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The Polish Parliament is currently working on a new bill that may significantly affect the rules for obtaining Polish citizenship. If you are a foreigner living in Poland and planning to apply for citizenship, it is important to understand what may soon change.
The draft law (Sejm print no. 1273) proposes to extend the minimum required period of residence in Poland from 3 to 10 years for foreigners who wish to be recognized as Polish citizens under Article 30(1)(1) of the Polish Citizenship Act.
This applies to foreigners who:
All other conditions remain unchanged. The amendment does not affect special groups such as spouses of Polish citizens, holders of the Pole’s Card (Karta Polaka), or refugees — for these categories, shorter residence periods still apply.
The bill has not yet been adopted, but if passed, it will come into force 30 days after publication in the Journal of Laws.
Importantly: if you submit your citizenship application before the new law takes effect, the current rules (3 years of residence) will still apply.
to consider applying for citizenship as soon as possible before the law changes.
After the new law enters into force, foreigners will need to prove at least 10 years of uninterrupted residence, which may delay their eligibility by several years.
The proposed change aims to strengthen integration of foreigners into Polish society and align national rules with European standards. For example, countries like Italy and Austria also require 10 years of residence before granting citizenship.
If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements or would like assistance with the citizenship application process, feel free to contact our law firm. We are here to support you at every step.
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