It can help you with many other official tasks: such as starting a business, getting a PESEL number, voting, or even becoming a citizen someday!
You can get some discounts and other perks the city.
It’s the law. You don’t want to break the law, do you?
But really, having an accurate population count helps city planners make urban and financial decisions about the city’s future.
If you’re planning to stay indefinitely, fill out a permanent residence registration form.
If you know you’re going to return to your home country, fill out a temporary residence registration form.
Then you need to prepare some documents.
If you own property, bring proof like a contract, a mortgage document, or a deed.
If you’re renting, the property owner has to sign your application, and you should bring a contract that’s valid for at least three months after the date of your application.
Where do I submit the application?
Applications are submitted to a city office called Referat Ewidencji Ludności i Dowodów Osobistych. There are several locations depending on what district you live in.
If you don’t know what district you live in, you can search here. Enter “Krakow” in the “Miejscowość” box and your street address in the “Ulica” box, then look for “Dzielnica” (District).
So, which Referat Ewidencji Ludności i Dowodów Osobistych should you go to?
If you did everything right, they should be able to give you zameldowanie immediately. Congratulations! You’re officially a Cracovian!