Residence permit
MOS system – new electronic system for a residence permit
From 27 April 2026, applications for residence permits can be submitted exclusively in electronic form. Paper applications that were sent but did not reach the voivodeship offices before 27 April 2026 will not be processed (the date of posting is not taken into account).
When completing the application form, please provide the following university email address:
For more information, please visit:
https://amu.edu.pl/en/education/mos-electronic-system
https://www.mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/
How to submit an application?
- Create a new user account in the MOS system (accounts from the previous version of MOS have not been transferred).
- Log in via login.gov.pl and complete the appropriate application form.
- No appointment booking or standing in queues is required.
- The application may be saved and completed at a later time.
- Access to the system is free of charge.
- Attach the required documents:
- a recent digital photograph,
- a scan or photo of all pages of a valid travel document (passport),
- proof of payment.
- Additional requirement – for students (temporary residence for studies):
- an attachment electronically signed by the higher education institution is required,
- when completing the application, please provide the following email address:
- the system will send a link to this address with the attachment to be completed and electronically signed by University,
- once signed, the attachment will be automatically added to the application.
- Sign the application electronically (trusted profile, qualified electronic signature, or personal signature).
- After submitting the application:
- you may download it in PDF and XML formats,
- you will receive an Official Confirmation of Submission (UPO).