Poland switches to mandatory MOS e-filing and quadruples residence-permit fees
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US ESTA fee hike hits Polish short-term travellers after 30 September 2025
The United States has raised the ESTA fee to US$40 and introduced extensive new data requirements, affecting Polish citizens who rely on the Visa Waiver Program for short business or tourist trips. The changes add cost and administrative time, prompting Polish companies to adjust budgets and travel lead-times.
Poland makes MOS e-filing mandatory and quadruples immigration fees
As of 1 January 2026, Poland requires all residence-permit applications to be filed electronically via the MOS portal and has raised government fees by up to 700 %. The digital-only rule aims to speed up processing, but the sharp cost increase will affect relocation budgets and may prompt multinationals to rethink assignment volumes and durations.