Authorities in Poland

Finding the right Polish authority for residence, work, benefits and local services.

• Office for Foreigners and voivodeship offices

  The Office for Foreigners (Urząd do Spraw Cudzoziemców, UdSC) provides official information on migration and protection. Different procedures are handled by different bodies; it is important to identify the authority named in your case.

• Municipal offices: urząd gminy or miasta

  Municipal offices handle services including PESEL procedures. The appropriate process and documents depend on your circumstances and the service you need.

• State Labour Inspection: PIP

  Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy (PIP) is the State Labour Inspection. Its official guidance explains how to report labour law concerns and what a valid complaint should contain.