Polish ancestry – Five to Europe https://fivetoeurope.com The Best and Easiest Way To Get European Citizenship Mon, 08 May 2023 09:32:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fivetoeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-five-to-europe-icon-32x32.png Polish ancestry – Five to Europe https://fivetoeurope.com 32 32 Do you have Polish ancestry? Get your Polish passport! https://fivetoeurope.com/2023/05/08/do-you-have-polish-ancestry-get-your-polish-passport/ Mon, 08 May 2023 09:30:04 +0000 https://fivetoeurope.com/?p=994545

Polish passport holders get lots of privileges and benefits along with it. Apart from having free access to over 180 countries around the world, you get free and unlimited access to the European Union. In other words, you and your family can live in Europe without any time limits and work here without a need for a visa.

Your Polish ancestry can get you Polish citizenship

If you have Polish ancestry and know that at least one of your Polish ancestors left Poland after 1920, this is already great. Now, it’s a matter of proving they were Polish by locating the documents in Poland issued by the Polish government such as residential records, vital records, documents confirming service in the Polish army among others. It is also necessary to prove that your Polish ancestors and any of their descendants linking them to you, did not lose Polish citizenship.

What if you don’t have any documents proving your Polish citizenship?

Here we can offer research towards locating records and evidence needed to support your Polish citizenship claim. If you have absolutely no records, but have a good number of details about your Polish ancestors such as date and place of birth, full name, parents’ names etc. in most cases this is already a good enough base to search archives and civil registry offices in Poland. Try to talk to your family members who may know more. See if there is anything in the archives in the country of your origin, such as naturalization records, petition for naturalization, immigration documents, passengers’ lists. They may contain precious information for us to confirm your eligibility and commence research in Poland on your behalf.

Polish citizenship confirmation process

Polish citizenship is passed via ‘the right of blood’. Once your eligibility for Polish citizenship by descent is confirmed, it is necessary to lodge your citizenship application to get an official document confirming your Polish citizenship. You need to present documents confirming your lineage, documents proving your ancestor was a Polish citizen, and documents confirming that Polish citizenship was not lost by your Polish ancestors and any of his or her descendants all the way to you.

Once you are issued with your Polish citizenship confirmation, and have your vital records registered in Poland such as birth and marriage certificates, the last step for you is to apply for your Polish passport. This needs to happen in person at the Polish Consulate general since a Polish passport is biometric and you are required to leave your fingerprints. This is just formality and after a couple of weeks, your passport will be issued to you!

Polish citizenship for my children

If you are eligible for Polish citizenship by descent, so are your children and grandchildren etc. You can lodge your citizenship application at the same time to make it smooth for them to apply for a Polish passport later in the process.  Please keep in mind you can skip generations in the process, what that means, your children can apply for Polish citizenship without you going through the process, but they still need to prove lineage to your ancestors via you, by presenting your birth certificate. 

]]> Five reasons you should get a Polish Citizenship and apply for a Polish passport https://fivetoeurope.com/2023/04/25/5-reasons-you-should-get-polish-citizenship/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:45:00 +0000 https://fivetoeurope.com/?p=988774

If you have Polish ancestry and think about getting your Polish citizenship and Polish passport, think no further! 

It’s an opportunity for you and your family to enjoy freedom of residence and movement in European Union and also many European countries outside of EU.

Why you should consider doing it? Here are the five good reasons:

1. You will become Polish citizen but in addition to that, also European citizen

Poland has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and therefore, with Polish citizenship you automatically become a European Union citizen. A Polish passport will open many gates for you across Europe to freely live, work and travel across. There are no restrictions for any European Countries citizens to live or work and everyone is treated equally.

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The 27 member countries of the European Union:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden

2. You can travel freely within Europe and not only

There are no border controls inside the EU and special gates for EU citizens at the airport, if you enter Europe out of Schengen zone. That means no more time consuming border checks and no more long queues. 

Did you know the Polish passport is one of the most powerful travel documents in the whole world? Believe us or not, it really is! That means you can visit more than 180 countries and, at the same time, avoid any formalities associated with crossing borders, such as long queues at the airport or visa restrictions.

