Waiting Times for Karta Pobytu in Wrocław

Waiting times as of 6 October 2025. The filing section is updated for MOS 2.0 (from 27 April 2026).

Waiting Times for Karta Pobytu in Wrocław

Here is how long each stage of a karta pobytu (residence card) takes in Wrocław. The legal 60-day limit for a temporary permit is suspended until 4 March 2027, so treat the figures below as a guide.

Filing the Application: Now Online in MOS 2.0

Since 27 April 2026 you file a residence application online in MOS 2.0, so there is no longer a queue for an in-person filing appointment (in 2025 it took 2 to 3 months, about 3 months in Wrocław itself).

You still have to come to the office once after filing: to give fingerprints and a signature sample and to show your passport. MOS does not book this visit. The office sets the date and sends you a summons, so read every message and reply on time.

Processing Time and Decision Issuance

Once your application is filed in MOS and the case is registered, an inspector starts reviewing it.

The average time for issuing a decision (decyzja) in Wrocław is currently 1 to 4 months.

The duration of the process depends on:

• The category of the case (work, study, family, business),
• The completeness of the submitted document package,
• The workload of the department and the number of active inspectors,
• The accuracy of the provided information and the applicant’s responsiveness to the Office’s requests.

When a complete and correctly prepared set of documents is submitted, many applicants receive a decision within 1–2 months, which is an excellent result compared to previous years.

How Long to Wait for the Plastic Card After the Decision?

From the moment a positive decision is received, the average waiting time for the physical karta pobytu in Wrocław is approximately 2 months.

Previously, this stage took 3–4 months, but thanks to the modernization of administrative processes and improvements in the document printing system, the time has been significantly reduced.

In practice:

• Applicants who received a decision in August are already receiving SMS notifications about the card’s readiness in October;
• Delays are rare and typically do not exceed 8–9 weeks.

What to Do After Receiving the SMS?

When you receive the notification “Karta pobytu jest gotowa do odbioru” (Your residence card is ready for pickup), you should book an appointment for collection as soon as possible through the online system of the Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki.

Our blog has previously covered how to reserve a pickup appointment for the plastic card.

Our recommendations:

• Book your visit in advance: don’t wait for the SMS if you know the card is in the final stage;
• Not booking in advance often means having to wait in a walk-in queue;
• Receiving the SMS does not exempt you from booking an appointment online.

Can the Processing or Issuance of the Card Be Expedited?

Yes, but only with valid reasons.

A request for expedited processing may be considered if:

• All documents are already included in the case,
• The situation requires urgent resolution (e.g., business trip, medical procedure, family circumstances),
• There are no errors or missing information.

In some cases, it may also be possible to expedite the printing of the plastic card if there are confirmed grounds and an official request.

ONE PLUS lawyers have practical experience in successfully handling such cases and can help determine if you have realistic chances for expedited processing.

What Are the Waiting Times for Karta Pobytu?

As of October 2025, the waiting times for obtaining a karta pobytu in Wrocław are as follows:

Thus, the entire process of obtaining a karta pobytu in Wrocław takes about 3-6 months after filing if you add up the October 2025 figures (1-4 months for the decision, about 2 for the card). Waits for cases filed in MOS 2.0 have not been published yet, so treat this as a guide, not a forecast.

Not sure your documents are complete?

Missing documents and late replies to the office often make a case take longer.

If you want a second pair of eyes before you file, book a consultation with ONE PLUS.

We check your documents, prepare the application in MOS 2.0 with you and reply to the office’s letters while you wait for the card.