Polish passport a luxury item? Foreigners will have to wait longer for it

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2025-05-07 06:38, act.2025-05-07 07:38

published 2025-05-07 06:38

update 2025-05-07 07:38

Not three, but ten years of uninterrupted stay of a foreigner in Poland – PiS wants tighten the conditions for obtaining Polish citizenship. The government also - indicates in Wednesday's edition of "Rzeczpospolita".

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As noted in the article, Poland has one of the most liberal regulations on granting citizenship. "It is enough that a foreigner he will live in Poland for three years so that he can effectively apply for Polish passport. In response to growing immigration, especially Ukrainian, PiS wants – following the example of other European countries – to raise the requirements for foreigners" - we read. "It is about extending the minimum period uninterrupted stay in Poland from three to ten years," it added.

Polish citizenship can be obtained in two ways. The first is recognition as a Polish citizen – it is granted by the voivode. The second mode is granting citizenship by the President of the Republic of Poland, which is not limited in any way. Citizenship can therefore be obtained by a foreigner who has not been in Poland at all. lives.

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As "Rz" found out, the new conditions of the Polish citizenship work is planned by the Ministry of Interior and Administration. They will start after the elections presidential. "We want to consult them with the new president, whose prerogative is to grant citizenship" – explains to "Rz" Prof. Maciej Duszczyk, Deputy Minister internal affairs.

On Wednesday, the Sejm is to vote on the government bill on repatriation, which also includes changes regarding citizenship. As "Rz" wrote, the project is to combat abuses, but also increases the budget for bringing families to Poland repatriates. It introduces new, higher fees for accepting an application for recognition and granting citizenship: PLN 1,669. "Currently, the application for granting citizenship by the president is free of charge" - emphasizes Deputy Minister Duszczyk. It will also increase rate from PLN 58 to PLN 277 for confirmation of citizenship.

The government wants to reform the rules on citizenship and present them in the autumn of 2025. "We are aware that Poland has become a country immigrants and the new law will take this into account," adds the deputy minister. Duszczyk. (PAP)

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