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Mandatory MOS 2.0 portal goes live 27 April, ending paper residence-permit filings in Poland
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Polish immigration offices halt fingerprinting nationwide on 24 April for MOS 2.0 data migration
All Polish voivodeship immigration offices suspended fingerprint collection on 24 April to migrate biometric data into the new MOS 2.0 e-filing portal. The shutdown disrupted residence-permit appointments nationwide and foreshadows a fully digital immigration workflow that starts on 27 April. Employers should reschedule affected staff, ensure complete digital document sets, and expect initial processing delays.
Poland keeps temporary checks on German and Lithuanian borders until 1 October
Warsaw has formally prolonged internal Schengen border controls with Germany and Lithuania until 1 October 2026. The government cites migration-security concerns, meaning business travellers and cross-border freight will face continued document checks and potential delays. Employers should update travel guidance and posted-worker schedules accordingly.
Poland shuts Połowce and Sławatycze Belarus crossings, rerouting freight traffic
Poland closed the Połowce and Sławatycze road checkpoints on the Belarus border on 24 April, citing security concerns. The move diverts freight to remaining crossings, lengthens transit times and complicates daily commutes for border-zone workers. Businesses should reroute logistics, review employee travel plans and monitor official queue data for further changes.
Kraków Airport opens interim terminal, adding capacity for 2 million more passengers
Kraków–Balice Airport has unveiled a 4,500 m² support terminal that boosts annual capacity by up to 2 million passengers. The interim building—equipped with extra non-Schengen gates and EES kiosks—eases congestion ahead of the airport’s long-term expansion and will benefit employers shuttling staff to southern Poland’s tech hub.