Polish Citizenship by Descent

Three paths to citizenship. We determine which applies to you and handle the entire process.

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2,150+
Cases
98%
Success
10+
Years
40+
Countries

Select Your Path

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Confirmation by Descent
Prove you already ARE Polish. 6-14 months.
2
Restoration
Reclaim lost citizenship. 3-6 months.
3
Naturalisation
Residence + language path. 3+ years.

How It Works — Confirmation

1

Assessment

We evaluate your ancestry chain.

2

Research

We find documents in Polish archives.

3

Application

We file with the Wojewoda.

4

Confirmation

You receive your decision + passport.

You Likely Qualify If...

  • Parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent was Polish
  • They held citizenship when their child was born
  • Citizenship was not lost through naturalization

Alternative Routes If...

  • Ancestor naturalized before 1999 → Restoration
  • Living in Poland 3+ years → Naturalisation
  • Documents missing → Genealogy Research first

What's Included

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Archive research across Poland
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Sworn translations by certified translators
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Application preparation and filing
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Legal representation
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Ongoing support in English
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Passport assistance after confirmation
Pricing

Starting at €600

Final price depends on case complexity. Free assessment gives you a fixed quote before we start.

Simple
Complex
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Standard legal work

Case evaluation, application, representation

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Sworn translations

Certified translations accepted by authorities

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Archive research

Locating missing records in civil/church archives

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Secure retrieval

Obtaining and shipping original documents

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Passport transcriptions

Post-decision registrations for EU passport

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Multiple generations

Each generation adds documents to verify

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Name changes

Mismatches across marriages, records

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Complex legal situations

Multiple marriages, contested lineage, disputes

✓ Fixed pricing — no surprises✓ Payment plans available✓ Free initial consultation

FAQ

How long does confirmation take?
6-14 months typically. Warsaw longer, Kraków shorter.
What if documents are missing?
We specialize in finding records in Polish archives.
Can my children qualify too?
Yes — citizenship passes automatically.
Do I need to speak Polish?
No — only naturalisation requires language proficiency.

Related Services

Genealogy Research
Find your Polish ancestors.
Vital Records
Translations, apostille, acquisition.

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