Poland reminds migrants to pay new online stamp duties as MOS 2.0 portal goes live
Police impose truck bans and extra roadside checks for Poland’s May long weekend
Warsaw airport rail link disrupted for 2 May Polish Cup Final
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Holiday exodus begins: police and border services brace for record May-day travel
A Polskie Radio report highlights a sharp increase in domestic and cross-border travel as Poland begins its 30 April–3 May holiday stretch. Police, border guards and airports are operating emergency rosters, and the new EES biometric system is facing its first mass-travel stress-test. Employers and travellers should expect crowds and limited consular services.
Poland launches mandatory MOS 2.0 e-portal for all residence-permit filings
Poland’s Office for Foreigners has switched residence-permit processing to the new MOS 2.0 portal. All applications must now be filed and co-signed on-line; paper submissions are no longer accepted. The change streamlines processing but requires HR teams to adapt quickly, obtain qualified e-signatures and monitor the portal for status updates.
New EU Entry/Exit System causes airport bottlenecks as Kraków and Warsaw report three-hour queues
Biometric teething problems with the EU’s new Entry/Exit System produced three-hour border queues at Kraków and Warsaw airports, causing missed flights and extra costs for employers. Firms are urging travellers to arrive earlier and expect delays until hardware and staffing issues are ironed out.
Polish cabinet committee to review 2025 repatriation results amid talent-shortage debate
A 30 April government agenda shows ministers will review the 2025 results of Poland’s Repatriation Act. Arrivals grew but still missed targets, prompting calls for simpler housing subsidies and digital processes. The discussion signals continuing efforts to widen Poland’s labour pool amid demographic decline.
April 30 PIT deadline catches many foreign residents as pre-filled returns miss overseas income
Poland’s 30 April income-tax deadline is critical for foreign employees: the automated Twój e-PIT return omits foreign earnings, exposing expats to penalties unless they manually amend the draft. HR should remind staff to review and, where needed, switch to form PIT-36 before midnight.