Get Your Poland Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
Let us make the application process easier. With our network of experts, easy-to-use tools and helpful progress trackers, we're your complete resource for acquiring dual citizenship.
Eligibility Overview
- By Descent : If you have a Polish parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent who was a Polish citizen and did not lose citizenship before your birth, you may be eligible. Poland allows citizenship to be passed indefinitely through bloodline.
- By Marriage: Foreign spouses of Polish citizens can apply for naturalization after 3 years of marriage and 2 years of residence in Poland with a permanent residence permit.
- By Naturalization: Foreign nationals can apply after 10 years of residence in Poland on a legal status, good integration, and language proficiency.
- Dual Citizenship Allowed: Poland permits dual citizenship, but Polish law always treats dual citizens as Polish within its borders, meaning they must enter and exit the country with a Polish passport.
Step-by-Step Process
- Identify your path: descent, marriage, or naturalization.
- Submit your application through a Polish consulate or voivodeship office.
- Provide proof of ancestry, residency, or marriage as applicable.
- Complete a Polish language exam (if naturalizing).
- Receive presidential confirmation (for descent) or naturalization decision.
Benefits of Polish Citizenship
- Live, work, and travel across the European Union
- Visa-free access to over 180 countries
- Pass citizenship to your children and future generations
- Access to public education, healthcare, and EU social programs
Frequently asked questions.
Does Poland allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Poland allows dual citizenship. However, dual citizens are treated solely as Polish within Poland — you must enter the country using a Polish passport.
Can I get Polish citizenship through my grandparents?
Yes. Poland allows citizenship by descent through an unbroken line of ancestry. If your ancestor was a Polish citizen and did not lose citizenship, you may be eligible — regardless of where you were born.
Can I apply through marriage?
Yes. You can apply for Polish citizenship after 3 years of marriage to a Polish citizen and at least 2 years of residence with a permanent residency card.
Will I owe taxes in both countries?
Poland taxes residents on worldwide income. If you retain another citizenship, your home country may also tax you. Tax treaties with many countries help prevent double taxation — consult a tax advisor for personalized guidance.