Polish Citizenship Via the Voivode (Obywatelstwo Polskie)

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Who Is Eligible for Polish Citizenship?

Under Article 30(1) of the Polish Citizenship Act of April 2, 2009, the following individuals may be eligible to be recognized as Polish citizens:

If you have resided in Poland for at least 3 years on the basis of a permanent residence permit (karta stałego pobytu) or an EU long-term resident permit;

If you have resided in Poland for at least 2 years on the basis of a permanent residence permit or an EU long-term resident permit, and either a) you have been married to a Polish citizen for at least 3 years, or b) you are stateless;

If you have resided in Poland for at least 2 years on the basis of a permanent residence permit granted to you as a recognized refugee;

If you have legally resided in Poland for at least 10 years and meet both of the following requirements: a) you hold a permanent residence permit or an EU long-term resident permit, and b) you have a stable and regular source of income and a legal title to your place of residence;

If you have resided in Poland for at least 1 year on the basis of a permanent residence permit granted due to your Polish ancestry or on the basis of a Polish Card (Karta Polaka).

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Documents You Need to Prepare

One completed application form;
One color photograph (4.5 × 3.5 cm), taken within the last 6 months;
A valid passport;
A permanent residence permit or EU long-term resident permit, along with the relevant decision;
A birth certificate issued by a Polish Civil Registry Office;
A marriage certificate issued by a Polish Civil Registry Office;
Proof of payment of the government fee of 1,000 zł;
Documents confirming a stable and regular source of income in Poland;
A document confirming your legal residence in Poland;
A certificate confirming Polish language proficiency at B1 level or an equivalent qualification.

Many other details can affect which documents you need to submit when applying for Polish citizenship. That’s why our specialists review every case individually to minimize potential risks and help ensure your application is properly prepared.