Getting a PESEL number

PESEL is a Polish personal identification number. The government service explains when it is assigned during address registration and how a foreigner can…

PESEL is a Polish personal identification number. The government service explains when it is assigned during address registration and how a foreigner can apply where registration is not possible and an authority requires the number.

Check the official list of documents and the legal basis needed for your application. A PESEL number identifies you; it does not by itself establish a right of residence, unrestricted work access or eligibility for a benefit.

Editorial summary checked against official sources: 2026-10-25