This is currently the only effective way to submit a residence application. The system allows the preparation and submission of applications for temporary residence permits, permanent residence permits and EU long-term resident status entirely online.<\/p>\n
The application is initiated by the foreigner themselves and must be submitted while the foreigner is in Poland. To create an account in the new system, the foreigner must have a verified trusted profile (Profil Zaufany<\/em>), which is needed to log into the system, or through online banking sites. The system is available in seven languages, but the application must be completed in Polish. The application must include a recent digital photograph, scans of all the pages of a valid travel document, as well as proof of payment of administrative fees. The system also allows other electronic documents to be attached. For example, if the required Annex No 1 is signed by an authorised person not listed in the National Court Register (e.g. a company proxy), then the foreigner must also attach the relevant power of attorney.<\/p>\n In the case of foreigners applying for a temporary residence and work permit or an EU Blue Card, the employer\u2019s participation is required for the application to be validly submitted. When completing the application, the foreigner enters the employer\u2019s email address into the system and a link is sent to the employer to complete Annex No 1. This is a declaration of intent to employ the foreigner, which includes details of the job, salary, etc. Once completed, the authorised person at the employer must sign it electronically. Only after Annex No. 1 is signed by the employer can the foreigner sign and submit the application to the authority.<\/p>\n When an application has been submitted successfully, the system generates an electronic confirmation (UPO). If the application has no formal defects (the application and Annex No 1 are correctly completed and signed, with all required documents attached), the foreigner will receive a certificate confirming that the residence application has been submitted. This document replaces the previous \u201cred stamp\u201d placed in the foreigner\u2019s travel document during an in-person visit to the office.<\/p>\n After submitting the application through the new system, the residence procedure then follows the previous rules and procedure. The voivode will summon the foreigner for an in-person visit to present the original valid travel document, provide fingerprints and a specimen signature, and supplement any missing documents, if necessary.<\/p>\n Since 4 May 2026, Ukrainian citizens and their family members holding UKR status have been able to apply for a dedicated temporary residence permit \u2013 known as the \u201cCUKR card\u201d. The application process is also conducted using the MOS 2.0 portal. In this case, no employer involvement is required, as the foreigner completes and submits the application independently. To obtain a CUKR card, the foreigner must meet all of the following conditions:<\/p>\n The CUKR residence permit is granted for three years. The applicant must collect the card within 60 days of being summoned to do so, or it will be invalidated. The CUKR permit is a one-time, non-renewable residence permit. This means that, upon expiry, the holder must obtain another legal basis for residence if they wish to continue living in Poland.<\/p>\n It should be noted that the CUKR application has priority over other temporary residence applications. This means that once a foreigner submits a CUKR application, other pending temporary residence proceedings will be discontinued by operation of law. The voivode will not issue a refusal decision; the proceedings will simply be terminated.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n