The diary indicates that Poland has any of the most liberal rules concerning the granting of citizenship. It is now adequate for a foreigner to live in Poland for 3 years to apply for a passport. In consequence to expanding immigration, especially from Ukraine, the Law and Justice Plans to tighten these conditions, raising the demands of foreigners, following another European countries.
The aim is to increase the minimum continuous stay in Poland from 3 to 10 years - We read.
Poland – an immigrant country
The Ministry of Interior and Administration will work on changes in the strategy of broadcasting Polish citizenship. The trial will begin after the presidential election.
We want to consult with the fresh president, whose prerogative is to give citizenship – explains in conversation with Republic Maciej Duszczyk, Deputy Minister of Interior.
W The Sejm is to vote on a government repatriation project, which besides introduces changes in citizenship. The task aims at combating abuse and at the same time increases the budget for bringing the families of repatriates to Poland. It besides includes an increase in fees for submitting an application for designation and granting citizenship, which will amount to PLN 1669. Currently, the President's request for citizenship is free. In addition, the fee for the confirmation of nationality will increase, from 58 PLN to 277 PLN.
The government plans to improvement citizenship laws and present fresh rules in the fall of 2025. Deputy Minister Duszczyk stressed that Poland has become an immigrant country and that the fresh law will take into account this reality.
What is it like today?
Polish citizenship can be obtained in 2 main modes: by designation as a Polish citizen and by granting citizenship by the president of Poland.
Recognition as a Polish citizen is given by the voivode and concerns people who have documented Polish origin, long stay in Poland or another relationships with the country. These people must meet certain conditions, specified as cognition of Polish language and integration into Polish society.
The granting of citizenship by the president of the Republic of Poland is more flexible. The president has extended powers and can give citizenship to people who do not even live in Poland if, for example, they have peculiar merits for the country or exceptional achievements. The procedure for granting citizenship is not limited by the request of permanent residence in Poland.
Both procedures require the presentation of appropriate papers and compliance with certain criteria, but the granting of citizenship by the president of the Republic of Poland gives more freedom and may include persons who have no links with Poland.
