Applying for a residence card will be simplified in one of Poland's voivodeships: what will change
Ukrainians and other foreign nationals in Poland will be able to apply for a residence card in one of the voivodships in a new way. Find out how the application process has changed
One of Poland's voivodeships has simplified the application for a residence card. With reference to YAVP, we tell you what changes have already been introduced for some foreigners.
Where has the application process been simplified?
The new rules came into force on 1 October 2024 in the Greater Poland Voivodeship. From now on, all applications for a temporary residence card, a permanent residence card or an EU resident card in the voivodeship must be submitted by post to the Foreigners' Office of the Voivodeship Regional Office in Poznan or to one of the regional offices in smaller cities.
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Here are the addresses to which you can send it
In Poznan:
Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Poznaniu
Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców
plac Wolności 17
61-739 Poznan
Addresses of the delegations:
Delegation of the Wielkopolskiego Urzędu Wojewódzkiego w Kaliszu
ul. Kolegialna 4
62-800 Kalisz
Delegation of the Wielkopolska University of Wojewódzkiego in Koninie
ul. Aleje 1 Maja 7
62-510 Konin
Delegation of the Greater Poland Voivodeship in Leszno
Plac Kościuszki 4
64-100 Leszno
Delegation of the Greater Poland Region in Pile
ul. Dzieci Polskiego 26
64-920 Piła
Citizens who intend to send their applications by post are asked to send fully completed and signed applications together with all necessary attachments and proof of payment. It warns that the absence of the necessary documents with the applications will lead to an extension of the proceedings.
You can fill out the online application on the MOS portal.
It should be noted that professional lawyers can help you with the submission of any documents for migration. On the Visit Ukraine portal, you can book an online consultation with a specialist who will help you deal with any migration issue.
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