Digitalization of Residence Applications for Foreigners and New Travel Document Rules
New regulations mandate the submission of residence permit applications (temporary, permanent, EU long-term resident) exclusively electronically via the MOS system, aiming to streamline processes and reduce waiting times. Additionally, a European travel document will be introduced for foreigners obliged to return, and rules for social assistance for international protection applicants will be changed.
Key points
Applications for residence permits (temporary, permanent, EU long-term resident) will be submitted exclusively online through the Case Handling Module (MOS), aiming to expedite processing.
Instead of a stamp in the passport, foreigners will receive an electronic certificate confirming the submission of a residence application, facilitating verification of legal stay.
A European travel document will be introduced for foreigners who must leave Poland but lack their own travel documents.
Rules for providing social and medical assistance to international protection applicants will be changed to streamline the system and prevent abuse.
Voivodes will be required to assist foreigners in setting up MOS accounts and completing applications to minimize digital exclusion.
The scope of data collected from foreigners has been expanded to include all citizenships, addresses in the country of origin, and previous residence, aiming to improve migration statistics.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-10-17
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Status:
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