Offices for fingerprints and residence card pickup in Poland

Some branches serve only their own cases, so check before you travel

Residence cards come from the foreigners’ department of a regional government office, and some regions also run branches in other towns. Choose a city to see whether its office works with online booking, queue tickets or a date agreed by phone, and what to bring.

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1 office in Katowice

  • Katowice

    Śląski Urząd Wojewódzki w Katowicach — Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców

    ul. Konstantego Damrota 16, 40-022 Katowice

    Come for fingerprints when summoned, and book collection only after the office confirms your card is ready.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+48780100935

    For biometrics bring the summons, original valid passport and the originals or missing evidence requested for your case. For collection bring a valid identity document and attend personally; a minor must attend with a legal guardian. Do not assume an authorised representative can collect an adult foreign national’s card. Check the specific instructions if age, health or another statutory exception affects attendance.

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