Visa, tax, healthcare, and other policy news worth knowing — in plain English.
Starting May 4, 2026, Ukrainian citizens with PESEL UKR status can apply for the new CUKR residence card (Czasowe Uprawnienie Karty Rezydenta), granting three years of legal residence and full labor market access via the MOS portal.
As of April 27, 2026, Poland has fully transitioned to digital-only residence permit applications via the MOS (Case Management Module) portal. Paper submissions are now rejected outright, and all foreigners must apply online with electronic signatures.
New rules taking effect June 1, 2026, will bar foreigners staying on visas issued by other Schengen countries from legalizing employment in Poland, tightening access to the labor market for mobile workers.
