Polish citizenship by descent or "right of blood"
In Poland, there is a law that provides for obtaining Polish citizenship by the "right of blood". This means that a child born in any country, but having at least one parent who is a Polish citizen, automatically acquires Polish citizenship. Also, this includes obtaining citizenship by descent (up to the third generation), in which case it is necessary to documentarily prove kinship with Polish citizens.
The procedure for obtaining citizenship for the child of a Polish citizen involves filing an application to confirm Polish citizenship with the voivode. Both parents must agree to the child obtaining Polish citizenship, otherwise this will need to be contested in court.
Advantages of Polish citizenship:
- Multiple border crossings, the ability to travel and reside in other EU countries without an additional visa;
- Ability to legally work in Poland;
- Ability to purchase and register a vehicle, real estate;
- Access to free medical assistance in Polish state clinics;
- Opportunity to start your own business, engage in entrepreneurship;
- Access to free education;
- Opportunity to receive benefits and state assistance;
- Right to vote in elections.
To obtain citizenship by descent, the following documents are required:
- Original passport and copies in 2 copies;
- Personal birth certificate;
- Completed application - 2 copies;
- Photo 3.5x4.5 cm, taken no later than 6 months before submitting the application - 4 copies;
- Birth certificate of a relative who is a Polish citizen;
- Education documents;
- Certificate confirming knowledge of the Polish language not lower than B1 level, you can register for the exam via the link;
- Income certificate;
- Receipt for payment of the fee;
- Additionally, it is better to submit a document from the Polish community or from the Catholic parish;
- Documents confirming continuous residence in Poland for at least 1 year on legal grounds based on the Residence Card by origin or the Pole's Card.
*All documents must be translated into Polish by a sworn translator. You can order such a service on our website "Consultant".
Minor children of the applicant for Polish citizenship are submitted free of charge, a package of documents must be provided for each child. Wives/husbands of a person who has obtained citizenship have the right to receive a Permanent Residence Card.
Conclusion
Detailed consultation, as well as full legal support for obtaining Polish citizenship by descent or "right of blood", can be obtained on the "Consultant" marketplace.
