Poland in the UK

Polish nationals abroad can have their passports issued by a consul, who provides two types of passports: long-term and temporary.

A valid passport:

• Allows you to cross borders and stay abroad.
• Confirms your Polish citizenship.
• Verifies your identity based on the details listed in the document.

Passport Validity:

• For those under 12 years old: the passport is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.
• For those over 12 years old: the passport is valid for 10 years from the date of issue.

Long-Term Passports contain a microchip storing biometric data, including a facial image and fingerprints.

Temporary Passports may be issued to individuals who:

• are abroad and request a temporary passport by submitting an application;
• are unable to provide fingerprints due to a temporary physical limitation;
• face urgent situations, including:
  - returning to their place of residence,
  - illness (with proof),
  - illness or death of a family member (with proof),
  - professional obligations (with proof),
  - compulsory education, skill development, or care for minors lacking full legal capacity.

IMPORTANT!

• A temporary passport is valid for the period specified within, up to a maximum of 365 days from the issue date.
• Honorary consuls are not authorized to issue passports.
• Before traveling, check the entry and stay requirements of your destination to ensure your passport meets the necessary validity requirements and to confirm if temporary passports are accepted.