DELAYED RESIDENCE CASE

Waiting for your residence card? See what you can do

We will determine what is happening with your case and whether it is worth submitting a formal reminder (ponaglenie) or a court complaint about inaction. We start with a short initial assessment, not a ready-made letter.

Krzysztof Graman - Polish Residency Centre
WHEN IS IT WORTH REVIEWING YOUR CASE?

When is it worth checking what is happening with your case?

The relevant factors include dates, correspondence, completed actions and the type of proceedings.

There’s been no information for a long time.

You don’t know if the authority has done any more work or what else it needs.

I submitted the requested documents

You answered the official request, but you still haven’t received a decision or an explanation.

INITIAL CASE ASSESSMENT

Check whether you can submit a formal reminder or a court complaint

Enter the application date and answer three short questions. We will show how many days you have been waiting, what action is available and how much it costs.

    Application submission date

    Enter the date shown on the application submission confirmation.

    Krzysztof Graman

    CASE HANDLER

    Who will handle your case?

    Krzysztof Graman

    Coordination of residence cases

    WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU SUBMIT THE FORM?

    Krzysztof will review your answers and contact you. He will explain what information we need and what action we can offer.

    POSSIBLE NEXT STEPS

    We first identify the reason for the delay

    Only after reviewing the case do we recommend an action appropriate to its current stage.

    Determination of the status of the case

    We organise the dates, correspondence and actions taken to identify where the proceedings have actually stalled.

    Complete or explain deficiencies

    We check that the authority is expecting a document, signature, fingerprints or other activity on your side.

    Formal notice requesting action (ponaglenie)

    We prepare a formal notice requesting action (ponaglenie) based on missed deadlines, missing actions and the circumstances of your case.

    Complaint about failure to act or excessive delay

    After a formal notice requesting action (ponaglenie), we can prepare a complaint to the Voivodeship Administrative Court and ask the court to order the authority to deal with the case.

    HOW IT WORKS

    How we work

    From a short initial assessment to clear information about the available action, scope and price.

    1

    You’re describing your situation

    You complete a short assessment and leave your contact details.

    2

    We review the history of your case

    We establish the type of proceedings, key dates, correspondence and actions already taken.

    3

    We assess the available legal options

    We review the deadlines, previous actions and current Supreme Administrative Court case law concerning Article 100d.

    4

    You receive the scope and price

    Before starting paid work we confirm what we can do and how much it will cost.

    SCOPE AND PRICE

    How much does assistance cost?

    We first check the current stage of the case. Before starting, we confirm the scope, price and any possible additional costs.

    Service Price
    Taking over a case - assessment, access to the case file and a formal reminder (ponaglenie) PLN 600
    Complaint to the Voivodeship Administrative Court, including representation and fees PLN 797

    Before starting, we confirm the scope of the service and all costs.

    Prices for individual clients include VAT. The PLN 797 fee for a complaint includes preparation, coordination, representation before the Voivodeship Administrative Court, the court filing fee and the stamp duty on the power of attorney.

    Would you like us to review your case in more detail?

    Send the form. We will check what information is needed and confirm the scope and price of further assistance.

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    SELECTED JUDGMENTS

    Examples of our clients’ cases

    Below are several judgments concerning the Pomeranian Voivode’s inaction in our clients’ residence cases. Client data has been anonymised.

    TEMPORARY RESIDENCE - VOIVODESHIP ADMINISTRATIVE COURT, 20 AUGUST 2026

    30 days to decide the case and PLN 2,000 awarded to the client

    The Voivodeship Administrative Court found gross inaction by the Pomeranian Voivode and ordered the authority to decide the application within 30 days.

    TEMPORARY RESIDENCE - VOIVODESHIP ADMINISTRATIVE COURT, 23 JULY 2026

    30 days to decide the case and PLN 1,000 awarded to the client

    The Voivodeship Administrative Court found gross inaction by the Pomeranian Voivode and ordered the authority to decide the application within 30 days.

    TEMPORARY RESIDENCE - SUPREME ADMINISTRATIVE COURT, 17 MARCH 2026

    The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed the Voivode’s cassation appeal

    The Supreme Administrative Court confirmed the authority’s inaction. The Voivodeship Administrative Court had previously ordered the authority to decide the application within 30 days and found a gross violation of the law.

    TEMPORARY RESIDENCE - SUPREME ADMINISTRATIVE COURT, 11 MARCH 2026

    The Supreme Administrative Court confirmed the authority’s inaction

    The Supreme Administrative Court upheld the finding of inaction in our client’s case.

    Every case is assessed individually. Previous judgments do not guarantee the same outcome in another case. The judgments shown concern cases involving our clients.

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    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    Briefly and in plain language.

    Can you guarantee a faster decision or issuance of the card?
    No. We can check the case, prepare proper action and represent you in the agreed scope, but the time and outcome depend on the authority, court and circumstances of the specific procedure.
    Can I currently file a complaint about failure to act in a residence card case?
    Yes. Under the current case law of the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA), Article 100d does not prevent courts from assessing failure to act or excessive delay from 1 July 2024 onwards. The court still examines the facts and procedural history of each case. As a rule, a formal notice requesting action (ponaglenie) must be filed before bringing a complaint.
    Does Article 100d of the Ukrainian Special Act still matter?
    Yes, but it applies differently to the authority and to the court. Article 100d formally remains in force until 4 March 2027. The Head of the authority for Foreigners must therefore apply it when examining a formal reminder. An administrative authority cannot independently refuse to apply a statute on constitutional grounds. An administrative court has a different role and may refuse to apply Article 100d in a particular case. The Supreme Administrative Court considers that, for the period after 30 June 2024, the continued restriction of the right to a court was no longer proportionate. An authority’s response based on Article 100d therefore does not prevent a court complaint.
    What is the difference between a formal notice requesting action (ponaglenie) and a complaint about failure to act?
    A formal notice requesting action (ponaglenie) is submitted during administrative proceedings. A complaint is filed with the Voivodeship Administrative Court through the authority. Whether a particular measure is available depends on the legal basis and the course of the case.
    What information to prepare for the first conversation?
    Useful information includes the type of application, submission date, the authority handling the case, the latest correspondence and information about any previous formal reminders or court complaints.
    Are you also helping after the decision is made?
    Yes, we can also check the post-decision stage, including the delay associated with the production or receipt of the card. The scope of action depends on the reason for the delay.
    When will I know the price?
    After preliminary determination of the type and stage of the case. Before starting the paid service we confirm its scope, price and possible external costs.

    CURRENT NSA CASE LAW

    Does Article 100d of the Ukrainian Special Act still matter?

    Yes, for the authority. Article 100d formally remains in force until 4 March 2027. When examining a formal reminder, the Head of the authority for Foreigners acts under the statute and cannot independently refuse to apply it on constitutional grounds. The response to a formal reminder may therefore rely on Article 100d.

    What can the court do? An administrative court has a different role. In a particular case, it may refuse to apply Article 100d. The Supreme Administrative Court considers that, for the period after 30 June 2024, the continued restriction of the right to a court was no longer proportionate. An authority’s response based on Article 100d therefore does not prevent a complaint about inaction or excessive delay.

    View legal grounds and sources

    Legal basis and current case law

    This page reflects the law and case-law verified on 23 August 2026. Before taking action in a particular case, we check the current legislation and judgments.

    NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

    Let us check which action makes sense in your case

    Complete the short initial assessment. We will determine what information we need and whether we can offer further support.

    Check the deadline and price
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