Polish citizenship can be obtained in several ways:

• By birth – if one parent is a Polish citizen.

• By granting it by the President of the Republic of Poland – upon the request of a foreigner.

• By recognition as a Polish citizen – the decision is issued by the Voivode if you meet certain conditions, for example, you have the right of permanent residence in Poland.

• By repatriation – for people of Polish descent returning to the country.

If you are of Polish descent or have ancestors who held Polish citizenship, you can submit an application to the Voivode for confirmation of Polish citizenship. To do this, you will need documents confirming your ancestors' Polish citizenship.

Depending on the procedure, the following documents may be required:

• Passport and ID,

• Birth and marriage certificates,

• Documents confirming Polish ancestry or citizenship of ancestors,

• Certificates of residence and employment in Poland.

After confirming or obtaining citizenship, you must:

• Obtain a Polish birth certificate and PESEL number,
• Submit a passport application to the voivodeship office or consulate.

Passport application procedure:

• Submit the application in person – you must appear in person at the passport office or consulate, as fingerprinting is required.
• Complete the application form – the form is available both in paper and online format, depending on the location where the application is submitted.
• Passport fee – an administrative fee is charged for issuing a passport, the amount of which depends on the applicant's age and the type of passport (standard passport, temporary passport).

The waiting time for a passport is typically 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the workload of the offices. Temporary passports may require a shorter waiting time.