Poland in the UK

• To apply for Polish citizenship, you must submit your application to the President of the Republic of Poland through a consul at the Polish consular office responsible for your place of residence.
• If you reside in the UK, you can apply through the consulates in Belfast, Edinburgh, London or Manchester.
• Foreigners residing in Poland should apply through the province governor (voivode).

ATTENTION! Applications sent directly to the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland will be returned.

• You can submit the documents in person (by appointment) or send them by postal mail.
• Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
• If you submit your application by post, your signature must be officially certified (i.e. by a notary public).

Important Notes

1. If Polish citizenship is granted to either parent, it also extends to a minor in their custody if:

• the other parent has been deprived of parental custody, or
• the other parent personally makes a statement for the record before a consul, confirming their consent to the minor acquiring Polish citizenship.

1. Children older than 16 must provide an additional statement for the record before a consul, confirming their consent to be granted Polish citizenship.

1. Application Form: a completed application for Polish citizenship (must be completed in Polish).
2. Passport Photo: a passport-sized photograph is required.
3. Required Documents: documents must confirm the following:
   1. personal details of the foreigner applying for citizenship,
   2. information on means of subsistence, professional achievements, and political or social activities (if applicable),
   3. details of the foreigner’s spouse (if applicable),
   4. details of a child if included in the application (if applicable),
   5. information on parents and more distant ancestors if they were Polish citizens (if applicable),
   6. past Polish citizenship, including its loss and the date of acquiring citizenship of another country (if applicable).
4. Supporting Documents: the information provided in the application can be supported by documents, including:
   1. proof of identity and citizenship,
   2. documents authorizing residence or stay in Poland,
   3. copies of birth certificates,
   4. copies of marriage certificates or other documents confirming marital status,
   5. proof of spouse’s identity and citizenship,
   6. proof of child’s/children’s identity,
   7. documents authorizing the child’s/children’s residence or stay in Poland,
   8. documents confirming Polish citizenship of parents or ancestors,
   9. documents confirming the loss of Polish citizenship by the applicant, their children, or ancestors,
   10. proof of acquisition of foreign citizenship by the applicant or their children if they were previously Polish citizens,
   11. proof of means of subsistence,
   12. documents confirming professional achievements, political or social activity.
5. Additional Documents for Minors: if the application includes a minor, the following additional documents are required:
   1. a copy of the child’s birth certificate,
   2. a statement of consent from the other parent, agreeing to the child being granted Polish citizenship; the consent is made for the record before the consul.
   3. the child’s written consent to be granted Polish citizenship (required if the child is 16 or older); the consent is made for the record before the consul.

Important Notes

• Language Requirement: the application must be completed in Polish only.
• Original Documents: both original Polish and foreign documents must be submitted with the application; copies of these documents must be certified by a consul as true copies of the originals.
• Translations: all documents issued in a foreign language must be translated into Polish (i.e. by a sworn translator or a consul).
• EU Documents: some documents issued in the EU country may be accompanied by a multilingual standard form issued under Regulation 2016/1191, instead of a translation.
• Apostille for EU Documents: some documents issued in EU countries that are not covered by Regulation 2016/1191 may have an apostille attached.
• Apostille or Legalization for Non-EU Documents: documents issued outside the EU:
  • If from a country that is a party to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961, an apostille may be attached.
  • If from a non-signatory country, the document may be legalized by a Polish consul.

• The fee is 299 GBP.
• An unpaid application will not be processed. Make sure to submit the required payment along with your application for it to be considered.

Polish citizenship is granted to a foreigner by the President of the Republic of Poland. The President is not bound by any specific time limit to process the application.

• You can collect the documents in person.
• The consul can also send the documents to an address of your choice – please discuss this option when submitting your application.

• You cannot appeal the decision.
• Presidential orders are final and not subject to appeal.

How can my child receive Polish citizenship?

Polish citizenship may be granted to a foreigner upon request and to a minor at the request of their legal representatives.

If Polish citizenship is granted to both parents, it automatically extends to their minor children under their parental custody. However, minors aged 16-18 must personally declare their consent to obtain Polish citizenship.