The Department for Foreigners in Poznań announced that its service counters and information desks would stay open two hours longer—until 17:15 CET—on Tuesday, 30 December. The one-off extension aims to help non-EU residents collect newly printed residence cards and lodge last-minute documents before the New Year public holiday.
The regional office has faced a surge of filings ahead of Poland’s switch to mandatory online residence-permit applications in 2026 and the four-fold fee increase that takes effect on 1 January. Officials said they processed a record 1,140 in-person transactions on 27 December alone.
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For assignees who prefer to sidestep long queues altogether, VisaHQ can facilitate courier pick-up of residence cards, arrange notarised powers of attorney, and guide applicants through Poland’s evolving online filing system. Full service details are available at https://www.visahq.com/poland/.
Global mobility coordinators with staff in Wielkopolskie province should alert assignees that queuing numbers will be issued up to 16:30. Those unable to attend may need to wait until 2 January, when normal hours resume. Employers counting on physical collection of cards to finalise local payroll registration should verify that HR proxies carry proper authorisations, as the office continues to require notarised power-of-attorney letters.
While the announcement only covers Poznań, other voivodeship offices may follow suit informally. Mobility providers recommend monitoring local websites and social-media feeds for last-minute schedule changes.
The regional office has faced a surge of filings ahead of Poland’s switch to mandatory online residence-permit applications in 2026 and the four-fold fee increase that takes effect on 1 January. Officials said they processed a record 1,140 in-person transactions on 27 December alone.
For assignees who prefer to sidestep long queues altogether, VisaHQ can facilitate courier pick-up of residence cards, arrange notarised powers of attorney, and guide applicants through Poland’s evolving online filing system. Full service details are available at https://www.visahq.com/poland/.
Global mobility coordinators with staff in Wielkopolskie province should alert assignees that queuing numbers will be issued up to 16:30. Those unable to attend may need to wait until 2 January, when normal hours resume. Employers counting on physical collection of cards to finalise local payroll registration should verify that HR proxies carry proper authorisations, as the office continues to require notarised power-of-attorney letters.
While the announcement only covers Poznań, other voivodeship offices may follow suit informally. Mobility providers recommend monitoring local websites and social-media feeds for last-minute schedule changes.
