Confirmation of Possession or Loss of Polish Citizenship

A positive decision results in the issuance of a ruling confirming Polish citizenship if the applicant has submitted a request for confirmation of possession of Polish citizenship. If the applicant has applied for confirmation of the loss of Polish citizenship, a positive decision will result in a ruling confirming the loss of Polish citizenship. The decision on the confirmation of possession or loss of Polish citizenship is issued by the voivode.

A positive decision results in the issuance of a ruling confirming Polish citizenship if the applicant has submitted a request for confirmation of possession of Polish citizenship. If the applicant has applied for confirmation of the loss of Polish citizenship, a positive decision will result in a ruling confirming the loss of Polish citizenship. The decision on the confirmation of possession or loss of Polish citizenship is issued by the voivode.

In the case of a negative decision, the applicant may appeal to the Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration within 14 days.

▬  Application Review Process  ▬

To initiate the procedure for confirming possession or loss of Polish citizenship, the applicant must submit the following documents:

✓ A document confirming the applicant’s identity and citizenship;

✓ A civil status record;

✓ Documents proving the Polish ancestry of the applicant’s ancestors.

▬  Who can apply for confirmation of possession or loss of Polish citizenship  ▬

Anyone with Polish ancestry can apply for confirmation of Polish citizenship. A person is considered of Polish descent if they have at least one parent of Polish nationality, a grandparent of Polish nationality, or two great-grandparents. In certain cases, an application for confirmation of possession or loss of Polish citizenship may also concern a deceased person.

Anyone with Polish ancestry can apply for confirmation of Polish citizenship. A person is considered of Polish descent if they have at least one parent of Polish nationality, a grandparent of Polish nationality, or two great-grandparents. In certain cases, an application for confirmation of possession or loss of Polish citizenship may also concern a deceased person.

▬  Formal requirements for the application for confirmation of possession or loss of Polish citizenship  ▬

▬  Formal requirements for the application for

confirmation of possession or loss of Polish citizenship  ▬

A person of Polish descent can apply for confirmation of possession or loss of Polish citizenship. Importantly, even if a foreigner resides abroad, they may still be entitled to Polish citizenship by virtue of Polish law.

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We are based in Poland and specialize in legal assistance for foreigners, providing support in proceedings before public administration authorities. Our goal is client satisfaction, which is why we offer professional services tailored to individual needs, taking into account urgent situations and the expectations of even the most demanding clients.

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