Poland moves residence permit applications fully online
Since 27 April 2026, applications for temporary residence, permanent residence and EU long-term resident status in Poland are accepted only through the MOS online portal. What it means for foreign entrepreneurs.
Foreign entrepreneurs and professionals who plan to settle in Poland now apply for residence through one digital channel. Since 27 April 2026, applications for temporary residence, permanent residence and EU long-term resident status can only be submitted through MOS (Moduł Obsługi Spraw), the online portal of Poland’s Office for Foreigners: mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl.
What this means in practice
- No more paper. Applications are filed, tracked and managed online. Paper applications that did not reach a voivodeship office before the deadline are not processed.
- Prepare digitally. You need a MOS account, an electronic signature and scanned supporting documents. For temporary residence with work, the employer completes its part of the application in the same system.
- Check the exceptions. A few categories of applicants still file on paper, so confirm your case before you apply.
Why it matters for business
For companies from Africa and other regions entering the Polish and wider EU market, this is good news: a clearer process and less dependence on queues at regional offices. The first application, though, has to be set up correctly.
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