Publication date: 31.03.2025
I am Vladlena Kaufman, the founder of Kaufman Group, a lawyer with Ukrainian and Polish education, with over 5 years of experience in business legal support and foreigner legalization in Poland. In-depth knowledge of the law and efficiency are what set me apart from other professionals. In my work, I do not just solve problems, but create strategies that save money and time.
Case study: a man, a native of Ukraine, who has been living in Poland for 7 years. He has a Karta Polaka, works in an IT company in Warsaw, is married to a Polish woman, and has a child. He has applied for citizenship.
The problem: During the application process, an administrative violation was found - an overdue registration of residence (zameldowanie) three years ago. As a result, there is a risk of being denied citizenship.
Solution: Prepare an explanatory letter and additional documents confirming integration into Polish society.
The person received:
- Certificate of stable income from the place of work
Letter of recommendation from the employer
Child's birth certificate
Documents on payment of taxes
Confirmation of participation in Polish charitable projects
Result: After 9 months of waiting, client received a positive decision and became a Polish citizen.
How to obtain Polish citizenship?
Through residence on the territory of Poland.
To obtain Polish citizenship on the basis of residence, you need to live in Poland for a certain number of years. This way is often used by those who have a permanent or temporary residence permit in Poland.
Minimum requirements:
Legal residence for 5 years with a permanent residence permit (or 3 years for persons of Polish origin or spouses of Polish citizens).
Knowledge of Polish language at B1 level.
Proof of financial solvency to live in Poland.
Documents for obtaining Polish citizenship through residence:
- Citizenship application.
Documents confirming legal residence in Poland.
Certificate of Polish language proficiency.
Proof of financial solvency (bank statement, employment contract).
Passport and other identity documents.
Through marriage with a Polish citizen.
If you have been married to a Polish citizen for at least 3 years, you can apply for Polish citizenship. After proving your permanent residence in Poland and marriage to a Polish citizen, you are eligible for citizenship.
Basic requirements:
- Residence in Poland for at least 2 years after marriage to a Polish citizen.
Knowledge of Polish language at B1 level.
Proof of stable income and social adaptation.
Documents for obtaining citizenship by marriage:
- Application for citizenship.
Marriage certificate.
Proof of legal residence in Poland.
Certificate of Polish language proficiency.
Documents on financial solvency.
Because of Polish origin (repatriation)
If you have Polish ancestry, you can apply for repatriation. This is a procedure allowing persons with Polish ancestry (parents, grandparents or great-grandparents) to obtain Polish citizenship.
Main requirements:
- Proof of Polish ancestry (e.g. documents confirming your ancestors' citizenship or their Polish origin).
Knowledge of Polish language at A1 level (in some cases).
Submitting an application to a consulate or an appropriate authority in Poland.
Documents for obtaining citizenship by descent:
- Application for citizenship.
Passports or documents of your ancestors.
Birth certificates and other documents confirming Polish origin.
Certificate of Polish language proficiency (if required).
Actions of a lawyer to assist in obtaining Polish citizenship
- Consultation on citizenship issues
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Preparation and verification of documents
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Preparation of an application for citizenship
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Representation of the client's interests in the authorities
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Consultations and support at all stages
The process of obtaining Polish citizenship can be complicated and requires attention to detail. Vladlena Kaufman, an experienced specialist, will help you to understand all stages of the process, from preparing documents to applying for and obtaining citizenship. He will provide you with legal support, ensuring that all the steps are completed properly, which will increase your chances of success in this procedure.
