In Q1 2026, compared with Q1 2022: 87% fewer work visas issued – 16,000 compared with 123,000 69% fewer work permits issued – 38,000 compared with 122,000 65% fewer student visas issued in 2025 compared with 2021 A 200% increase in the enforcement of return decisions...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Polish government is working on a regulation according to which citizens of Georgia, Colombia, and Venezuela will have to obtain work visas before coming to Poland. The situation of Georgia has changed in a particular way. Not so long ago, citizens of that country...