Poland Foreigners Residence Permit Changes

Poland's Office for Foreigners has launched the MOS system for online residence permit applications. However, five categories of foreigners must still apply using paper forms, including those seeking family reunification and intra-corporate transfers.

Poland's Office for Foreigners launched the MOS system on April 27, 2026, allowing foreigners to apply for residence permits online. This new portal simplifies the application process, which previously required in-person submissions.

Poland's Office for Foreigners has launched a new digital platform, the MOS system, on April 27, 2026, which changes the application process for residence permits, making it mandatory for foreigners to apply electronically for temporary and permanent residence.