In some countries outside the EU, Polish passport may be much better and beneficial than one of your country, while entering or applying for a visa. Double check which one is more convenient for you to use while going to Asia or applying for Working Holiday visas in various countries.

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3. You can live everywhere within the EU

With Polish passport, all European Union countries are open for you and you can live everywhere without any limits and restrictions. This right extends to your family members e.g. spouse, children, even if they didn’t hold EU citizenship. 

Poland is a wonderful country to live in, but once you finally have your travel document issued, you can move aaround Europe and change your whole life. Do not worry about the labor market too! It is open to European Union citizens, but before you decide to take such a step, please check the legal regulations in the country you choose as your final destination. The tax issue might be different. In most cases, it is also crucial to report your presence at the appropriate institution.

4. You can work everywhere within the EU

European Union job market will become open and widely available for you. Once you become Polish citizen, you will not need any visa or permission to work in any of the EU countries. The same would apply to opening business in Poland or anywhere in the EU. There are non-EU countries such as Norway, Switzerland and Iceland among others, which still offer much less restrictions for EU citizens when it comes to work and residency regulations and visas restrictions.

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Another massive advantage of you becoming Polish is that you can bring your family on board. Your spouse despite not being Polish citizen, gets equal rights to yours

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5. You can pass it to your children and grandchildren and so on

Once you are a confirmed Polish citizen, you can pass your Polish citizenship to your descendant in direct blood lineage following ‘right of blood’. Even if your children will not decide to go ahead with the process, your grandchildren would be able to confirm Polish citizenship after you. It’s worth going through the process and keeping it for the future generations in your family. 

Remember that the rights you gain as a holder of Polish citizenship extend to your family members even though they are not fully-fledged citizens of Poland.

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Read also: Passports under Polish law

]]> Why should I confirm my Polish citizenship, become a Polish citizen and obtain a Polish passport? https://fivetoeurope.com/2023/01/26/why-should-i-confirm-my-polish-citizenship-become-a-polish-citizen-and-obtain-a-polish-passport/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:17:51 +0000 https://fivetoeurope.com/?p=994310

If you have Polish ancestry, there is a chance you are eligible to obtain Polish citizenship by descent and get a Polish passport. There is a list of requirements you and your ancestors need to meet to prove that Polish citizenship was not lost, and a set of evidence you need to provide in the form of certified or original documents. If you wonder if you should do that, below you can find additional information that should convince you!

1. You will become a Polish citizen, but in addition to that also a European Citizen.

That gives you access to the entire European Union and much easier residential and visa requirements in other countries which may not be a part of the EU but are still in Europe. Basically, being Polish opens your European door!

2. You can travel freely within Europe (Schengen zone border-free area) and not only.

No more queuing at the airport before “Other countries” sign. Once you are in the Schengen zone; you are a European Union citizen and that gives you the right of free movement. There are also no border controls while you travel by land. Sometimes you don’t even realize you crossed the border already and are in a different country.

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3. You can live anywhere within the EU.

A Polish passport gives you freedom to reside anywhere in Europe. You just need to register your residency with the country of your choice and for that please contact local authorities. It is also much easier for Polish citizens to buy a property in Europe. Besides that, if you decide to spend your retirement somewhere in Greece or Italy, guess what? You can!

4. You can work anywhere within the EU and some non-EU countries like Norway, Switzerland among others.

Once you are a Polish passport holder, the European job market is widely open for you. You just need to apply for a job and get it. Your employer will not need to sponsor you or acquire a job permit, you as a Polish and European citizen can work without any visa or time limits.

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5. You can pass it to your children and grandchildren and so on.

Yes, once you are eligible for Polish citizenship confirmation by descent, so are your children and your further descendants in the future. Think about securing access to public European universities and the job market for them. They will also be able to freely backpack through Europe without a need for a visa and requirement to leave after 90 days. They will be grateful! If you are a Polish citizen, and if you just got a child, think about securing Polish citizenship and Polish passport for him or her.

