Polish ID Card 2025: application, e-ID, photo, Trusted Profile
Official guide to Polish identity card ✓ e-ID chip ✓ 0 PLN
Last updated: | Next review: August 1, 2025
✓ Official sources: All links lead directly to Polish government institutions.
Trusted Profile is used by 18 million Poles - set up your digital identity today!
Poland leader in free identity documents in the EU!
🔍 Popular searches: Polish ID card online application • e-ID activation • trusted profile login •
mObywatel app • biometric photo requirements • residence card for foreigners • municipal office opening hours
Complete guide to Polish ID card 2025. Identity card, e-ID with chip,
Trusted Profile, mObywatel app, free application process.
Especially popular among Americans working in Warsaw's tech sector.
Compare with other EU countries:
Czechia (100 CZK),
Slovakia (€4.50),
Germany (€37),
France (€25).
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Poland first in EU with complete mobile digital identity ✨
💡 Tip: Avoid offices in central Warsaw and Krakow.
Try smaller cities like Piaseczno, Pruszków or Wieliczka - shorter queues!
"Trusted Profile is a revolution! All administrative matters from home, zero queues. I recommend to everyone!"
– Katherine, programmer at Google Warsaw
ℹ️ Polish ID Card 2025
The ID card is an official identity document issued by municipal offices (gmina).
It's used for identification in Poland and travel within Schengen/EU zone.
Since 2019 with electronic chip (e-ID) enabling digital signature!
Go to any municipal office (gmina) in Poland with completed application.
Bring biometric photo and previous ID. Tip: Avoid Mondays and Fridays - smallest queues mid-week.
Where to get biometric photo fastest?
Upload your photo to Rostrio.com
for automatic verification according to requirements. Ready in 3 minutes, 100% accepted.
No - ID card is only for Polish citizens.
Americans first need Polish citizenship.
Alternative: Residence card for residents, then citizenship after 10 years.
What's the difference between e-ID and Trusted Profile?
e-ID: Chip in ID for electronic signatures, requires reader. Trusted Profile: Online identity for e-services, works in browser. mObywatel: App with ID in phone.
Trusted Profile is easiest and most popular for daily use.
How long does it take to get ID card?
ID card: 30 days from application Trusted Profile: 5 minutes via bank mObywatel: Activation immediately Residence card: 1-3 months
Can I use Polish ID for travel outside EU?
No - ID card works only in EU/Schengen (30+ countries).
For USA, Asia, Africa etc. you need passport.
Note: ID doesn't work in UK after Brexit.
What if I lose my ID abroad?
Contact nearest Polish consulate immediately.
They can issue temporary passport for return.
Tip: Take photo of ID and save in cloud before travel.