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Poland — Citizenship Guide
Citizenship by descent is available; naturalisation requires 5 years; dual citizenship is permitted.
Why Poland?
The Poland passport offers visa-free, visa-on-arrival, ETA, or e-visa access to 185 destinations, ranking it #3 globally.
Descent to great-grandparents; 3 yrs for spouses/descent (Karta Polaka).
Citizenship by descent
Poland applies jus sanguinis — citizenship can be acquired by descent from a citizen parent, and in some cases from grandparents or more distant ancestors.
Naturalisation
Naturalisation typically requires 5 years of residence, usually alongside language and integration requirements.
Dual citizenship
Poland generally permits dual citizenship.
Fees & timeline
There is no standard published application fee — costs vary, so check with official sources.
Compiled from the Citizenship Hub law dataset (approximate). Verify with official government sources before relying on this information.
Where the Poland passport can travel
Visa-free, visa on arrival, ETA, and e-visa access by destination. Hover for details.
- Visa-free
- Visa on arrival
- ETA
- e-Visa
- Visa required
- No admission
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