Polish Age Permit For Free

You need to reside permanently in Poland (an uninterrupted stay) for at least 2 years on the basis of a permanent residence permit. You also need to be married for at least 3 years to a person holding Polish citizenship to apply for recognition as a Polish citizen.

There are three ways of acquiring Polish citizenship: By descent by birth where at least one of the parents is a polish citizen. The birth can be either within Poland or outside of Poland. By adoption if the child is under 16. By Presidential 'granting'.

To obtain permanent residency in Poland, you must meet one of the following criteria: You have lived in Poland for at least five years with either a Polish work visa, Polish student visa, or Polish family reunification visa. You have been married to a Polish citizen for at least three years.

Polish citizenship can be granted by the President of the Republic of Poland. Polish citizenship can be restored by the Minister of Interior. A foreigner living in Poland can receive Polish citizenship by naturalization. The decision is issued by a proper Provincial Governor (wojewoda).

Granting procedure The proper authority for the grant of the card is the consul of consular district of the place of residence. This procedure is free of consular fees. The applicant is required to present documents or other evidences confirming compliance with the conditions for the granting of the Card.

The applicants must meet certain criteria to be eligible for Polish citizenship by descent. These criteria are as follows: Having direct lineage to a Polish citizen (parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent). Showing documented evidence of the familial connection (birth certificates, marriage records, etc.).

How long does it take to get Polish citizenship? The length of the process varies from one case to another and it depends on the complexity of the case. Usually, the Polish Government takes around 3 to 6 months to process Polish citizenship applications.