Ukrainians residing in Poland can now apply for a residence permit (karta pobytu) much more easily — through a new online service called the Case Handling Module (MOS).
The service was launched by the Office for Foreigners and is available in Ukrainian.
Through the MOS portal, you can fill out an electronic application form for a temporary or permanent residence permit and submit it to the relevant voivode. The interface works like a convenient online wizard: many fields offer ready-made options to choose from, contextual hints are available in multiple languages, and the system will not allow you to skip required fields.
Currently, after submitting the application online, it must be printed, signed, and delivered in paper form during a personal visit to the voivodeship office. In the future, the plan is to move entirely to electronic submission, with no paper copies required.
MOS provides foreigners with a wide range of useful information and tools: ✔ checking your eligibility to stay based on your individual situation; ✔ detailed description of entry, residence, and exit procedures in Poland; ✔ a database of frequently asked questions and common mistakes; ✔ step-by-step checklists for obtaining a residence permit; ✔ videos and publications with instructions from the Office for Foreigners and other institutions; ✔ interactive PDF forms and other documents needed to legalise your stay.
The portal can be used by anyone planning to apply for a karta pobytu — particularly Ukrainians with a PESEL UKR number who work, run a business, or want to legalise their stay in Poland on a longer-term basis. Completing the application online significantly reduces the risk of errors and allows you to prepare a complete set of documents more quickly.
This service is an important step towards simplifying procedures for foreigners. It helps save time, avoid common mistakes, and better prepare for a personal visit to the office. Official website for submitting applications: mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl
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MOS, the Case Handling Module, is an online service launched by the Office for Foreigners. It lets you fill out an electronic application for a temporary or permanent residence permit (karta pobytu) and submit it to the relevant voivode. It is available in Ukrainian.
Not yet. After submitting the application through MOS, you must print it, sign it, and deliver the paper copy during a personal visit to the voivodeship office. The plan is to move entirely to electronic submission in the future, with no paper copies required.
Anyone planning to apply for a karta pobytu can use it. It is especially relevant for Ukrainians with a PESEL UKR number who work, run a business, or want to legalise their stay in Poland on a longer-term basis.
Besides the application form, MOS lets you check your eligibility to stay and read descriptions of entry, residence, and exit procedures. It also offers an FAQ database with common mistakes, step-by-step checklists, instructional videos and publications, and interactive PDF forms.
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