Poland activates mandatory MOS e-filing and quadruples residence-permit fees
Snowstorm at Amsterdam hub ripples into Poland, cancelling flights to and from Warsaw
Holiday traffic causes kilometre-long queues at Poland–Ukraine border crossings
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Poland switches to mandatory MOS e-filing and quadruples residence-permit fees
From 1 January 2026 all Polish residence-permit applications must be submitted online via the MOS portal, with paper filings invalid. At the same time, government fees have quadrupled, raising the cost of a standard permit to PLN 400 and national visas to €200. The change forces employers to overhaul processes but promises faster, data-driven adjudication.
Poland extends simplified travel-document scheme for Belarusian residents until June 2026
Warsaw has prolonged until 30 June 2026 its special travel document program for Belarusian nationals who cannot obtain passports from Minsk. The extension safeguards international mobility for thousands of Belarusian residents and provides employers with assurance that key staff can travel for work.
Poland refuses visas for Russian ski jumpers ahead of Zakopane World Cup
Poland has denied visas to two Russian ski jumpers, preventing them from competing in the Zakopane World Cup. The case underscores Poland’s strict post-Ukraine war entry restrictions and serves as a caution for organisations moving Russian nationals to Polish events.
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.