Address Registration in Poland
If you live at one address in Poland for more than 3 months, you must register it at the municipal office. Do it by the 30th day at that address.
Address Registration in Poland
In Poland, anyone who stays at one address for more than 3 months must register that address. Registering is free.
Register by the 30th day of living at your address.
Municipal office
The city hall or town office (urząd gminy) of the place where you live.
Voivode's office
The regional government office that handles your residence permit. It is a different office.
How to Register Your Address
Four simple steps at the municipal office.
Move in
Register at the address where you actually live.
Get proof of the home
Bring your lease (rental contract), or a statement from your landlord that you live there. Also bring proof that the landlord has the right to rent out the home.
Go to the municipal office
Go to the municipal office (city hall) of the town where you live. Bring your passport and visa or residence card.
Get your PESEL number
When you register a stay of over 30 days, you get a PESEL number (Poland's personal ID number).
| Institution | Deadline | Method | Consequences of Missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal office of the town where you live | By the 30th day at the address | In person or through a proxy (online only for EU and EFTA citizens) | - |
| Municipal office | Any time | Ask for it when you register | A certificate of temporary registration costs PLN 17. |
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What to Bring
You need only a few things to register.
- Your passport and the papers that show your right to stay in Poland, such as your visa or residence card.
- Your lease, or a signed statement from your landlord that you live there.
- A paper that shows the owner owns the home, such as a land and mortgage register extract (an official record of who owns it).
- A note that says why you lack papers, if the owner will not confirm.
Good to Know
A few rules that matter for students.
Register your new address. You can cancel your registration at the old address at the same time.
Ask the student home office for the statement that you live there, then register at the municipal office.
Register by the 30th day
Address Registration FAQs for Poland
Short answers about registering your address in Poland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Myth: My visa or permit means I am registered.
Reality: No. Address registration is a separate step at the municipal office.
Myth: I can register online like EU students.
Reality: No. Students who are not EU or EFTA citizens must register at the office in person or through a proxy.
Myth: I need a PESEL number before I can register.
Reality: No. You get your PESEL number when you register a stay of over 30 days.
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