6. Your spouse, despite not being a Polish citizen, gets equal rights to yours to work and reside in Europe.

Polish citizenship cannot be passed via marriage, however, in case you are married, and once you are a Polish passport holder, your spouse gets the same rights as yours to reside and work in any European country. You just need to follow the regulations in the country of your choice, register your spouse residency with the appropriate authorities, and she or he is free to stay with you. There are some options for obtaining citizenship by naturalization after a certain period, but this is a different procedure to Polish citizenship confirmation by descent and different rules and requirements apply in case of naturalization across Europe.  Learn more about family members rights from our FAQs section.

7. Your other family members are also eligible to confirm their Polish citizenship.

Once we establish after whom we could confirm your Polish citizenship by descent, all your family members that are directly related to him or her, are eligible for Polish citizenship confirmation along with you. You only need one Polish ancestor; you need to prove lineage and confirm he or she did not lose Polish citizenship and passed it to you. All descendants of your Polish ancestor, such as your siblings, cousins, parents, aunts, and uncles can confirm Polish citizenship as well and become Polish citizens. If you are a confirmed Polish citizen, it is enough to give us your consent to use your file, and your research findings, and we will be able to use it to your other family members.

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8. Once you are a Polish citizen you can study for free at many public universities or get reduced fees.

Many public universities across Europe offer free education to European Union citizens. By being a Polish citizen and Polish passport holder, you can either study for free or at reduced tuition fees. A Polish passport also gives you an opportunity to apply for European Union programs organized by the European Union such as student’s exchange or doctors’ exchange. Once you are Polish and a European citizen, you can apply to study at many prestigious European universities, not only in Poland.

9. You get the benefits of double citizenship and you can use whichever passport is more convenient while applying for visas or entering countries outside Europe (e.g. Asia).

One you have your Polish passport issued to you, you get the full package of rights that goes along with it. As a Polish citizen, it will be easier for you to travel to and within Europe. But not only. When you travel outside Europe, check visa requirements as Polish passport holders have visa free entry to many countries. For instance, in some cases it may be more convenient for you to use a Polish passport while travelling to Asia than the passport you currently hold. Just use whichever is better for you and enjoy the benefits of being Polish dual citizen.

If you would like to learn more about Polish citizenship confirmation, please feel free to contact our Polish citizenship experts.

We will be more than happy to assess your situation, advise on the best possible option for you and give you details about next steps.

How to get in touch with Polish Citizenship Experts:

 Contact us for a free consultation and confirmation of your eligibility for Polish citizenship by descent. You can fill in our Contact Form on our website, send us an email at contact@fivetoeurope.com or give us a call phone / WhatsApp / Signal + 48 509 374 209

]]> Brexit and British citizens of Polish descent https://fivetoeurope.com/2023/01/19/brexit-and-british-citizens-of-polish-descent/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://fivetoeurope.com/?p=989063

How did the Polish ancestors of British citizens land in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom there is a big population of British Poles, British citizens of Polish descent. Many of their ancestors settled down in the UK after World War II. There were Polish soldiers, servicemen, and women, who fought alongside allied forces, Polish military personnel, Polish survivors of German concentration and POW camps. After WWII ended, many of them did not want to or could not return to Poland, due to the fact that Poland became a communist country and Soviet repressions of Poles. As there were soldiers and former members of the Home Army, they were often at risk to be oppressed and be executed by the Soviets.

Initially, a large Polish community cantered around near military camps, where military personnel had been stationed during the war. Later on, once they felt more comfortable and used to British civil life, they spread out across the country.

Great Britain offered shelter and a new home to Polish families and Polish soldiers fighting during the war under the British Command. After a couple of years of living in the UK, most of them took British citizenship by naturalization but that did not cause loss of Polish citizenship. Polish citizenship, unless renounced intentionally, was kept by them and passed to their descendants, children and grandchildren, who now can go through the process of Polish citizenship confirmation and get a Polish passport. 

British citizens with Polish descent living in the UK

Nowadays, lots of descendants of Polish soldiers, military personnel, and war refugees live in the UK. They are grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Polish war heroes, who can obtain Polish citizenship after their Polish ancestors and this way guarantee themselves free access to the European Union.

