Confirmation of Polish citizenship by descent (Potwierdzenie posiadania obywatelstwa polskiego)
Confirmation of Polish citizenship by descent is a residence route in Poland (Avstamning). 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 nå 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.
| Kategori | Avstamning |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Gebyrer (familie) | CHF 15 |
| Inntekt / år | — |
| Eiendeler | — |
| Min. opphold | 0 |
| PO | nå |
| Statsborgerskap | nå |
| Arbeid | yes |
| Kvalifisert | descendants of Polish citizens with unbroken citizenship chain (no generation limit) |
| Skatt | Citizenship alone creates no tax liability; residence-based taxation. |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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