Poland is part of the EU and has one of the world's best passports.
More than 9 million Americans have Polish ancestry, with a large concentration of them in the Chicago area.
Polish citizenship by ancestry is very open. But not all ethnic Poles could claim Polish citizenship; those whose ancestors left before the independence in 1918 would have had to be able to trace their address in local registries.
Your ancestor could have also lost their Polish citizenship if they became a citizen of another country before 1951. If your ancestors are still alive, they can apply for restoration of citizenship in order for you to apply.
Polish Citizenship by Descent Application Requirements
Applicants may be eligible to one of the following:
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Your ancestor was born in Poland (or one of the former territories) and resided there after 1920; or
Left Poland before 1920, but your ancestors' residential address can be found in the Polish, Prussian, Russian or Austro-Hungarian registers; and
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Didn't lose their Polish citizenship until the day of your birth.
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Verify eligibility and onboarding with Global RCG.
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Book an appointment at the Polish consulate near you
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We help you collect all the relevant documents and fill the forms
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Go to your consulate appointment with your documents and forms
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Receive your Polish citizenship certificate
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