Check your deadlines

What this deadline check covers

• Visa-free stay

  The 90 days in any 180-day period, counted from your entry date.

• Applying before your stay ends

  A residence-permit application must be filed in MOS while your current visa, residence card or visa-free stay is still valid.

• Filing in MOS

  Since 27 April 2026 temporary residence applications are filed online in MOS; the certificate in your MOS account is your proof of filing.

• Address registration (meldunek)

  Non-EU foreigners register no later than the 4th day after arriving at the address; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens by the 30th day.

• PESEL

  Usually assigned automatically when you register an address for a stay of more than 30 days.

• NFZ health insurance

  Whether your employer, ZUS or a voluntary NFZ contract covers you.

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