Confirmation of Polish citizenship by descent (Potwierdzenie posiadania obywatelstwa polskiego)
Confirmation of Polish citizenship by descent is a residence route in Poland (Ascendance). 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 immédiat 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.
| Catégorie | Ascendance |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 15 |
| Revenu / an | — |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | 0 |
| Résidence perm. | immédiat |
| Citoyenneté | immédiat |
| Travail | yes |
| Éligibles | descendants of Polish citizens with unbroken citizenship chain (no generation limit) |
| Impôts | Citizenship alone creates no tax liability; residence-based taxation. |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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