Poland - Apply for PESEL Number (Powszechny Elektroniczny System Ewidencji Ludnosci)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for PESEL Number (Powszechny Elektroniczny System Ewidencji Ludności), the applicant has to approach the Municipality office or Town office. link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The application fee for the PESEL number is free of cost.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. In some cases, the applicant might need to provide biometric data, such as fingerprints or a photograph.
12. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive his/her PESEL number. This number is essential for various administrative and legal purposes in Poland.
13. This entire process can be completed within 20 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Passport or other valid travel document
• Residence permit or visa
• Proof of address (such as a rental agreement or utility bill)
• Application form (obtained from the relevant authority)
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Municipality Office


City Hall of Warsaw
Bankowy Square 3/5
00-950 Warsaw
Contact +48 22 325 93 00, + 48 22 325 93 01
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

The applicant is eligible to apply for a PESEL number in Poland if the applicant meets the following criteria:

• The applicant is a foreigner who is legally residing in Poland.
• The applicant has a valid passport or other travel document.
• The applicant can provide proof of his/her identity and residency in Poland.

Fees

• The application fee for the PESEL number is free of cost.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 20 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Age
• Address
• District
• PIN code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• PESEL stands for "Powszechny Elektroniczny System Ewidencji Ludności", which means "Universal Electronic System for Registration of the Population" in Polish. It is a 11-digit identification number that is assigned to all individuals who are registered in the Polish Population Register.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The PESEL number is a very important document for foreigners living in Poland. It is used for a variety of purposes, such as:

• Opening a bank account
• Getting a job
• Enrolling in school
• Applying for a residence permit
• Accessing social benefits
• Voting in elections