Poland Publishes Updated Information on Immigration Fees

Key Point  

• Poland released updated guidance on stamp duty fees and residence card issuance fees for foreign nationals applying through the MOS system. 

Poland Immigration Fees  

Poland’s Office for Foreigners (UdSC) has published updated information on required fees for residence permit applications submitted through the MOS (Case Handling Module).  

The update clarifies which payments must be made, the amounts due and the requirement to attach proof of payment to MOS‑submitted applications. 

Stamp Duty Fees 

Applicants must pay a stamp duty fee when submitting applications for: 

• Temporary residence permits 
• Permanent residence permits 
• EU long‑term resident permits 

Residence Card Issuance Fee 

Stamp duty amounts vary by permit type, ranging from 340 PLN to 640 PLN, and applicants must attach proof of payment to the MOS application.

Payment Requirements 

The UdSC emphasizes that applicants must pay both fees before submitting the MOS application. In addition, the applicant must:

• Upload two separate confirmations must be uploaded: 
  • One for the stamp duty 
  • One for the residence card issuance fee 

The UdSC warns that it may delay or treat applications as incomplete if payment confirmations are missing.

Additional Fee Information 

The government also provides details on other administrative fees, including: 

• 17 PLN for issuing official certificates 
• 17 PLN for power of attorney filings 
• 5 PLN per page for certified copies. The City of Warsaw’s tax office accepts these fees in person or by bank transfer.

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