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Residence permit based on work in Katowice
Working for a company in Silesia? We check the contract and employer documents and prepare the application for the Silesian office.
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Residence permit for foreigners in Katowice
We help foreigners in Katowice choose the right basis, verify documents and complete the residence permit process without unnecessary mistakes or repeat visits to the office.
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We will match the permit type to your situation: work, business, studies, family, CUKR, permanent stay or EU long-term resident.
Choose your residence permit type
The legal bases of stay clients from Katowice choose most often. Not sure which one to pick? Leave a request and we will check your documents before filing in MOS 2.0.
Business in Poland
Residence permit based on business activity in Katowice
A company in Katowice or nearby? We gather the evidence of income and a genuine business.
Learn moreStudies
Residence permit for students in Katowice
A university in Katowice, Gliwice or Bielsko-Biała? We prepare the study certificate, funds and insurance.
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Family reunification in Katowice
Family in Silesia? We choose the basis through a spouse, parent or child and prepare the documents.
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Permanent residence based on origin in Katowice
Polish descent? We collect archival documents and handle the permanent-residence application in Katowice.
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Permanent residence based on the Pole’s Card in Katowice
A Polish Card? We prepare the document set and the permanent-residence application.
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CUKR residence permit for Ukrainian citizens in Katowice
UKR status and life in Silesia? We compare CUKR with a regular card and prepare the documents.
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EU long-term resident permit in Katowice
More than 5 years in the region? We check continuity of stay, income, housing and language for EU long-term resident status.
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EU Blue Card in Katowice
Qualifications and salary? We check the EU Blue Card conditions or propose a regular card.
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Polish citizenship in Katowice
Polish citizenship: we assess the basis, collect documents and handle the procedure.
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Registration of stay for an EU citizen in Poland in Katowice
An EU citizen in Silesia? We register your stay and prepare the documents.
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On your own or with ONE PLUS?
See what you handle yourself and what ONE PLUS takes care of.
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You handle everything yourself
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We handle your case
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Case assessment | You choose the basis for your residence permit | We determine the right permit type and assess the risks |
Documents | You find out which documents are required | We prepare a checklist and verify your documents |
MOS 2.0 application | You complete and submit the application yourself | We fill in and submit the application in MOS 2.0 |
Employer documents | You contact the employer yourself | We contact your employer about the documents |
Official letters | You handle official letters yourself | We review official letters and prepare a response |
Additional documents | You submit additional documents yourself | We submit the documents to the immigration office |
Contact with the case officer | You contact the case officer yourself | We contact the case officer about your case |
Case monitoring | You track your case status and deadlines | Client panel + SMS notifications |
Decision delays | You decide what to do next | Acceleration letters, formal reminders and complaints |
Administrative court action | You hire a lawyer and pay separately | Administrative court proceedings included |
Legal representation | You represent your interests yourself | We represent you under a power of attorney |
Residence permit refusal | You decide what to do next | We appeal a negative decision |
Reapplication | You go through the process again | If needed, we reapply on your behalf |
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* Subject to the terms of the selected service package.
Legalisation of stay in Katowice: practical information on the office, fees and timelines
Foreigners’ cases in Silesia are handled by the Silesian Voivodeship Office in Katowice. You file a temporary-residence application online in MOS 2.0, and you only visit the office to collect the card and give fingerprints.
ONE PLUS handles cases for clients from Katowice and the region: we check your legal basis of stay, prepare the documents, file the application in MOS 2.0, answer the office’s requests and keep you informed about every letter. We work remotely from our Wrocław office: we prepare the documents, power of attorney and application without you having to visit the authority. If you prefer to meet in person, you are welcome at our Wrocław office.
OfficeSilesian Voivodeship Office in Katowice
FilingMOS 2.0 (online)
Application feePLN 340 or 440
Residence cardPLN 100
How we handle your case in Katowice: step by step
- Consultation
We talk online or by phone, so there is no need to travel to Wrocław: we determine your basis of stay and the nearest deadlines.
- Document audit
We draw up a document list for the Silesian office: contract, certificates, translations and proof of accommodation.
- Application in MOS 2.0
We file the application in MOS 2.0 on your behalf and check the documents against the application data.
- Proceedings at the office
We answer the Katowice office’s requests, watch the deadlines and tell you the status of your case.
- Decision and card
After the decision we remind you where to collect the card: foreigners’ cases are handled at ul. Damrota 16.
Timelines and official fees in Katowice
The timeline at the Silesian office depends on the basis, the completeness of documents and the department’s workload. The status is visible in MOS 2.0, and the office explains how to file a reminder about the deadline (ponaglenie) and a complaint on its page for foreigners.
