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How do I get Polish Citizenship by Descent

Please answer the following questions as best you can. If you are unsure about your family detail, our team in Poland can help verify the information or even find them in Polish offices.

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Polish lineage

Who was your last ancestor from Poland?

Did they emigrate as legal minors (under 18 years old)?

Why do we ask this question? Because of Polish law. A minor’s citizenship depends on that of their parents.

When did your ancestors leave Poland?

In a broad sense, emigration may involve forced deportation, barred return, or permanent resettlement.

Did any of your ancestors serve in a non-Polish military or hold public office outside of Poland?

Such service may have affected their citizenship status, though not in every case.

Did any of your ancestors naturalize outside of Poland before 1951?

Naturalization (acquiring citizenship) before January 19, 1951, could have affected your ancestors’ Polish citizenship status, particularly for women.

Which ancestors naturalized?

Select all ancestors who were naturalized prior to 1951.

Did any of your ancestors formally renounce Polish citizenship before the Polish authorities?

This is not the same as naturalization, even if the naturalization form states that one must renounce their previous citizenship.

Please indicate which ancestors renounced citizenship:

Please indicate all ancestors who officially renounced their Polish citizenship.

Was everyone born in wedlock?

Before 1951 and after 1962, only children born in wedlock (or acknowledged) could inherit citizenship from their father.

Please specify which ancestors were born outside of marriage:

Which male members of your family served in a non-Polish military?

Please choose all ancestors that apply.

Do you have any documents concerning your Polish ancestors?

Don’t worry if you don’t have any documents, or if the ones you have are insufficient. We can secure the necessary records for you in Poland.

What is your marital status?

Why do we ask about this? Polish law requires marital status to be registered during the citizenship confirmation process, and each registration differs.

Thank you for completing the form

Please leave your contact details below. Our team will review your case and contact you within 3 business days to confirm your Polish citizenship by descent.