Polish citizenship by descent

Polish citizenship can be passed from one generation to another. What does it mean? Your grandparents and parents passed it to you, and you will pass your citizenship to your future children and the next generations. The problem may arise when it comes to foreigners who are still not sure if their ancestors once held Polish citizenship. If they were born in Poland or its former territories and resided there after 1920, they probably were Polish citizens. The question is: ‘How to check if citizenship was not lost on the way?’ It has to be verified, and what's more, conducting research in Poland is still needed. If the outcome is positive, you are ready to apply for Polish citizenship and enjoy all the benefits coming along with it. The process may seem complicated but do not worry at all. You will find more information below so you can check your eligibility for Polish citizenship by descent.

How do I know if I qualify for Polish citizenship by descent?

If you are of Polish origin and if you know you have Polish ancestry, great for you! The main point is you must confirm your roots and the fact citizenship was not lost. Maybe you also have any copies of Polish documents or the migration history of your family members. The more documents and information proving your ancestry you have, the better for the Polish citizenship confirmation process. What’s important, your parents do not have to confirm their citizenship before you do. You can skip generations and still get citizenship in Poland. Nevertheless, you will need some documentation related to your parents such as a birth or marriage certificate so you can prove kinship and that you are your grandparents’ ancestor. If your parents decide to also prove it in the future, the process will take less time.

The confirmation process of Polish citizenship through grandparents is not that easy at all and doing it on your own is not the best possible solution. What do we mean? If you are still not sure about your eligibility for Polish citizenship, you can contact Polish Citizenship Experts for a free assessment of your case. In a short time they can find possibilities to establish polish citizenship by descent. The Experts will conduct research on your behalf and verify your Polish roots! There is no need for you to speak Polish or come to Poland and the whole process is managed remotely.

Polish citizenship through grandparents – how much does the confirmation cost?

The final cost of your citizenship confirmation through grandparents depends on many various factors. If additional research across archives in Poland is needed, you can be sure it will take more time and also more money. If you have documents proving your ancestors’ origin, do not worry. Polish Citizenship Experts will assist with the whole process and make it as smooth as possible. The moment they manage to gather all the necessary documentation and confirm your eligibility for Polish citizenship, you are ready to apply for Polish citizenship and lodge your Polish citizenship application in the appropriate institution. Along with your application, you also need to submit evidence confirming your grandparents’ Polish ancestry in a form of certified and valid records so that they are accepted by the Polish Government.

There is nothing left to do for you but wait for the final decision. The Polish citizenship application process usually takes 3 or 6 months depending on the case’s complexity.