Some take bookings, some use queue tickets, many ask you to phone first
The request goes to the residents’ register desk of a commune or city office. At the desk you may have to quote the law that requires a PESEL, and whether a representative can go in your place depends on the office.
Warsaw
ul. Powstańców Śląskich 70, 01-381 Warsaw
Reserve your visit in the city’s booking system, then attend in person to submit the application.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. Modlińska 197, 03-122 Warsaw
Any Warsaw branch will do, so you can choose the one that is easiest for you to reach.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. Żeromskiego 29, 01-882 Warsaw
Keep your booking confirmation and its cancellation link, in case your plans change.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. Rakowiecka 25/27, 02-517 Warsaw
Appointments are released for the next 14 days, so plan your visit within the next two weeks.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. Grójecka 17a, 02-021 Warsaw
Many foreign applicants must submit in person, so check the exceptions before you send a representative.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. Ks. I. Kłopotowskiego 15, 03-708 Warsaw
The PESEL number identifies you, but it does not give you permission to stay in Poland.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. Grochowska 274, 03-841 Warsaw
A separate application for people who cannot register an address, reserved through the city’s booking system.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
al. gen. A. Chruściela „Montera” 28, 04-401 Warsaw
A phone number is required to book a visit, but an email address is optional.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. Kondratowicza 20, 00-983 Warsaw
EU, EEA or Swiss citizens and children born in Poland should check whether a representative may apply for them.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
pl. Czerwca 1976 r. 1, 02-495 Warsaw
The booking is online, but the application itself is handed in at the branch.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
al. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej 61, 02-777 Warsaw
Choose any Warsaw branch and book with a phone number, as an email address is optional.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. Żegańska 1, 04-713 Warsaw
You only need a phone number to book, and a code sent by text message confirms it.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. 1 Praskiego Pułku 33, 05-075 Warsaw
Your booking is completed with a text message code, and the confirmation includes a link to cancel.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. F. Klimczaka 2, 02-797 Warsaw
Foreign applicants who cannot register an address can come here whichever district they live in.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
al. Krakowska 257, 02-133 Warsaw
It gives you a personal identification number, while permission to stay is a separate matter.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
al. „Solidarności” 90, 01-003 Warsaw
If you are required to attend in person, you submit the application at the branch after booking a visit.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. J. Słowackiego 6/8, 01-627 Warsaw
Use the separate application only if you cannot register an address, and reserve your visit first.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
Warsaw
ul. Kruczkowskiego 2, 00-412 Warsaw
It applies when a specific law requires you to hold PESEL and you cannot register an address.
Bring the signed paper application, identity document and evidence of its personal details. State the actual legal basis. The application is free; request instructions for correcting missing information.
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