An application submitted electronically through the Case Handling Module (MOS) must be signed with the foreign national’s qualified electronic signature or Trusted Signature. If the application is submitted on behalf of the foreign national by a legal representative — such as a parent, guardian, or court-appointed guardian — it must be signed using that person’s qualified electronic signature, personal signature, or Trusted Signature.
Residence permit for a long-term resident of the EU
MOS – the Case Handling Module – is an online portal used for the electronic submission of applications for temporary residence permits, permanent residence permits, and long-term EU resident permits in Poland.
An MOS account may be created by:
Minimum wage
As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage is PLN 4242, and the minimum hourly rate for specific civil-law contracts is PLN 27.70.
Starting from July 1, 2024, the minimum wage is PLN 4300, and the minimum hourly rate for specific civil-law contracts will be PLN 28.10.
Starting January 1, 2025, the minimum wage will be 4666 PLN gross, and the minimum hourly rate has been set at 30.50 PLN gross
Legal basis:
Fundusz Azylu, Migracji i Integracji (w skrócie FAMI) to mechanizm finansowy zastępujący Europejski Fundusz na rzecz Uchodźców, Europejski Fundusz na rzecz Integracji Obywateli Państw Trzecich oraz Europejski Fundusz Powrotów Imigrantów, funkcjonujące w ramach Programu ogólnego SOLID „Solidarność i zarządzanie przepływami migracyjnymi”.
This is required if you are applying for EU long-term resident status. You meet this requirement if you have:
- a certificate confirming knowledge of the Polish language at at least B1 level proficiency, as specified in the regulations issued under section 5, i.e.:
- certificates issued by the following institutions:
a) European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages (ECL),
b) telc GmbH, WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH (TELC);
A form filed with an appropriate taxing authority that reports income, expenses and other pertinent tax information. Tax returns must be filed annually for an individual or business with reportable income, e.g. your wages/salary.
You should leave Poland not later that on the last day:
Any proceedings suspended on your request you can reopen anytime by submitting a request to reopen proceedings. It doesn't require any special justification. All you have to do is write that the suspended proceedings can be taken up again. Do remember to let us know if there are any changes to your address. You have 3 years to request to reopen your case, counted from the suspension date. After that, we shall assume, that you do withdraw your application altogether and your case will be closed.
Steady and regular income. Consistent and regular earnings are required when applying for certain types of residence permits.
Any time, when you apply for a temporary residence permit/permanent resident permit/residence permit for EU long-term resident/replacement of residence card, your fingerprints will be recorded. Fingerprints are required from all applicants who have turned 6. If you send your application via post, your attendance will be required to provide fingerprints. Fingerprints are taken by electronic means of capturing fingerprints. Fingerprints are stored on your residence card to identify the holder of the card.
