Find out if you qualify to confirm Polish citizenship

Tell us about your family line, and our team gets back to you with where you stand and what it takes. If your ancestor held Polish citizenship, you may already hold it too. No documents to dig up yet.

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When did they leave Poland (or Polish lands)?

Your best guess is fine. Poland's citizenship law took effect in 1920, so the year your family left matters.

We read every answer, and we get back to you by email, usually within 24 hours. No obligation. We use your details only to follow up on your case (privacy policy).

How this works

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    Tell us about your family line, it only takes a minute.

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    We read your answers and check your family line against Polish citizenship law. You hear back from us by email, usually within 24 hours.

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    No credit card. No retainer. It costs nothing to start, and the answer can be 'no.'

What we check for

A direct Polish line

A parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who held Polish citizenship. Citizenship passes down the direct line, so this is the first thing we confirm.

A departure after 1920

Poland's citizenship law took effect in 1920. Families who left in 1920 or later usually kept their citizenship, and it may have passed all the way to you.

Confirmation recognizes citizenship you already hold by descent. The process runs remotely through a proxy in Poland, with no language test and no oath, and you keep your US citizenship.

Your information stays private

Your answers are read by the Five to Europe team behind Polonia Citizenship, and by no one else. We do not sell your information or use it for advertising. If you'd prefer we delete your submission after replying, say so in your message.

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