The voivodeship office: where, when and how
- Office
- Silesian Voivodeship Office in Katowice
- Department
- Department for Foreigners
- Address
- ul. Damrota 16, 40-022 Katowice
- Department contact
- [email protected], 780 100 935
- Office switchboard
- 32 20 77 777
- Branch offices
- Bielsko-Biała, Częstochowa
- Filing
- electronically in MOS 2.0 (since 27 April 2026 per the office’s notice)
- Temporary residence and work
- PLN 440
- Temporary residence (other cases)
- PLN 340
- Permanent residence / EU long-term resident
- PLN 640
- Issue or replacement of a residence card
- PLN 100
- Power of attorney (stamp duty)
- PLN 17
Official fees are the same across Poland; figures follow the official voivodeship-office websites as of 15 October 2026. The residence card is paid separately.
ONE PLUS services: from PLN 700 to 2,700 depending on the package (ONE, PLUS, PRO) and the basis of stay (full price list on the Pricing page). Prices are the same across Poland.
ONE PLUS price list: from and to
The price depends on your basis of stay. Below is the range for each package; you will see the exact amount for your situation in the calculator below or after a free consultation.
Temporary residence card: full case handling
PLN 700–1000
PLN 1300–2500
PLN 1500–2700
Permanent residence / EU long-term resident
PLN 700–1000
PLN 1300–2500
PLN 1500–2700
CUKR card
PLN 500
PLN 700
PLN 1000
Prices are the same across Poland and do not include official fees.
See the exact price for your basis of stayTypical situations of clients from Katowice
Production and logistics employee
An employer from Silesia hires you under a contract. We check the contract and company documents, then file in Katowice through MOS 2.0.
Student in Katowice or Gliwice
The university certificate, funds and insurance are checked before filing; we make sure the dates match your current stay.
Highly qualified specialist
Salary and contract type decide whether the EU Blue Card fits. If the conditions are not met, we suggest a regular card.
Family in the Silesian Voivodeship
A spouse, parent or child lives in the region. We collect family documents, sworn translations and proof of cohabitation.
Citizen of Ukraine (CUKR)
UKR status and work in Silesia: we compare the CUKR card with a regular one so that your later legalisation is not blocked.
Entrepreneur from Silesia
A company or sole proprietorship in Katowice or nearby: we prepare evidence of income and genuine activity before filing.
Mistakes that most often delay a case in Katowice
- filing under a basis that does not match the contract of a Silesian employer;
- a wrong address or KRS number in the company’s documents;
- documents in MOS 2.0 that do not match the application data, so the office asks you to correct them;
- a letter sent to Jagiellońska 25 although foreigners’ cases are handled at Damrota 16;
- translations or certificates older than the office accepts;
- expecting that a set prepared for another voivodeship will work in Katowice unchanged.
Frequently asked questions about legalising your stay in Katowice
Where in Katowice are foreigners’ cases handled?
Foreigners’ cases are handled by the Department for Foreigners of the Silesian Voivodeship Office at ul. Damrota 16. You file a temporary-residence application online in MOS 2.0. The address ul. Jagiellońska 25 is the office’s general address, not the place to go for foreigners’ matters.
How do I contact the department in Katowice?
The office publishes the address [email protected] and the phone number 780 100 935. The switchboard of the office is 32 20 77 777. We checked these details on the official website on 15 October 2026, but it is worth checking again before an important matter.
Where else does the Silesian Voivodeship Office operate?
Besides Katowice, the office operates in Bielsko-Biała and Częstochowa. If you live there or nearby, we will tell you where your case is actually handled and what it changes in practice.
How much does a residence card cost in Katowice?
Official fees are the same across Poland, so in Katowice you pay exactly what you would pay anywhere else. The office charges PLN 340 or 440 for a temporary-residence application (depending on the basis of stay), PLN 640 for permanent residence and PLN 100 for the card itself. On top of that come the ONE PLUS fees: from PLN 700 to 2,700, depending on the package (ONE, PLUS, PRO) and the basis of stay. We will give you the exact amount after a short chat about your situation.
Which documents do I need to start?
Usually a passport, documents that prove your basis of stay (an employment contract, a university certificate, family or company documents), proof of where you live and insurance. This is a rough list, because the exact set depends on your situation. After the consultation you get a specific checklist, so you do not have to guess.
How long will my case take?
We do not promise exact dates, because the time depends on the basis of stay, how complete your documents are and the office’s workload. What we can do is make sure your application is complete, since missing documents are the most common cause of delays. You can always check the status in MOS 2.0, and we tell you about every letter from the office.
Do I have to be there in person in Katowice?
In most cases, no. The application is filed online, and you usually only visit the office to collect the card and give fingerprints. We handle the rest remotely, and if you prefer to talk face to face, you can visit our office in Wrocław.
What if the office in Katowice does not respond?
First we check whether the statutory deadline has passed and whether there is an unread letter waiting for you. If the deadline has passed, we prepare a reminder about the deadline (ponaglenie), which is a formal request to the office. If the office stays silent, you can file a complaint about its inaction with the administrative court.
