Check your deadlines
A free check of the next steps for your stay in Poland. Not legal advice. Computed fully in your browser.
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.
Have PESEL UKR? The free CUKR card check asks whether that residence card is likely to fit. It is informational, not a decision.
Preparing a karta pobytu application? Get the free MOS document list or follow your case with the free karta pobytu tracker.
Independent guidance. Not a government office or law firm. Rules based on public gov.pl/UDSC sources; confirm with your office.