How to Start Your Polish Citizenship by Descent
Requirements for Polish Citizenship
- Polish Ancestry: Provide proof of Polish citizenship or residency for a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, with documents dated after 1920.
- Continuous Citizenship: Show evidence that your ancestor’s Polish citizenship remained uninterrupted.
- Genealogical Proof: Include a family tree linking back to your Polish ancestor.
Required Documents for Polish Citizenship
- Proof of Ancestor's Polish Citizenship: Documentation confirming the ancestor's Polish citizenship.
- Civil Records: Complete civil records tracing lineage from the applicant back to the Polish ancestor, such as birth and marriage certificates.
- Proof of Retained Polish Citizenship: Evidence that Polish citizenship was retained, like a negative army certificate or documentation confirming lack of foreign citizenship.
Ineligibility Factors for Polish Citizenship
- If ancestors renounced Polish citizenship, acquired foreign citizenship, served in a foreign army, or held a public position before 1951.
- If Polish citizenship was lost due to residency in Soviet territory after World War II.
- Insufficient or unverifiable proof of ancestry or citizenship status.
Estimated Time: 9 - 15 months
Estimated Cost: €3,000 - €7,000
*Please note that these estimates are for reference purposes only and may vary depending on the specifics of your case.