Confirmation of Polish citizenship by descent (Potwierdzenie posiadania obywatelstwa polskiego)
Confirmation of Polish citizenship by descent is a residence route in Poland (Ancestry). Documented ancestry; ancestor must not have lost Polish citizenship (e.g., pre-1951 foreign military service/naturalisation rules). No language test, no residence. Dual citizenship tolerated. Fee PLN 58 (stamp duty; consular filing extra).
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Permanent residence: after now years. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
Citizenship alone creates no tax liability; residence-based taxation.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Ancestry |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 15 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | now |
| Citizenship | now |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | descendants of Polish citizens with unbroken citizenship chain (no generation limit) |
| Tax | Citizenship alone creates no tax liability; residence-based taxation. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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