Deadlines
- A non-EU foreigner registers at the place of permanent or temporary stay no later than on the 4th day after arriving at that place (Art. 41 para. 3 of the Act on population records).
- An EU, EEA or Swiss citizen and their family member - no later than on the 30th day (Art. 41 paras. 1 and 2).
- Foreigners are exempt from the registration obligation if their stay in Poland does not exceed 30 days (Art. 42 para. 2).
You can have one place of permanent stay and one place of temporary stay at the same time (Art. 27 para. 2). The period of temporary stay at an address cannot be longer than the period of your legal stay (Art. 41 para. 4).
How to register
- At the municipal office competent for the flat, on a paper form with confirmation of stay signed by the owner of the flat and the owner's document of title to the flat for inspection (Art. 28 para. 1 point 1 and para. 2).
- Or electronically - with a trusted, personal or qualified signature (Art. 28 para. 1 point 2).
- If you do not have a PESEL number, a non-EU foreigner must appear in person (Art. 40 para. 3).
Which document you show
- Temporary stay: a visa, and when staying visa-free or while waiting for a decision - a travel document, residence card or permit (Art. 43 para. 3).
- Permanent stay: a residence card or a decision, among others, on permanent residence, EU resident status or international protection (Art. 43 para. 1).
When you register, the municipality applies for a PESEL number - see PESEL. We describe change of address and the residence card in the guide change of address.