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Poland

Work-permit rules, legalization costs, and portal changes affecting Poland's long-term EU employment pathway.

Visa Update

Poland's MOS 2.0 Portal Goes Live — Residence Permit Filing Is Now Online-Only

Since April 27, 2026, every temporary residence card application must be filed through the MOS 2.0 portal — paper filing is gone, and the applicant must personally hold a Trusted Profile to submit.

Globaris Immigration Desk · Apr 27, 2026 · 2 min read

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Work Permit

Poland Tightens Work-Permit Rules for 2026 — What Changes for Applicants

Legalization fees have jumped as much as fourfold, paper filings are no longer accepted, and new notification and student-exemption rules phase in through mid-2026.

Globaris Immigration Desk · Feb 11, 2026 · 2 min read