Temporary residence applications – MOS 2

As of 27 April 2026, applications for temporary residence permits, permanent residence permits, and EU long-term resident permits are submitted exclusively in electronic form via the MOS 2 system.

The MOS 2 system is also used for applications for CUKR residence cards submitted by Ukrainian citizens under temporary protection.

1. Trusted Profile setup

• A foreigner is required to have a Trusted Profile (Profil Zaufany) or a qualified electronic signature enabling the signing and submission of applications in the MOS 2 system.
• Annex No. 1 – Instructions for setting up a Trusted Profile (PDF, 644 KB)
• Additional information: gov.pl service

2. Registration and login to the MOS 2 system

• The user creates an account in the MOS 2 system and then logs in.

3. Completion of the electronic application

• After logging in, the user selects the appropriate type of application:
  • temporary residence,
  • permanent residence,
  • EU long-term residence,
  • CUKR (for Ukrainian citizens).

The user then completes the electronic form.

Note: During the application process, the system requires the email address of the relevant UWM Faculty to be indicated. A link to Annex No. 5 (a form confirming student status) will be sent to this address.

4. Each student/doctoral student is required to provide the appropriate email address of their Faculty within the MOS 2 system.

5. Preparation and signing of Annex No. 5 by UWM

• Annex No. 5 (form confirming student status) is completed and signed by an authorised person acting on behalf of the University using an electronic signature.
• The University has 30 days to complete and submit Annex No. 5 from the date of receiving the request from the authority.

6. Submission of the application

• After completing all data, the foreigner signs the application electronically and submits it via the MOS 2 system.