When should I apply for issue of the Polish travel document?
You should apply for a Polish travel document for a foreigner if you hold:
- a permanent residence permit, or
- a residence permit for a long-term resident of the EU, or
- a subsidiary protection permit, or
- a residence permit for humanitarian reasons,
and you have lost your travel document, - or your travel document has been destroyed or expired, and you cannot receive a new one.
You may apply on behalf of a minor foreigner if you are their parent or guardian appointed by the court or one of the parents or one of the guardians appointed by the court.
Before you apply, read our tips on how to fill in the application form.
When should I apply for a replacement of the Polish travel document?
You should apply for a replacement of the Polish travel document if:
- the data included in the existing document has changed, e.g. your name, your registered address, or
- your appearance will change to such an extent that the photo placed in the existing document will not allow identify you, or
- you have lost your current document, or
- your current document is damaged.
You apply for the replacement of your Polish travel document within 14 days of the circumstances, as mentioned earlier.
You may apply on behalf of a minor foreigner if you are their parent or guardian appointed by the court, or one of the parents or one of the guardians appointed by the court.
Before you apply, read our tips on how to fill in the application form.
Where should I apply?
You can send your application by post to the Department for Foreigners in Poznań or one of the office's branches.
The date of application submission is determined by the date of posting at the Post Office.
The next step will be to complete any additional required documents in person.
Find out how to receive tracking information for your case status.
What documents do I need?
- your application for issue/replacement of a Polish travel document for a foreigner in 1 copy, completed as instructed (application to download);
- your up-to-date photo,
- your identity document (you are exempted from submitting a valid travel document or an identity document if you have a certificate that you are a victim of human trafficking and due to special circumstances you do not have such a document and you cannot obtain it),
- documents necessary to confirm the data and circumstances provided in your application (e.g. documents confirming the inability to obtain a travel document of the country of origin, documents confirming the status of a stateless person, a decision on granting subsidiary protection in Poland or permission to stay for humanitarian reasons);
- confirmation of registration for permanent or temporary residence,
- confirmation of payment for issuing the document will be required to begin the proceedings.
All documents are submitted in original / certified copy.
Fees for issuing / replacing a Polish travel document for a foreigner
The pay rate for application submitted until 29th July:
Fee for issuing a Polish travel document is 100 PLN
Reduced fee for issuing a Polish travel document is 50 zł
You are entitled to reduced fee if you are:
- student, or
- student at upper secondary schools, or
- a minor child up to 16 years old, or
- in difficult financial situation.
Replacement of a Polish travel document for a foreigner in the event of culpable loss or destruction is 200 PLN
Replacement of a Polish foreigner's travel document in the event of further culpable loss or destruction is 300 PLN
The pay rate for application submitted from 29th July:
Fee for issuing a Polish travel document is 350 PLN
Reduced fee for issuing a Polish travel document is 175 zł
Replacement of a Polish travel document for a foreigner in the event of culpable loss or destruction is 700 PLN
Replacement of a Polish foreigner's travel document in the event of further culpable loss or destruction is 1050 PLN
You can also pay the relevant fee for your Polish travel document by bank transfer:
Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki
Poznań, al. Niepodległości 16/18
Nr rachunku: 70 1010 1469 0000 3922 3100 0000
What should I know?
A Polish travel document for a foreigner is issued by a Governor competent for your place of stay. If we refuse to issue you a Polish travel document, you will receive a decision.
Issuing a Polish travel document for a foreigner does not release you from the obligation to take steps to obtain a travel document of your country of origin.
The Polish travel document for a foreigner is issued for 1 year and during its validity entitles you to cross the border repeatedly.
You collect the document in-person at the Department for Foreigners in Poznań or one of the office's delegations. When collecting a document issued to a minor who is at least 6 years old, their presence is required.
A visit to collect a document in Poznań can be booked in advance via the website by selecting the E - Pickup residence card queue.
Check the queue status
To pick up the document, bring a valid travel document and previous document if issued.
Check if your document is ready for collection and where you can collect it in our application to avoid disappointment.
Application check-listUpdated: 02-12-2024
