Poland: MOS platform launched
The Polish authorities have officially launched the MOS system (Moduł Obsługi Spraw) – a new digital platform designed to streamline the submission of residence permit applications under Article 225a (1) of the Act on Foreigners.
As of the launch date, applications for the following permits must be submitted exclusively in electronic form via the MOS portal:
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Temporary residence permits
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Permanent residence permits
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Long-term EU resident permits
The shift to digital processing is expected to reduce paperwork and processing times for most standard residence routes.
Despite the broader move to online submissions, several categories of temporary residence applications must still be submitted in paper form under existing procedures. These include:
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Intra-corporate transfers (ICT)
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Long-term mobility of managers, specialists, or trainee employees within intra-corporate transfers
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Family reunification – where the foreign national is outside Poland
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Family members of Polish citizens, EU citizens, or UK nationals covered by Article 10(1)(b) and (d) of the Withdrawal Agreement – when the applicant resides outside Poland
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Foreign nationals maintaining family life (as defined by the European Convention on Human Rights) with Polish, EU, or eligible UK citizens – provided the applicant is outside Poland
While the MOS platform simplifies digital submissions for most residence permits, the ongoing requirement for paper-based applications in certain cross-border family and intra-corporate transfer cases creates a dual-track system. Employers and relocation advisors should verify application methods on a case-by-case basis.