Poland in the UK

• To renounce 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.

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. The approval for the renunciation of Polish citizenship by either parent also applies to a minor under 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 losing Polish citizenship.

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

1. Application Form: a completed application for consent to renounce 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. your personal details,
   2. details of a spouse (if applicable),
   3. details of a child if included in the application (if applicable),
   4. documents confirming your foreign citizenship or a promise to be granted one,
   5. any documents you possess to confirm your Polish citizenship.
4. Supporting Documents: the information provided in the application can be supported by documents, including:
   1. proof of identity and citizenship,
   2. copies of Polish birth certificates,
   3. copies of Polish marriage certificates or other documents confirming marital status,
   4. proof of spouse’s identity and citizenship,
   5. proof of child’s/children’s identity and citizenship.
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 losing their Polish citizenship; the consent is made for the record before the consul.
   3. the child’s written consent to lose 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.

• A Polish citizen loses their Polish citizenship upon request, following the President of the Republic of Poland’s consent to renounce it.
• The President is not bound by any specific time limit to process the application.
• The renunciation of Polish citizenship takes effect 30 days from the date of the presidential order or earlier if specified by the President.

• 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.
• Once you receive the consent to renounce Polish citizenship, you must return your Polish passport to the consul.

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