PESEL UKR is more than just a number. Without it there’s no work, no healthcare through NFZ, no bank account, and no access to social benefits. And the first question that comes up after arriving in Poland is: where do I even get this done?
The answer is simple: at any gmina or city office at your place of residence. But “any office” doesn’t mean they’re all equally accessible or convenient. This article brings together up-to-date information across all 16 Polish voivodeships and key cities — so you find the right place immediately rather than wasting time searching.
What You Need to Know Before Visiting the Office?
Before heading to any address — a few things that will save your time:
- PESEL UKR is issued free of charge — there are no fees
- Processing time — 1 to 3 working days after submitting the application
- From 5 March 2026, newly arrived Ukrainians must apply within 30 days of crossing the border
- A valid passport is required — without it UKR status cannot be granted
- By 31 August 2026, everyone who registered for PESEL without a passport must visit their local gmina office with a valid passport to verify their data — otherwise from 1 September the status automatically changes to NUE
- You can apply at any gmina office — you don’t have to go to the one in your registered area
Where to Get PESEL UKR in Masovian Voivodeship?
Masovian Voivodeship with its capital Warsaw has the largest concentration of Ukrainians in Poland. Warsaw has several specialised service departments by district, and online booking in advance is strongly recommended — queues can be long. In other cities in the voivodeship, gmina offices typically accept walk-ins, but it’s worth calling ahead to confirm opening hours.
Cities in the voivodeship where gmina offices are located: Warsaw, Radom, Płock, Siedlce, Pruszków, Legionowo, Żyrardów, Ostrów Mazowiecka, Mińsk Mazowiecki, Ciechanów, Maków Mazowiecki, Mława, Kozienice, Garwolin, Łowicz, Sochaczew, Piaseczno, Błonie, Grójec, Wyszków, Pułtusk, Łomianki, Konstancin-Jeziorna, Wołomin, Zielonka, Radzymin, Raszyn, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Wyszogród, Tarczyn, Ożarów Mazowiecki, Ząbki, Marki, Kobyłka, Halinów, Góra Kalwaria, Mszczonów, Grodzisk Mazowiecki.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Lower Silesian Voivodeship?
Lower Silesian Voivodeship centred on Wrocław is one of the most popular regions for Ukrainians in Poland. Wrocław has several intake points depending on your district. In other cities in the voivodeship — gmina or city offices: the procedure is the same, queues are shorter.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Wrocław, Wałbrzych, Legnica, Jelenia Góra, Lubin, Głogów, Świdnica, Bolesławiec, Zgorzelec, Złotoryja, Nowa Ruda, Dzierżoniów, Bielawa, Oława, Strzelin, Kłodzko, Ząbkowice Śląskie, Oborniki Śląskie, Milicz, Trzebnica, Środa Śląska, Wołów, Prusice, Strzegom, Zimna Woda.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Lesser Poland Voivodeship?
Kraków is a university city with a large and long-established Ukrainian community. There are three main intake points for PESEL UKR applications: al. Powstania Warszawskiego 10 for residents of Śródmieście and Krowodrza, ul. Wielicka 28a for Podgórze, and os. Zgody 2 for Nowa Huta. Hours are Monday to Friday 7:40 to 15:00. In other cities of the voivodeship — gmina offices; in mountain areas such as Zakopane and Nowy Targ, queues are usually shorter.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Kraków, Tarnów, Nowy Sącz, Oświęcim, Chrzanów, Olkusz, Wieliczka, Bochnia, Gorlice, Zakopane, Myślenice, Brzesko, Wadowice, Sucha Beskidzka, Limanowa, Nowy Targ, Krzeszowice, Proszowice, Słomniki, Dąbrowa Tarnowska, Szczawnica, Rabka-Zdrój, Muszyna, Krynica-Zdrój, Dobczyce, Skawina, Niepołomice, Biała, Andrychów, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Zielonki, Trzebinia, Czernichów, Grybów.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Pomeranian Voivodeship?
Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot — known as the Tricity — together serve a large number of Ukrainians. There are multiple intake points and queues are generally shorter than in Warsaw or Wrocław. In smaller coastal towns in the voivodeship, gmina offices often accept walk-ins — but checking the schedule in advance is a good idea.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot, Słupsk, Tczew, Malbork, Starogard Gdański, Wejherowo, Rumia, Reda, Kartuzy, Kościerzyna, Chojnice, Człuchów, Kwidzyn, Gniew, Skarszewy, Nowe, Lębork.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Greater Poland Voivodeship?