There are several archives and institutions in the UK which keep records about Polish soldiers and pilots such as The Ministry of The Defence. They often have books of soldiers, confirming military service history, details such as date and place of birth, family members details. Records confirming military service in the Polish Resettlement Corps often confirm Polish citizenship of your ancestor and are a great source of additional information in case additional research is needed in Poland. If you have them already, you can send them to us at contact@fivetoeurope.com for a review. After seeing them, we will be able to confirm if you are eligible for Polish citizenship by descent and advice what else (if anything) will be needed in addition to support your Polish citizenship claim.

Why is it worth confirming Polish citizenship for British citizens?

With the Brexit vote, the United Kingdom withdrew its membership from the European Union. British citizens who still wish to work, study, or travel in the EU will need to follow a different process. That means they would need to legally register as a resident or in some cases, apply for a visa or work permit.

Therefore, if you are a British citizen with Polish ancestry, it is very convenient for you to confirm your Polish citizenship and apply for a Polish passport, which equals the passport of the European Union. This way, you can secure yourself and your family members, children and grandchildren an easy access to the European job market and visa free travels. In the future, if you or anyone from your family, decides to move abroad, Polish citizenship will also be helpful. With a Polish passport you can reside anywhere within the European Union and buy property which has much less formalities. You can hold dual citizenship, British and Polish citizenship and depending on the situation, you can use whichever passport is more convenient.

A Polish passport will allow you to stay in the European Union for more than 90 days without a need for you to leave the Schengen zone. If you would like to spend your retirement in one of the European Union countries, it is worth considering applying for your Polish citizenship confirmation and getting a Polish passport as a result of it. 

Process of confirming Polish citizenship for a British citizen with Polish ancestry – what do you need to know?

Contact us for a free consultation of your situation, and we will closely check your case and your Polish ancestor’s details. We will analyse your family immigration history and check your eligibility for a Polish citizenship application. Depending on whether you have enough Polish documents or not, we will conduct research across archives in Poland and the UK to search for documents oriented towards Polish citizenship confirmation.

How to get in touch with Polish Citizenship Experts:

 Get a free consultation and confirmation of your eligibility for Polish citizenship by descent. You can fill in our Contact Form on our website, send us an email at contact@fivetoeurope.com or give us a call phone / WhatsApp / Signal + 48 509 374 209

]]> Passports under Polish law https://fivetoeurope.com/2022/07/28/passports-under-polish-law/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:22:57 +0000 https://fivetoeurope.com/?p=993847

The Polish passport is an official document authorizing the crossing of borders and residence abroad and certifying Polish citizenship, as well as the identity of the person indicated in it in terms of the data the document contains.

Such a concept was introduced by the Law of July 13, 2006 on Passport Documents. Accordingly, we can distinguish three features of the Polish passport.

First, it constitutes proof of the identity of the person to whom it applies. Therefore, a Polish passport can be categorized as an official document, on the basis of which it is possible to establish certain elements of identity.

Second, the passport is proof of the existence of a knot of Polish citizenship.

Third, the passport is a certificate of the right of the country that issued it to exercise diplomatic protection over the holder of such a document.

Polish passport document – issuance and validity

The Law on Passport Documents formulates the right of every Polish citizen to get a Polish passport, while at the same time allowing for the possibility of deprivation or restriction of this right, but only in the cases provided by the law.

The Polish passport document is an official document. It is drawn up in the form described and constitutes evidence of what is officially stated therein.

In the current state of the law, four types of passport documents can be distinguished: passport, temporary passport, diplomatic passport, and service passport of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The passport is the most common of the passport documents provided by the law. It is valid for 10 years from the date of its issuance, while a passport issued to a minor under the age of 13 is valid for only 5 years.

A special passport document is a temporary passport. It has a significantly reduced validity period compared to a passport. It is valid for the period indicated therein, but no longer than 12 months from the date of issue. Temporary passport is issued in cases specified by law.

As a rule, passports and temporary passports in Poland are issued by the Voivode, and abroad by the Consul. As a rule, a fee is charged for the issuance of a Polish passport and a temporary passport.

