Arrival/City Council Registration

   
Who has to register his/her temporary residence?

NON-EU CITIZENS who are going to spend in Poland over 30 days. 
EU/EFTA CITIZENS who are going to spend in Poland over 90 days. 

 
Where can I register my temporary residence?

In one of the District Offices of the City of Warsaw. There is no need to have an appointment whenever you decide to go to the District Office. All you need to do is find the ticket machine in the office and choose the correct line (most likely it will be C line).  Before going to the office, please make an appointment by email or call the office. Please find the list of the offices as well as their contact details here.

 
When do I have to register for my temporary residence?

NON-EU CITIZENS – within 4 days of their arrival 
EU/EFTA CITIZENS – within 30 days of their arrival 

 
What is the cost of registering my residence? 

The service is free of charge. You will pay PLN 17 only if you need the certificate of temporary residence. 

 
What documents are required? 

– passport or national ID card;  
– visa (non-EU citizens);  
– rental agreement or the confirmation of accommodation in a WUT dormitory;  
– temporary residence form (if you rent a flat, the owner of this flat has to fill in the form in point 6). 

How long do I have to wait for registration? 

If you have all the required documents, you will be registered immediately during your visit to the office. 

What if I have already registered my temporary residence address in another Polish city? 

Please register your current residence address in Warsaw. You will be automatically deregistered from the previous city. Please visit one of the District Offices of the City of Warsaw. 

 
PLEASE NOTE: 

*The registration of your address of residence (in Polish: meldunek) at the District Office of the City of Warsaw ≠ the procedure of applying for a temporary residence permit at the Mazovian Voivodeship Office. 

If you register your residence in the District Office of the City of Warsaw, you will be automatically assigned a PESEL number. 

 
What is a PESEL number? 

A number in the Universal Electronic System for Registration of the Population. Each Pole obtains this number after birth. Foreign citizens can also be assigned this number. It will make their life in Poland easier (contacts with the administration, health issues, etc.). 

What is a PESEL number for? 

– checking if you are covered by the health insurance of the Polish National Health Fund,
e.g. if you need to go to a public hospital or a medical centre; 
– enables a doctor to give you an e-prescription or e-referral to a specialist or hospital. 

Useful links: 

Zamelduj się na pobyt czasowy (dla cudzoziemców) - Gov.pl - Portal Gov.pl (www.gov.pl)