PESEL UKR: an important requirement until 31 August 2026
Those who have been issued with a PESEL number with UKR status on the basis of a declaration, without presenting a photo ID, should confirm their identity at any local authority office by 31 August 2026, by presenting a valid travel document, e.g. a passport. This...
Tacit approval in the legalisation of stay of foreigners in Poland
The Ministry of the Interior and Administration is working on amendments to the Act on Foreigners. One of the most interesting proposals is the introduction of the concept of tacit approval into proceedings concerning the legalisation of stay of foreigners. Currently,...
New Annex 1 form
From 27 April 2026, a new Annex 1 (Załącznik nr 1) to the application for a temporary residence and work permit and a Blue Card will come into force. The changes are related to the launch of the MOS system and the digitisation of residence procedures. The new Annex 1...
MOS.2 and CUKR – key dates and changes for foreigners
The coming weeks will bring a significcant reform of immigration procedures in Poland – full digitisation and new procedures for foreigners. ▪️ 27 April 2026 – start of MOS.2 ▪️ 4 May 2026 – start of CUKR Applications submitted under the old rules (on paper) may only...