Those entitled to receive a diplomatic passport include the President of the Republic of Poland, the Speaker and Deputy Speakers of the Sejm, the Speaker and Deputy Speakers of the Senate, the President and Deputy Presidents of the Council of Ministers, ministers, secretaries, and undersecretaries of state, deputies and senators, members of the European Parliament elected in Poland, the President, Deputy President and judges of the Constitutional Tribunal and others.

Family members of most of the above-mentioned eligible persons are also eligible to receive diplomatic passports. As a rule, a diplomatic passport can be used only in the performance of professional duties.

Polish passport documents are in the form of a booklet. Their form is regulated in detail in the Decree of the Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration of 16.08.2010 on Passport Documents.

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the restoration of independence, Polish passports with a personalization page with a revised design and made of rigid polycarbonate, measuring 85×125 and 0.8 mm thick, were introduced in November 2018. On the photo of the holder was added, in the form of a wave, the PESEL number. In addition, a thumbnail of the photo, RFID chip, and biometric passport symbol were placed. The date of birth and PESEL number on the photo are made in relief print. 

At the bottom of the passport page with personal data, the owner’s data is repeated in computer-readable form, which speeds up processing at border points. This record consists of two lines of 44 characters each printed in OCR-B typeface. In addition, the data is supplemented with a check digit for each digital field and a check digit at the end covering most of the data from the previous fields. The surname and first name in this record do not contain Polish diacritics and are not included in the calculation of the final check digit.

It should be mentioned that the issuance of a passport document to a minor requires the written consent of both parents, unless by court decision one of the parents has been deprived of parental authority or this authority has been limited. If the positions of the parents are incompatible or it is impossible to obtain the consent of one of them, the consent for the issuance of a Polish passport is replaced by a family court ruling.

]]> Polish Armed Forces in the East. Anders Army and how it impacted Polish citizens https://fivetoeurope.com/2022/03/01/anders-army/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:07:00 +0000 https://fivetoeurope.com/?p=988914

You could say that the difference between citizenship and nationality is an invention of philosophers. It caused an extremely important political dispute in 1941, impacting the fate of many Poles, who after the outbreak of World War II were sent to prisoner-of-war camps in the east.

How did General Anders Army save Polish POWs?

General Anders Army had a chance to save tens of thousands of Polish citizens with the consent of the USSR, which was just invaded by Germany. However, the USSR authorities tried to limit the recruitment to the Anders Army only to people holding Polish citizenship, depriving the Poles of Ukrainian, Byelorussian, and Jewish nationality of their salvation.

The General Anders Army’s conscription committees disregarded the Soviet authorities and accepted Polish citizens regardless of their nationality. Many families were rescued by these actions and the Anders Army also took care of Polish women and children, including orphans.

Tens of thousands of people walked the so-called Trail of Hope, through Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Egypt, and Italy to fight shoulder-to-shoulder with Allied forces.

Eventually many Polish soldiers ended up in the United Kingdom where they settled down, had families, and lived all over the UK. Maybe your father or grandfather was one of them?

If you are still not sure of the origin of your ancestors and do not know whether you have a chance to apply for Polish citizenship, please contact us. We will help you with the necessary formalities so you can enjoy having your Polish passport.

]]> Polish passport opens your gate to European Union and Europe https://fivetoeurope.com/2021/11/04/polish-passport-your-gate-to-europe/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:13:00 +0000 https://estudiar.vamtam.com/?p=10935

Holding Polish citizenship makes you automatically a European citizen.

Polish Citizenship is incredibly  beneficial and strong citizenship to have. Along with it, you get rights to reside, travel, work, and study not only in Poland but in the whole European Union. There are also countries like Norway or Switzerland which are not part of the EU but allow their citizens to live, work, and study with much less restrictions and formal requirements than non-EU citizens.

What does it mean? You can live without any time limits and restrictions in Poland and in Europe. You can get a property in Italy or in Portugal, or that Greek cottage you have always dreamed about and spend as much time there as you wish.

