Apply in any city, then collect where you applied
Because you may apply at any municipal office in Poland, you can choose a city that is close to home or work. Each office explains how its ID card counter works, whether you book online, take a ticket or walk in, and what to have with you, such as your current card or passport and a suitable photo. You normally collect the finished card at the same office.
Katowice
Rynek 1, 40-003 Katowice
Book online, arrive ten minutes early and pick up your ticket, or the reservation is cancelled.
Bring a compliant 35 × 45 mm colour photograph and valid ID or passport; if unavailable, another photographic document. Staff prepare the application. An online adult application still requires a visit within 30 days for fingerprints and signature. Collect at the office that accepted the application.
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Other countries
Moving on, or comparing before you decide? See how this works elsewhere.
Most offices in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Deventer
Most offices in Bielefeld, Hanover, and Leipzig
Most offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville
Most offices in Antwerp, Bruges, and Liège
Most offices in Akranes, Akureyri, and Borgarnes
Where to next
See when you need a new ID card, how an online start works and why a visit to the office is still required, then pick an office.
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