MOS 2.0 moves Poland’s residence filings online

Poland’s MOS 2.0 portal now requires most temporary residence, permanent residence and EU long-term resident permit applications to be filed online, with paper submissions to voivodeship offices rejected if they arrived after April 26. The system went live at 00:01 on April 27 and prior MOS accounts were deleted.

The Office for Foreigners says the portal covers more than 40 permit categories and uses login.gov.pl with a trusted profile. It links to tax, social security and border guard databases for real-time checks, while some applications, including certain intra-corporate transfers and some family cases, still stay on paper.

Which applicants need to adjust

Expats, digital nomads, workers, students and families applying for covered permits now have to use the online route. Tourists on short stays are unaffected, since the change applies to longer-term residence filings.

The shift is most likely to bite applicants who don’t already have a PESEL number, trusted profile, scanner or e-delivery setup. Employers and study organizers also have to sign some attachments by email link, which can slow filings if they move late.

What applicants need before filing

Applicants need scanned passport pages, a recent photo and electronic signatures, then they still attend in person for biometrics and originals if the voivode asks. Fees remain 340-640 PLN for the permit, depending on type, plus 100 PLN for the residence card.

Because the old accounts are gone, applicants need to register again before filing. Paper applications that reached offices after April 26 won’t be reviewed. Read our full Poland guide for the complete picture and check our visa updates for more policy changes.