Your family will get equal rights to yours

Once you hold Polish citizenship and a Polish passport, your spouse gets equal rights to yours to live and work within the European Union.

Your kids can go through the same process as you and get their own Polish passport which gives them lots of opportunities and fewer formalities. You can all enjoy the privileges of living in Europe without any time limits or visa restrictions.

If you get a job opportunity in any European Union country, guess what?

With your Polish passport, you won’t need a working visa anymore. It is enough to have a passport of any EU member country and the whole job market will be open and available for you. You just need to apply for the job! The same applies for business set up in case that is something on your radar.

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Easily apply for studies at European Universities

If you or your child always wanted to study in Paris, well, being a Polish citizen and having a Polish passport can easily reduce heavy fees for non-EU citizens in most public universities across Europe. There is a long list of them that offer free education to EU citizens and again you will not  need any student visa to study anywhere within the European Union.

Travel without borders and passport controls

Traveling to Europe will be easier than ever. While entering Europe you go through the „EU Citizens” line at the airport and that means no queues, quick passport control, or no passport control at all on the border if you show them your Polish passport.

While you travel within Europe by land, there are no border controls or checks. You are an EU citizen and you can enjoy freedom of traveling at its best.

Then while you travel within Europe by land, there are no borders control or checks. You are EU citizen and you can enjoy freedom of traveling at its best.

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]]> 5 reasons you should chose Five to Europe to help you with your Polish Citizenship  https://fivetoeurope.com/2021/10/15/5-reasons-you-should-chose-five-to-europe/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:13:00 +0000 https://estudiar.vamtam.com/?p=10940

Wondering if you can apply for Polish citizenship? As you may know, we have been helping Polish people to trace their ancestors and to get a Polish passport for a long time now. If you are still not sure whether you can apply for Polish citizenship, you should contact us. Many years of experience and acquired knowledge have allowed us to help people in even the most difficult cases. See for yourself why it is worth choosing us.

1. We know Polish citizenship law and regulations

We have vast experience, education, and most of all knowledge about Polish citizenship law and regulations. We can assure you, you will be in good and professional hands. We know the legal possibilities of the Polish citizenship confirmation process and our deep analysis of our clients’ cases and situations allows us to find the fastest and the easiest way to finalize a Polish citizenship application.

2. We are based in Poland and your case will be managed on your behalf fully from Poland

Your Polish Citizenship application will be handled remotely on your behalf in Poland. We have experts based in Łódź and Wrocław. If needed, we will attend the Voivodeship Office dealing with your case in person or contact them directly in Polish.

In case they raise any questions or ask for more details, documents, or information, you can be sure we will react immediately and respond to them directly.

We take care of the whole case management including filling in an application, lodgement with the Polish government, vital records registration at Polish Civil Registry Office, and research for necessary documents across archives. You don’t need to speak Polish or travel to Poland, we do it for you.

3. We have worked for Polish Government/Voivodeship Office assessing Polish citizenship applications

Our team has experience on both sides, working for the Polish Government and assessing Polish citizenship applications at Voivodeship Office; as well as helping clients in preparing their applications for lodgement and conducting research across various archives in Poland and abroad.

We know the process from both sides. We know what is required to make the process smooth. You can be sure your Polish citizenship application will be professionally prepared and managed.

We know the process from both sides. We know what is required to make the process smooth. You can be sure your application will be professionally prepared and managed.

4. We offer ancestral research oriented on Polish Citizenship Confirmation

In case you do not have enough documents confirming you are a Polish citizen and you are eligible to go through the process of Polish Citizenship Confirmation; we will find them for you. Based on information we get from you, we will contact archives and institutions in Poland and abroad to get the right documents that will support your case and help in finalizing your application. We will also give you guidance, what type of documents are required from your own country for your Polish citizenship application and where to apply for them.

We have vast experience, education and most of all knowledge about Polish citizenship law and regulations so we can assure you, you will be in good and professional hands.

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We have vast experience, education and most of all knowledge about Polish citizenship law and regulations so we can assure you, you will be in good and professional hands.

