Common Questions | Get Polish Citizenship

Polish citizenship by descent refers to confirming your citizenship through Polish ancestry. If one of your ancestors held Polish citizenship and did not lose it, that status may have been passed on to you.

Holding dual citizenship exempts you from mandatory military service in Poland, provided that you permanently reside outside the country.

People with Polish ancestry—such as parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents—may be eligible, depending on historical circumstances and the citizenship laws in effect at the time.

No. Polish citizenship by descent does not require residence in Poland nor proficiency in the Polish language.

The required documents typically include birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports, as well as any documents that confirm your ancestor’s Polish citizenship.

The duration of the process depends on the availability of documents and the workload of the relevant authorities. In most cases, it takes about two years.

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