PRO HR Immigration Update April 2026

MOS 2.0 now active. A new way of submitting residence permit applications

As of 27 April 2026, residence applications submitted by foreign nationals must be filed exclusively in electronic form via the Case Handling Module (MOS) 2.0. This is currently the only valid method of submission.

 

Practical tips for completing applications via MOS 2.0

The first residence permit applications submitted through MOS 2.0 are already behind us. We have prepared a few practical tips to help with completing the application form.

 

Citizens of the USA and other selected developed countries are to be exempt from the work permit requirement in Poland

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy is planning an amendment to the Act on the Conditions Governing the Admissibility of Employing Foreign Nationals in the Republic of Poland.

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Authors

Michał Kacprzyk, PhD

Attorney-at-law / Partner

Michał supports clients in the People & Culture area wherever there is an international element in employment, including in particular immigration law and global mobility.

In particular Michał specialises in:

  • corporate immigration – legalisation of work and residence of foreigners in Poland,
  • advice on obtaining visas to Poland,
  • international mobility of employees,
  • working remotely from abroad,
  • development of the so-called Employment Hubs in connection with relocation of employees to Poland.

He is responsible for the Immigration & Global Mobility practice and the Visa Practice.

Jan Pietruczuk

Advocate trainee / Lawyer

Jan has been involved in the subject of Polish foreigners’ law for at least 5 years. He advises on all areas concerning the legalisation of residence and work of foreigners, including global mobility.

In particular Jan specialises in:

  • supporting companies in the employment of foreigners,
  • conducting proceedings in the field of employment of foreigners,
  • conducting residence proceedings for foreigners,
  • legalisation of residence of EU citizens in Poland,
  • rules for the residence and work of Ukrainian citizens in Poland,
  • obtaining visas to Poland,
  • conducting proceedings in the area of confirmation of Polish citizenship.

Marek Orłowski

Attorney-at-law trainee / Lawyer

Marek advises and manages the affairs of business entities related to the employment of foreigners in Poland and international labour mobility.

Supports and represents clients in immigration procedures, in particular related to issues of legalisation of residence and work for employees and employers in the field of international labour mobility.