02/06/2026
📌 How Long Does It Take to Get a Residence Card in Poland?
The Office for Foreigners has published updated statistics on the average processing times for residence card applications across Poland. The data is current as of 28.02.2025.
🟢 Fastest Voivodeships:
✅ Małopolskie – 170 days
✅ Warmińsko-Mazurskie – 185 days
✅ Podkarpackie – 223 days
🔴 Longest Waiting Times:
❌ Śląskie – 687 days
❌ Kujawsko-Pomorskie – 580 days
❌ Pomorskie – 483 days
📊 The average waiting time across Poland is 366 days.
It is important to remember that these are average figures. Processing times may vary depending on the basis of the application, the completeness of the documents submitted, additional requests from the authorities, and the workload of the specific Voivodeship Office.
⚠️ Many foreigners are still waiting more than a year for a decision, and in some regions the process can take almost two years.
💼 The ONE PLUS team supports residence card cases throughout Poland. We assist with both standard and complex cases, including excessive delays, requests for additional documents, refusals, appeals, and administrative inactivity.
📍 We know which legal mechanisms can be used to speed up proceedings and help bring even the most challenging cases to a successful conclusion.
📩 If your case has been pending for a long time or you are unsure about the next steps, contact us for a consultation.
