Appeals & Inaction 8 min read Updated: 2026

Speeding Up Residence Proceedings in Poland: Art. 37 KPA Inaction Notice & WSA Court Compensation

Comprehensive legal roadmap from Kompas Migracji attorneys: how to challenge immigration office inaction, compel a decision, and claim up to 10,000 PLN court compensation.

ОВ
Oleksandr Vasylyshyn
Managing Partner & Immigration Attorney, Kompas Migracji
Official Legal Grounding
Code of Administrative Procedure (KPA)
Art. 35, 37
Statutory deadlines and inaction notices

Has your Temporary Residence Card application been stuck in the Voivodeship Office for months without any formal progress? Under Polish Administrative Law, public authorities are bound by strict statutory deadlines.

1. Statutory Deadlines (Art. 35 KPA)

Administrative cases must be resolved without unreasonable delay: standard matters within 1 month, and complex matters within 2 months.

2. Filing an Inaction Notice (Ponaglenie Art. 37 KPA)

Before appealing to the Administrative Court, you must submit a formal Ponaglenie to the Head of the Office for Foreigners through your regional Governor.

3. Administrative Court Appeal (WSA)

If the authority persists in inaction, you may file a complaint to the Voivodship Administrative Court (WSA) with a petition for judicial compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Under Art. 35 § 3 KPA, standard cases must be decided within 1 month and complex cases within 2 months.
Need legal assistance with your case?

Leave your contact details — an immigration lawyer will assess your risks in 15 minutes.

Confidential & GDPR compliant.
ОВ
Oleksandr Vasylyshyn
Managing Partner & Immigration Attorney, Kompas Migracji

Over 8 years of experience in Polish immigration law. Specializing in overcoming authority delays (Ponaglenie, WSA) and legalizing IT experts and businesses.

Consultation