Planning to submit documents for a residence permit, extend your legal stay, or contact the Office for Foreigners (UDSC)? Please note: during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, the office will operate on a reduced schedule.
The office will not accept foreign nationals on public holidays. The Office for Foreigners will be closed on the following days: 1 January 2026 – New Year's Day 6 January 2026 – Epiphany (Three Kings' Day) On these days it will not be possible to submit documents or receive consultations at the office.
In addition to the days of full closure, on certain days the office and its helpline will operate for shorter hours than usual: 31 December 2025 – until 12:00 2 January 2026 – until 12:00 5 January 2026 – until 14:00 If you plan to call or visit in person — make sure to take these hours into account.
The holiday season in Poland is a time when many government offices operate on a reduced schedule. Therefore: plan your document submissions well in advance; do not leave important matters until the last days of the year; if you have any doubts or are unsure how to best prepare your documents — reach out to us for guidance. The specialists at Gremi Personal are always here to help you navigate questions related to residence legalisation and employment in Poland. Respect your time and avoid unnecessary stress — plan ahead
No. The Office for Foreigners will be closed on 1 January 2026 (New Year's Day) and 6 January 2026 (Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day). On these public holidays it is not possible to submit documents or receive consultations at the office.
On 31 December 2025 the Office for Foreigners and its helpline will work for shorter hours than usual, until 12:00. Anyone planning to call or visit in person on that day should take the reduced schedule into account.
Besides the full closure days, the office and its helpline work reduced hours on three days: 31 December 2025 until 12:00, 2 January 2026 until 12:00, and 5 January 2026 until 14:00.
Many government offices in Poland operate on a reduced schedule during the holiday season, so it is advised to plan document submissions well in advance. Important matters should not be left until the last days of the year.
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