Poznań is a well-organised city with a clear system for booking office appointments. It’s rare for someone to leave empty-handed here — but having a properly prepared document package still matters. In other cities in the voivodeship, offices are typically less busy and process applications faster.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Poznań, Kalisz, Konin, Ostrów Wielkopolski, Leszno, Gniezno, Piła, Koło, Słupca, Środa Wielkopolska, Krotoszyn, Jarocin, Komórniki, Świebodzin, Nowy Tomyśl, Szamotuły, Września, Mosina, Luboń, Swarzędz, Murowana Goślina, Pleszew, Trzemeszno.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Łódź Voivodeship?
Łódź actively welcomes Ukrainians and has a well-established process at its district gmina offices. Queues here are shorter than in Warsaw and staff are generally well-versed in the PESEL UKR procedure. In other cities of the voivodeship — standard gmina offices with the same procedure.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Łódź, Piotrków Trybunalski, Pabianice, Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Bełchatów, Skierniewice, Zgierz, Kutno, Aleksandrów Łódzki, Łowicz, Łask, Sieradz, Wieluń, Zduńska Wola, Opoczno, Koluszki, Brzeziny, Radomsko, Końskie, Ozorków, Stryków, Tuszyn, Dobroń.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Silesian Voivodeship?
Silesian Voivodeship is Poland’s most urbanised region with dozens of cities next to each other. That’s actually an advantage: if one office has a long queue or complications — try the next city over. Katowice, Sosnowiec, Gliwice, and Częstochowa have dedicated departments with experience handling Ukrainian applicants.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Katowice, Częstochowa, Sosnowiec, Gliwice, Zabrze, Bytom, Ruda Śląska, Tychy, Rybnik, Dąbrowa Górnicza, Chorzów, Mysłowice, Jaworzno, Siemianowice Śląskie, Świętochłowice, Żory, Piekary Śląskie, Żywiec, Bielsko-Biała, Racibórz, Wodzisław Śląski, Tarnowskie Góry, Pszczyna.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship?
Bydgoszcz and Toruń — the voivodeship’s two administrative centres — both have well-run offices. Queues are moderate and staff know the procedure. In smaller towns, gmina offices are sometimes even more convenient: fewer people and often no appointment needed.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Bydgoszcz, Toruń, Włocławek, Grudziądz, Inowrocław, Nakło nad Notecią, Świecie, Chełmno, Lipno, Golub-Dobrzyń, Brodnica, Rypin, Tuchola, Żnin, Mogilno.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Lublin Voivodeship?
Lublin Voivodeship borders Ukraine — and enormous numbers of Ukrainians arrive through this region. Offices in Chełm, Zamość, and Lublin have years of experience with PESEL UKR and are well-equipped to handle non-standard situations. For those who have just crossed the border — this is one of the most convenient regions for a first application.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Lublin, Zamość, Chełm, Biała Podlaska, Puławy, Kraśnik, Tomaszów Lubelski, Świdnik, Łuków, Radzyń Podlaski, Biłgoraj, Janów Lubelski, Hrubieszów, Włodawa, Opole Lubelskie.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Subcarpathian Voivodeship?
The region closest to Ukraine — and one of the most experienced at receiving Ukrainian arrivals. Offices in Przemyśl and Rzeszów process thousands of applications and know the procedure inside out. Due to high volumes, queues can be longer here — but well-organised. In smaller towns in the voivodeship, things move faster.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Rzeszów, Przemyśl, Tarnobrzeg, Krosno, Stalowa Wola, Mielec, Jasło, Łańcut, Ropczyce, Dębica, Lubaczów, Jarosław, Radymno, Sanok, Leżajsk, Przeworsk, Nisko, Ustrzyki Dolne.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Podlaskie Voivodeship?
Podlaskie Voivodeship in eastern Poland sees a moderate flow of Ukrainian arrivals. Białystok has a well-run office; in other towns, queues are shorter and processing is often quicker. For those living in this region — one of the more comfortable options for getting PESEL UKR done.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Białystok, Łomża, Suwałki, Augustów, Hajnówka, Siemiatycze, Mońki, Bielsk Podlaski, Grajewo, Łapy, Zambrów.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship?
Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship centred on Kielce is one of the less busy regions for PESEL UKR registration. Queues are moderate and in most cases you can walk in without a prior appointment. If you live in this region — it’s one of the most straightforward places to get this done.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Kielce, Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, Starachowice, Skarżysko-Kamienna, Jędrzejów, Sandomierz, Busko-Zdrój, Końskie, Pińczów, Opatów, Włoszczowa.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship?
This lake district region in northern Poland sees relatively few Ukrainian arrivals — and accordingly, queues are short. Olsztyn and Elbląg have well-run offices. In small lakeside towns, gmina offices may be able to see you almost immediately.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Olsztyn, Elbląg, Iława, Ostróda, Giżycko, Kętrzyn, Lidzbark Warmiński, Bartoszyce, Mrągowo, Nidzica, Morąg, Gołdap.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Lubusz Voivodeship?
Lubusz Voivodeship is one of Poland’s westernmost regions, bordering Germany. Zielona Góra and Gorzów Wielkopolski are equal co-capitals. Queues here are short and offices are calmer than in larger cities. For those living in this region, PESEL UKR registration typically goes smoothly and without complications.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Zielona Góra, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Nowa Sól, Żary, Żagań, Świebodzin, Międzyrzecz, Krosno Odrzańskie, Słubice, Lubiąż, Wolsztyn.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in Opole Voivodeship?
Opole Voivodeship is Poland’s smallest — but its administration is well-organised. Queues for PESEL UKR here are among the shortest in the country. If you live in this region, registration will take the minimum amount of time and effort.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Opole, Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Nysa, Brzeg, Kluczbork, Prudnik, Namysłów, Ząbkowice Śląskie, Paczków, Oborniki Śląskie.
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Where to Get PESEL UKR in West Pomeranian Voivodeship?
Szczecin and the Baltic coast form Poland’s westernmost region. Szczecin has well-organised offices with experience handling foreign nationals — the city has long been a transit hub and multicultural hub. In smaller resort towns along the coast, queues can be seasonal — busier in summer, quieter in autumn and winter.
Cities in the voivodeship where offices are located: Szczecin, Koszalin, Świnoujście, Stargard, Kołobrzeg, Kamień Pomorski, Goleniów, Szczecinek, Drawsko Pomorskie, Wałcz, Myślibórz, Gryfino, Choszczno, Łobez, Białogard.
If the office asked for documents you don’t have or a non-standard situation has come up — don’t give up. Book a consultation with VisaV.pl: afterwards we’ll agree on the city where our specialist or partner can help you in person.
Non-Standard Situations: When the Standard Process Doesn’t Work
In most cases the process is simple: bring your passport, fill in the form, receive your PESEL within 1 to 3 days. But some situations are more complicated — and this is exactly where VisaV.pl most often steps in to help:
If you missed the 30-day deadline after entering Poland
From 5 March 2026, the application window is 30 days from crossing the border. If someone entered and didn’t apply in time — temporary protection status is formally not activated. But this doesn’t always mean the opportunity is gone. Each situation is reviewed individually.
If UKR status was lost
Leaving Poland for more than 30 consecutive days causes UKR status to change automatically to NUE. It can be restored — but the restoration procedure is different from an initial application. Crucially, “restoration” and “re-granting” are not the same thing: re-granting starts the clock from the new application date, meaning all benefits during the gap period are lost. More on this in the dedicated guide on temporary protection in Poland.
If you hold a residence permit or protection status from another EU country
The EU Temporary Protection Directive does not allow simultaneous protection status in two EU countries. If someone holds a residence permit or protection status in the Czech Republic, Germany, or Slovakia — their right to PESEL UKR in Poland may be limited or unavailable. Alternative legalization paths exist through standard residence permit procedures.
PESEL UKR and the CUKR Card: the Important Connection in 2026
From May 2026, Poland has introduced the new CUKR card — a full three-year residence card for holders of UKR status. But there’s a condition: uninterrupted UKR status for at least 365 days at the time of application.
This means anyone who wants to use CUKR must have a clean, continuous UKR status record. Any gap in status, failure to verify before 31 August, or a change to NUE — and the right to CUKR disappears.
For a full breakdown of what PESEL UKR and temporary protection give Ukrainian citizens, see the dedicated VisaV.pl guide.
