🇵🇱 Poland · Ancestry
Confirmation of Polish Citizenship by Descent (Potwierdzenie Posiadania Obywatelstwa) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Ancestry proof | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €14 |
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.pl/web/mswia-en/confirmation-of-possession-or-loss-of-polish-citizenship.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Ancestry proof
https://www.gov.pl/web/mswia-en/confirmation-of-possession-or-loss-of-polish-citizenship · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.gov.pl/web/mswia-en/confirmation-of-possession-or-loss-of-polish-citizenship · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.gov.pl/web/mswia-en/confirmation-of-possession-or-loss-of-polish-citizenship · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.