You do not know which PESEL route applies
We check whether your case is linked to residence registration or requires a separate application.
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Wrocław and across Poland
Need a PESEL number? We help you prepare the application and navigate the process
We review your situation, identify the applicable route, help complete the form and prepare the basic documents. Before you visit the office, you will know where to apply, what to bring and what to expect.
Review before your office visit
Clear document checklist
Fixed assistance fee
For the first review, tell us your city, nationality, residence-registration status and why you need a PESEL number.
When our assistance is especially useful
You do not have to interpret unfamiliar Polish wording or visit the office with an unchecked application and document set.
You want to avoid application errors
We help complete the form, review the key details and identify the legal basis that needs to be stated.
You want to prepare before the visit
We provide a clear document checklist and explain the filing process in Wrocław or another Polish city.
What you receive for PLN 250
This is structured preparation for your PESEL procedure, not a generic information session.
Review of your situation
We clarify your nationality, city, residence-registration status and the reason you need a PESEL number.
The appropriate route
We explain whether PESEL is assigned through residence registration or requires a separate application.
Application assistance
We help complete the form using clear and consistent information.
Document checklist
We prepare a basic list of documents based on the information available about your case.
Pre-filing review
We check the main fields, signature, identity document and stated legal basis.
Filing instructions
We explain where to apply, how the visit works and what to consider when filing in person.
How foreigners officially obtain a PESEL number
There are two main routes. We help identify which route applies to your situation and prepare you for it.
1. Residence registration for more than 30 daysA PESEL number is assigned automatically when you register your residence in Poland for a stay of more than 30 days.
2. Separate applicationIf residence registration is not possible but a PESEL number is needed, you may file a separate application with a municipal authority.
Legal basisA separate application must state the actual legal basis for the obligation to have a PESEL number. If ZUS, a tax office or another authority requires it, that authority should identify the relevant legal basis.
In-person filing for certain groupsForeigners who do not fall within the EU, EFTA, Swiss and specified UK citizen and family-member categories listed on Gov.pl must apply in person. Gov.pl states an exception for children born in Poland.
The government service is freeNo government fee is charged for the official assignment of a PESEL number. You pay only for the MaViAl assistance you choose.
Important: MaViAl helps you prepare for the procedure but does not assign PESEL numbers and cannot guarantee a public-authority decision.
Gov.pl — PESEL service for foreigners
Wrocław — PESEL information
Documents to prepare
For a separate application, the official guidance identifies this basic set:
- a completed application for assignment of a PESEL number;
- the applicant's handwritten signature;
- a valid document confirming identity and the details entered in the application;
- the actual legal basis for the obligation to have a PESEL number.
A particular case may require additional documents. If a representative is involved, check whether that filing route is permitted and which power-of-attorney requirements apply.
Where to apply in Wrocław
Wrocław's Resident Service Centres accept PESEL applications. The municipal guidance allows filing in person or through a representative, but the national rules require personal attendance for certain categories of foreigners.
Centre addresses, opening hours and appointment arrangements may change. Check the official Wrocław website before visiting.
Check current local information
How MaViAl assistance works
You describe your situation
Tell us your city, nationality, whether your residence is registered and why you need a PESEL number.
We identify the route
We explain whether PESEL will be assigned through residence registration or whether a separate application is required.
We prepare you to file
We help with the form, prepare a document checklist and review the main details and legal basis.
You apply with clear instructions
You receive practical guidance on where to go, what to bring and what to consider during the office visit.
PLN 250 — fixed assistance feeThe price is confirmed before work begins.
Based on official guidanceWe check the procedure against Gov.pl and municipal information.
Support in clear EnglishWe explain each step in plain language.
Frequently asked PESEL questions
What is included in PESEL assistance for PLN 250?
MaViAl reviews your situation, identifies the appropriate route, helps prepare the application and basic documents, checks the main details before filing, and explains where and how to apply.
Is the government PESEL assignment service free?
Yes. The government procedure for assigning a PESEL number is free. PLN 250 is MaViAl's separate administrative assistance fee.
Can I get a PESEL number without registering my residence?
Yes, if residence registration is not possible but a PESEL number is needed. The separate application must state the actual legal basis for the obligation to have a PESEL number.
What documents are needed for a PESEL application?
The basic set includes a completed application signed by hand, a valid identity document confirming the application details, and the actual legal basis for the obligation to have a PESEL number. The authority may request additional documents in a particular case.
Do foreigners have to apply in person?
Personal filing is mandatory for certain categories of foreigners. Gov.pl lists the categories covered by this requirement and an exception for children born in Poland.
Does MaViAl guarantee that a PESEL number will be assigned?
No. MaViAl helps you prepare for the procedure, but the authorised public authority decides whether to assign a PESEL number.
What to write in your first message
Four short answers are enough to begin:
- the Polish city where you are staying;
- your nationality;
- whether your residence is registered;
- why you need PESEL or which authority requires it.
Do not send passport scans or other sensitive documents immediately. We will first confirm which information is actually needed.