Services
Grant of Polish citizenship
Citizenship is granted by a decision of the President of Poland. This route is distinct from recognition as a Polish citizen; the President is not bound by a statutory eligibility checklist or a decision deadline.
Who is this service for?
- People wishing to submit an individually reasoned application to the President
- Applicants for whom recognition is not the appropriate route
- People legally residing in Poland or living abroad
How we can help
- Assessing whether the grant route is appropriate
- Organising residence history, connections and achievements
- Preparing the form, evidence and supporting reasons
How the process works
- 1
Reviewing the circumstances and application objective
- 2
Planning the reasons and supporting evidence
- 3
Preparing the complete application
- 4
Filing through the competent voivode or consul
Documents and requirements
A person legally residing in Poland files through the competent voivode, while a person living abroad files through a consul. Evidence depends on the circumstances, and no statutory decision deadline binds the President.
Official sources
Confirm current requirements in the official source before filing.