Do you help clients from the whole region?
Yes, we handle cases from all over the Silesian Voivodeship. We work remotely from our Wrocław office, so where you live does not matter: a phone and an internet connection are enough.
What does the ONE PLUS CRM client panel give me?
It shows the case status, your documents and messages from your specialist in one place. We also notify you of changes by SMS or Telegram, so you do not have to keep calling or checking your email.
How do I book a free consultation?
Leave a request on the website or call us. During the conversation we check your basis of stay, your documents and realistic timelines, and then tell you what we can do and how much it will cost. The consultation does not oblige you to anything.
See also
Residence card: full serviceResidence card via MOS 2.0Legalisation of stay in PolandLegalisation of stay in WrocławLegalisation of stay in WarsawLegalisation of stay in Poznań
Data checked: 2026-10-15 · Source: official voivodeship-office websites and gov.pl
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ONE PLUS prices are the same across Poland. For clients from Katowice we handle the case at the Silesian Voivodeship Office, remotely or from our Wrocław office.
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* Service — full or partial support for the selected grounds. Final price is confirmed after document review.
Voivodeship office: where to submit documents
Below are the addresses, official websites and maps of the main Urzędy Wojewódzkie handling foreign nationals’ cases in Poland.
Śląski Urząd Wojewódzki w Katowicach
Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców
ul. Damrota 16, 40-022 Katowice
If you are not sure which residence card to choose, it is safer to verify the legal basis, review documents and only then prepare the application. That order saves months of waiting and reduces the risk of refusal. Leave a request — we will review your Katowice case before filing.
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Your personal client portal
A case at the voivodeship office without endless calls: in the ONE PLUS CRM panel you see the application status, documents and messages from your specialist, and we notify you of changes by SMS or Telegram.
24/7 access to your case
The ONE PLUS client panel helps you follow your case at the Silesian Voivodeship Office, receive documents and quickly answer the office’s requests.
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Case status and stages
A client from Katowice sees the current status of the case at the Silesian Voivodeship Office, the change history and the stage of the application.
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Changes from PIO / inPOL in your case at the Silesian Voivodeship Office go straight to the panel.
Documents and letters
Decisions and letters from the office in Katowice are collected in one place, no digging through email.
Direct line to your specialist
You can write directly in the CRM to the specialist handling your case at the Silesian Voivodeship Office.
Notifications
SMS and Telegram tell you about new events in your case at the Silesian Voivodeship Office.
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The panel shows tasks and deadlines in your case at the Silesian Voivodeship Office and the next step.
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How long to wait for a residence card decision
Indicative processing times by city in Poland in 2026. The exact time depends on your grounds, complete documents and the office handling the case.
Average time by city
Indicative: from filing to decision, in months.
- Opole Opole: 11 months
- Warsaw Warsaw: 11 months
- Katowice Katowice: 11 months
- Gdańsk Gdańsk: 9 months
- Bydgoszcz Bydgoszcz: 9 months
- Poznań Poznań: 8 months
- Białystok Białystok: 8 months
- Szczecin Szczecin: 8 months
- Wrocław Wrocław: 7 months
- Łódź Łódź: 7 months
- Rzeszów Rzeszów: 7 months
- Gorzów Gorzów: 6 months
- Olsztyn Olsztyn: 6 months
- Lublin Lublin: 6 months
- Kielce Kielce: 5 months
- Kraków Kraków: 5 months
What affects the time
Processing time depends on:
- Grounds for stayWork, studies, business, family and other grounds.
- Office and cityEach voivodeship has its own workload and practice.
- Complete documentsErrors and missing documents lead to requests for more.
- Additional checksInspector requests, checks of the employer, ZUS, tax office and other bodies.
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We will review your situation, check your documents and suggest lawful next steps if your case is delayed.
Who are we?
Chief migration specialist
Tatiana Vyborna
Founder & Expert
- Certified specialist
- University of Wrocław
- University of Economics
- 12+ years of experience
Certified Specialist in the Legalization of Stay and Employment of Foreigners in Poland. Tatiana is a graduate of Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wrocławiu and Uniwersytet Wrocławski, where she completed studies in Legal and Business Consulting, followed by the postgraduate program Legalizacja zatrudnienia cudzoziemców at Uniwersytet Wrocławski.
With more than 12 years of professional experience and daily cooperation with Polish government institutions, Tatiana has developed an effective approach to resolving even the most complex immigration matters. She provides clear legal guidance, assists with document preparation, and supports clients throughout every stage of the legalization process.
Her individual approach, in-depth knowledge of Polish immigration law, and practical experience make the legalization process straightforward, secure, and as smooth as possible for every client.
