IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Polish government has increased the fees for the issuance or replacement of immigration documents.

Key Points:

  • As of July 29, fees increased for the issuance or replacement of:
    • Residence cards (including residence cards issued automatically directly after the granting of a temporary residence permit, permanent residence permit, long-term resident’s residence permit of the European Union) from 50 PLN to 100 PLN.
    • Polish travel documents issued to foreigners from 100 PLN to 350 PLN.
    • Polish identity documents issued to foreigners from 50 PLN to 100 PLN.
    • “Permit of toleration stay” documents from 50 PLN to 100 PLN.
  • If authorities determine that the foreign national was at fault for lost or destroyed documents, fees are increased to 200 PLN for residences cards, identity documents and “permit for toleration stay” documents and 700 PLN for travel documents.
  • Foreign nationals will not be charged for the issuance or replacement of immigration documents found here.

BAL Analysis: Polish authorities increased the fees for new and replacement immigration documents because of the increased costs of maintaining biometric services. Those who need Polish immigration documents should expect increased service fees.

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