FAQ

Added: 28.12.2022

No, the data contained in Polish copies of civil status records i residence card should be uniform. In this case, a statement may be attached explaining the reasons for the discrepancy, especially since it is not a discrepancy resulting from an obvious error or from an official change of data.

Added: 28.12.2022

Yes, all data included in Polish civil status records they must be uniform. A civil status record containing data inconsistent with other civil status records (if they state an earlier event and concern the same person) is subject to rectification.

Added: 28.12.2022

When filling in the application form for granting Polish citizenship, a number of information should be provided, e.g. you must enter your spouse's details. Documents confirming the data and information provided in the application, including documents confirming the current marital status as well as the identity and citizenship of the spouse, should be presented. It was assumed that the current copy of the marriage certificate is one that is not older than 3 months, because only then does it confirm the circumstance that it is supposed to result from, i.e. married on the day of submitting the application.

Added: 28.12.2022

No, in the case of granting Polish citizenship birth certificate published by Polish Registry Office it should contain the name/names and surname, date and place of birth, father's name and surname and mother's name and - if possible - maiden name.

Added: 28.12.2022

No, copies of civil status records must be issued by Poland Registry Office based Polish civil status records. Foreigners who have foreign civil status records and want to apply for Polish citizenship must transfer their foreign civil status records to the Polish registry by way of transcription (transcription of the act is otherwise its location).

Added: 28.12.2022

The application for granting Polish citizenship is not subject to stamp duty.

Added: 28.12.2022

Officially certified signature it is a signature under the application, the authenticity of which is beyond doubt. The authenticity of the signature is certified by a Polish person notary.

Added: 28.12.2022

No, the application for Polish citizenship is submitted in person or by mail officially certified signature through the voivode competent for the place of permanent residence or - if you live permanently outside of Poland - Polish consul.

Added: 28.12.2022

In case of difficulties with writing via inPOL Foreigner Portal the application can be submitted at the Registry Office of the Department for Foreigners at ul. Marszałkowska 3/5 in Warsaw and at the Customer Service Point at pl. Bankowy 3/5 (General Chancellery of the Mazowieckie Voivodship Office in Warsaw). The application submitted at the point of entry must contain officially certified signature.
You can also send your application by post to:

Mazovian Voivodship Office in Warsaw
Foreigners Affairs Department
Citizenship and Repatriation Branch
st. Marszałkowska 3/5, 00-624 Warsaw.

The application sent by post must contain officially certified signature.

Added: 28.12.2022

The application can be submitted in person at the Customer Service Point of the Citizenship and Repatriation Branch only after prior appointment for a specific day and time via inPOL Foreigner Portal. The application can also be submitted to the Registry Office of the Department for Foreigners at ul. Marszałkowska 3/5 in Warsaw and at the Customer Service Point at pl. Bankowy 3/5 (General Chancellery of the Mazowieckie Voivodship Office in Warsaw). The application submitted at the point of entry must contain officially certified signature.
You can also send your application by post to:

Mazovian Voivodship Office in Warsaw
Foreigners Affairs Department
Citizenship and Repatriation Branch
st. Marszałkowska 3/5, 00-624 Warsaw.

The application sent by post must contain officially certified signature.

Website