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Thank you to the company ONE PLUS for the professional help in processing and managing my residence permit application. This is my first card. The documents were submitted in July 2021, and we updated the application in January because I had already submitted the documents. I received the decision at the end of May, and the card itself was ready at the beginning of September 2022.
2022
Thank you for the help with the residence card. It is nice to deal with people who know their job and can explain complicated things well.
I want to thank ONE PLUS for their great work!!! I waited 2 years for a card, no answer, no greeting! I contacted them and got a decision after 6 months!!! I recommend them to everyone!!!
2020
They translated documents into Polish for me for the first time. They did it quickly and efficiently within one day. I also asked for help with quickly submitting the card application and I was very happy with the result. I immediately got a stamp in my passport and submitted fingerprints, and the card itself was ready within six months. Huge thanks to One Plus for their professionalism!
2022
We asked for advice about legalizing our stay in Poland and getting a residence card. Everything was clearly explained, they helped with the documents and were with us at every stage. They helped us get the residence card quite quickly, in about 4 months. I am very grateful for the professional help!
Huge thanks to ONE PLUS for their professionalism!!! Everything was clear and specific. Thanks to their help I received a residence permit, as well as financial support for the Polish Card. They sped up the process of applying for my husband's Card, and today we received wonderful news, a positive decision for my child, and in just three months! Tatiana, you are a true professional! If you need help with legalization of stay, ONE PLUS is the answer!
2024
Thank you to the ONE PLUS company for the effort and work to make it possible for me to get a residence card. I am satisfied
2024
Huge thanks to the professionals at One Plus! Thanks to them I received a residence permit, even though I thought it would be quite difficult in my situation. But thanks to their professionalism and support the whole process went smoothly and without any complications. I am very grateful for their help and the excellent result!
September 2026
The best company, it helped me get a residence permit within 4 months.
We are very grateful to OnePlus for their help with legalization of stay. Thanks to them my husband got a decision in 3 months) And before that we waited for contact from the office for more than a year. I recommend!
2022
I would like to express my gratitude to the ONE PLUS company for the fast and high quality work put into obtaining my residence permit. My expectations were fully met. Their team showed excellent communication with clients,...
2021
I contacted this company to get help with obtaining a residence card. The lawyer Tatiana accompanied me from the first to the last step; she was very professional and always polite. The result exceeded my expectations; I received approval for a residence card in less than eight months! I am very grateful! It is a great place to get in touch with. ☺️☺️☺️
2025
I want to leave a very positive review of ONE PLUS in Wroclaw – a great place for anyone who needs legal help and advice on emigration and legalizing their stay in Poland. Real professionals work here, who take their work seriously, listen to clients carefully and explain even complicated matters in detail, including documents and residence permits. It is nice that they pay attention to every client and help you understand what steps to take next.
23.10.2026 · Shortened review
Many thanks to One Plus for helping with the residence card application! Throughout the whole process the team stayed in touch, helped with the documents and explained each stage in detail in simple words. Thanks to your support everything went much easier and calmer. We are very glad we chose you and can confidently recommend you to others!
I contacted ONE PLUS in Wroclaw when I decided to apply for a residence permit. The team supported my case and advised me on what to prepare and when. I got the result about 5 months later. I was satisfied with the cooperation.
Thank you very much! Everything was quick and efficient, and most importantly, professional. I received my residence permit within a few months. I highly recommend!
July 2026
Great company. Thank you, I got cards for the whole family with them. I liked that you can always call them and ask questions...
2021
I contacted this company to get a residence permit for my daughter, and I don't regret it. Tatiana was an excellent specialist, always available and ready to help. Dmitrij and the rest of the staff were great too. Thank you for your help.
2024
I highly recommend! I urgently needed to submit a residence permit application in Ukraine without having to leave the country, and in the current pandemic I didn't know what to start with and where to start. But thanks to One Plus's help I managed to successfully…
2021
I submitted an application for a residence permit. They helped me organise the documents and explained what to do next. I was happy with the consultation.
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Legal Precedents for Karta Pobytu
We know how to speed up the Karta Pobytu process legally and secure compensation for delays.
Financial compensation of 2,100 PLN for Karta Pobytu cases pending since 2019.
Financial compensation of 1,600 PLN for Karta Pobytu cases pending since 2019.
Financial compensation of 2,600 PLN for Karta Pobytu cases pending since 2019.
Financial compensation of 4,300 PLN for Karta Pobytu cases pending since 2017.
Important: due to the current special rules extended until 4 March 2027, some procedural remedies remain temporarily limited. In practice, this may reduce the ability to react quickly to administrative inaction or pursue compensation through the standard route.
At the same time, clients who entrust their Karta Pobytu case to ONE PLUS receive far more than document filing. We provide ongoing procedural support, prepare the necessary legal submissions, monitor the case closely and use the available legal tools to influence its progress wherever possible. Learn more here: how to speed up your TRC decision.
