Registration in municipality/district
Everyone who lives in Poland should remember that they are obliged to register their residence. It concerns both Polish citizens and foreigners. In order to register you should have:
EU, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland nationals:
– ID or passport
– a registration form (signed also by the apartment owner or an authorised person from the hotel/dormitory where you stay)
– an apartment rental agreement or hotel/dormitory reservation document
In case of nationals of other countries additionally:
– visa or a residence permit.
The application for registration of residence can be filled in every City Hall or online.
When do you submit the documents?
- No later than on the 30th day after arrival to Poland – if you are:
- a citizen of the European Union (EU) member state or a family member of such a citizen,
- a citizen of a Member State of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or a family member of such a citizen.
- Not later than on the 4th day after arrival to Poland – if you do not belong to this group.
How much will I pay?
The check-in service is free of charge. You will not pay anything for the first registration document. Each subsequent document issued after checking in costs PLN 17.
How long will I wait?
The officer will register you as soon as he/she receives your application. After you register, he/she will issue residence registration document.
Where can I register my residence?
In every City Hall of the city where you live. You can do this directly at the City Hall or online.
More information about residence registration:
Register for permanent or temporary residence (for foreigners) – Gov.pl – Portal Gov.pl
https://www.euraxess.pl/poland/registration-municipality/district
