The End of Duty Stamps: What Shall I Do?

The ‘kolek’ duty stamps are valid only until 31^st December 2024. After this date, it will not be possible to use them to pay for administrative fees. If you have some stamps, you can only use them until the end of this year.

Until when can I use duty stamps?

• Applications submitted in person: Duty stamps can be used until 31^st December 2024.
• Remote applications (by mail): Applications with duty stamps must be sent no later than 31^st December 2024.

How to pay administrative fees from 2025?

Applications submitted after 31^st December 2024 with duty stamps will be accepted, but you will have to use another method to pay for the administrative fee, as duty stamps will no longer be valid.

Starting from 1^st January 2025, you can use these payment methods:

1. Payment terminals at MOI’s offices – only by card. Cash will not be accepted.
2. Bank transfer – For applications submitted remotely, it will be possible to use the functionality on the Information Portal for Foreigners to generate payment details.

Details of the new payment methods will be  posted on the website and the Facebook page of the Information portal for foreigners.