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5. We guarantee a boutique experience

Your case will be managed individually by a dedicated and motivated expert that will be your point of contact. This person will be managing your case from the beginning till the moment you hold Polish Citizenship. We are a small and motivated team, so you can be sure that we will be responding to your queries directly and offer you hassle-free experience.

]]> Get access to universities and study in France with your Polish passport https://fivetoeurope.com/2021/07/02/study-in-france-with-polish-passport/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:59:00 +0000 https://fivetoeurope.com/?p=989118

Studying and living in France – make your dreams come true

France is not only the Eiffel Tower, cheese, and wine. It also has a great history, monuments, art and probably one of the most beautiful sounding languages in the world. Let’s be honest – everything sounds better in French, right?

In addition, France has a vast number of universities that rank very high in university rankings in the world. People holding Polish citizenship can apply to universities in EU countries. Are you ready for a new adventure? Stay with us for a moment. We will help you with applying to a French university!

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How can a citizen of an EU country study in France?

There are currently over 300,000 foreign students studying in France. To study in France you do not need to know the French language. French universities offer over 1500 courses taught in English – candidates are required to have TOEFL or IELTS certificates.

Recruitment for French studies for citizens of a member country of the European Union is the same as for French citizens.  Registration usually runs from mid-January to the end of March. Consultations with candidates take place starting from May till July. At most universities, students do not have to take entrance exams. Usually, schools organize certificate competitions or conduct interviews.

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Register your residency and study in France

With a Polish passport, you can stay in France for 90 days without any additional formalities. However, if you start your university and plan to stay longer, you need to register your right of residence. Residence registration in France (and any other European Union country) is only a formality if you meet three basic conditions:

  • you have been accepted to a university,
  • you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself without the help of French social welfare,
  • you have the necessary health insurance.

How much does it cost to study in France?

Public university fees for Polish citizens are rather symbolic. Just to give you an idea about the possible cost, in the 2020/2021 academic year, undergraduate studies cost 170 euros per year and graduate studies cost 243 euros. Annual fees at technical schools are around 500 euros. Private universities have different rules and operate the same way everywhere else in the world, which means you have to pay much higher fees.

Study in France with Polish passport

If you think that studying at Sorbonne University is out of reach for you, think again. If you have Polish ancestry, you can get your Polish citizenship confirmed and get a Polish passport. We will help you with all the necessary formalities related to Polish citizenship application.

We can help you make your dreams come true.

]]> Restoration of Polish citizenship – What is the Process and Who can do it https://fivetoeurope.com/2021/06/30/restoration-of-polish-citizenship-what-is-the-process/ Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:19:21 +0000 https://fivetoeurope.com/?p=988965

Process for Restoration of Polish Citizenship – who can do it?

Restoration of Polish citizenship is a process open to people who lost or renounced Polish citizenship in the past and would like to get it back and become Polish citizens.

Starting from 15 May 2012, the process of restoration of Polish citizenship came into force and became available for a narrow group of people as a new way of acquiring Polish citizenship.

Restoration of Polish citizenship is available to people who between August 1962 and December 1998 acquired foreign citizenship and at the same time obtained permission from the Polish Consulate to change Polish citizenship into foreign citizenship, and because of that lost Polish citizenship.

The foreigners who held Polish citizenship in the past and lost it before 1 January 1999 may apply to the Minister of Interior for its restoration. The foreigner needs to fill in a special application for restoration of Polish citizenship and lodge it with the Polish Government.

Where can I apply for restoration of Polish citizenship and how long does it take?

The Minister of Interior issues the decision on restoration of Polish citizenship based on the Polish Citizenship Act and following the Code of Administrative Procedure.

In the case of a complete application, the decision can be expected within two months.

If in the past, in order to acquire foreign citizenship, you had to renounce Polish citizenship, this procedure is the easiest option for you to become a Polish citizen.

Can my family members have their Polish citizenship restored along with me?

Restoration of Polish citizenship does not cover your relatives and for example, children born when you were not a Polish citizen. The process only applies and is relevant to one and a specific person who has lost or renounced Polish citizenship.

You once again become Polish citizen, from the date of the decision on restoration of your Polish citizenship.

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