Poland · For your nationality or ancestry
Poland Polish citizenship confirmation
Confirmation of Polish citizenship acquired by descent (potwierdzenie posiadania obywatelstwa polskiego, Act on Polish Citizenship Articles 14 and 55–57)
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Key facts
Polish citizenship confirmation is a for your nationality or ancestry route for Poland. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- PLN 277 ≈ $71
Cost, time and long term
Government feesPLN 277 ≈ $71
- PLN 277 (≈ $71)Stamp duty for a decision confirming possession or loss of Polish citizenship; confirmation of citizenship acquired by repatriation is exempt.
ProcessingOfficial timeline
Statutory deadline of six months from receipt by the deciding office (Article 3a).
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
With the voivode in Poland, or through the Polish consul for your place of residence.
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- A child acquires Polish citizenship by birth when at least one parent is a Polish citizen.
- The application names you and your ancestors to the second degree and describes the facts needed to establish the chain of citizenship.
- If an ancestor acquired a foreign citizenship before 19 January 1951, documents on that acquisition and on foreign military service are needed.
What you must show1
- Stamp duty for the decision is PLN 277 (≈ $71) and proof of payment is filed with the application.
Documents2
- Polish or foreign birth and marriage certificates with Polish translations, plus copies of current and former Polish identity documents and the foreign passport.
- Documents supporting the facts in the application must be attached unless they cannot be obtained.
Steps1
- File the application with the voivode for your last Polish address, or the Mazowiecki voivode if you never lived in Poland; applicants abroad file through the consul.
After you arrive1
- The case is to be decided within six months of receipt; the office must notify you if it needs longer.
What happens at day 183
How Poland decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a tax yearStaying in Poland more than 183 days in the tax year makes the person a Polish tax resident.
- Foreign-source income
Persons resident in Poland for tax purposes have unlimited tax liability and settle all income in Poland, earned both in Poland and abroad, using the treaty exemption or credit method for foreign-source income.
All tax rules for Poland Tax records checked
Full official text
Polish citizenship passes automatically to a child when at least one parent is a Polish citizen, with no generation limit as long as no ancestor lost citizenship. People born abroad prove it by asking the voivode for a decision confirming possession of Polish citizenship, filed through the consulate when living abroad. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of PLN 277 (≈ $71) · Stamp duty for a decision confirming possession or loss of Polish citizenship; confirmation of citizenship acquired by repatriation is exempt. 3
Requirements
- A child acquires Polish citizenship by birth when at least one parent is a Polish citizen. 1
- The application names you and your ancestors to the second degree and describes the facts needed to establish the chain of citizenship. 1 2
- If an ancestor acquired a foreign citizenship before 19 January 1951, documents on that acquisition and on foreign military service are needed. 2
- Stamp duty for the decision is PLN 277 (≈ $71) and proof of payment is filed with the application. 3
- Polish or foreign birth and marriage certificates with Polish translations, plus copies of current and former Polish identity documents and the foreign passport. 2
- Documents supporting the facts in the application must be attached unless they cannot be obtained. 1
- File the application with the voivode for your last Polish address, or the Mazowiecki voivode if you never lived in Poland; applicants abroad file through the consul. 1 2
- The case is to be decided within six months of receipt; the office must notify you if it needs longer. 2
Stay
- Citizenship is permanent once acquired; it is not a time-limited permit.
Nationality
Open to anyone who descends from a Polish citizen through an unbroken chain of citizenship.
Work
A Polish citizen may live and work in Poland and, as an EU citizen, across the EU and EEA.
Family
Each family member obtains their own confirmation decision.
Official sources
- Ustawa z dnia 2 kwietnia 2009 r. o obywatelstwie polskim (consolidated text) · Sejm of the Republic of Poland (ISAP) · checked 2026-10-11
- Potwierdzenie posiadania lub utraty obywatelstwa polskiego · Małopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Krakowie · checked 2026-10-11
- Poświadczenie posiadania lub utraty obywatelstwa polskiego · Kujawsko-Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Bydgoszczy · checked 2026-10-11
Polish citizenship confirmation and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish citizenship confirmation | – | – | – |
| CPLP residence Portugal | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Spanish nationality by descent and option Spain | – | – | – |
| Italian citizenship by descent Italy | – | – | Yes |
| Greek citizenship by descent Greece | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Polish citizenship confirmation?
A fee of PLN 277 (≈ $71). Stamp duty for a decision confirming possession or loss of Polish citizenship; confirmation of citizenship acquired by repatriation is exempt.
How long can I stay on the Polish citizenship confirmation?
Citizenship is permanent once acquired; it is not a time-limited permit.
How long does the Polish citizenship confirmation take to process?
Statutory deadline of six months from receipt by the deciding office (Article 3a).
Can I work on the Polish citizenship confirmation?
A Polish citizen may live and work in Poland and, as an EU citizen, across the EU and EEA.
Can I bring my family on the Polish citizenship confirmation?
Each family member obtains their own confirmation decision.
How are Polish citizenship confirmation holders taxed in Poland?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Polish citizenship confirmation. The standard rules apply: 12% on the tax base up to PLN 120,000 (≈ $30,600) and 32% on the excess; tax-reducing amount PLN 3,600 (≈ $920) (page updated 24 June 2026).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Ustawa z dnia 2 kwietnia 2009 r. o obywatelstwie polskim (consolidated text) · Sejm of the Republic of Poland (ISAP) · checked 2026-10-11
- Potwierdzenie posiadania lub utraty obywatelstwa polskiego · Małopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Krakowie · checked 2026-10-11
- Poświadczenie posiadania lub utraty obywatelstwa polskiego · Kujawsko-Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Bydgoszczy · checked 2026-10-11
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