---
title: "Trusted profile (profil zaufany) for foreigners | MyPermit.pl"
description: "How a foreigner sets up the Polish trusted profile: PESEL needed, free, confirmation in person or via a bank, valid 3 years. Needed to file residence…"
lang: en
url: https://mypermit.pl/en/guides/trusted-profile-profil-zaufany.html
---

[Home](https://mypermit.pl/en/) › [Guides](https://mypermit.pl/en/guides/) › Trusted profile (profil zaufany)

# Trusted profile (profil zaufany) for foreigners: how to set it up

By [Małgorzata](https://mypermit.pl/en/about.html) · Published 25 Oct 2026 · Updated 25 Oct 2026

The trusted profile (profil zaufany) is a free digital identity for Polish government services and e-signatures. Anyone aged 13 or over with a PESEL number can set one up. It is valid for 3 years and you need it (or a qualified signature) to sign and submit residence applications in the MOS portal. **Short answer.**You need a PESEL first. Make sure your name matches the PESEL register exactly, because a single wrong letter prevents confirmation. **On this page**1. [Who can set it up](#who)
2. [Ways to confirm it](#how)
3. [Validity](#valid)
4. [Why you need it for MOS](#mos)

## Who can set it up

- Anyone who is at least 13 years old, has a PESEL number and has full or limited legal capacity.
- It is free of charge.
- You can have only one valid trusted profile, because it is tied to your PESEL.

## Ways to confirm it

- **Bank or other identity provider:**from home, if your bank is on the (limited) list. This is why a Polish bank account helps.
- **In person at a confirmation point:**apply online, then show your passport or residence card at any confirmation point, for example a municipal office. You can confirm it at any point, also abroad.
- **Qualified certificate or e-ID**(Polish identity card with a chip), if you have one.
- The video call with an official requires a Polish identity card or Polish passport, so it is usually not an option for foreigners.

## Validity

The profile is valid for 3 years from confirmation. You can extend it for another 3 years from your account.

## Why you need it for MOS

An application for a temporary, permanent or EU long-term resident permit must be signed with a qualified electronic signature or a trusted profile, and you must do it yourself. See [the permit guide](https://mypermit.pl/en/guides/temporary-residence-and-work-permit.html). **Not legal advice**This guide explains formalities. It is not legal advice from an attorney and does not replace the official instructions on gov.pl.

## Sources

- [gov.pl: Trusted profile: frequently asked questions](https://www.gov.pl/web/profilzaufany/najczesciej-zadawane-pytania2)
- [MOS: Temporary residence and work permit](https://mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/kategorie-informacji/mozliwosci-legalizacji/spoza-ue-kontynuacja-pobytu/zezwolenie-czasowy/praca/zezwolenie-jednolite/)
- Legal basis: Act on Foreigners art. 106d(3) (Dz.U. 2025 item 1794); gov.pl trusted profile FAQ

Facts checked against the official MOS portal on 25 Oct 2026. Rules and amounts change, so check the source before you act. **Need help with this?**[Book a consultation](https://mypermit.pl/en/contact.html)

---
Source: https://mypermit.pl/en/guides/trusted-profile-profil-zaufany.html
MyPermit.pl helps with formalities and is not a law firm. This is not legal advice.