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Poland

Citizenship by descent, in plain words.

Furthest routine descent
No fixed limit (check)
Fee
£88 via the UK consulate
Watch out
The chain must be unbroken from 31 January 1920, with old father's-line rules before 1951.

The rules

  • Confirmation of Polish citizenship. Secondary sources say there is no generational cap.Check with the consulate
  • You must show an unbroken chain of citizenship from 31 January 1920.
  • Before 1951, citizenship mostly passed through the father's line.
  • Fee: £88 through the Polish consulate in the UK.

Documents to check

Check the official application checklist for this route before ordering records. It may ask for birth records linking each generation, name-change or marriage records, and proof of the ancestor’s citizenship. Special routes may need additional evidence. The consulate can confirm which documents, translations and certifications apply to you.

Official source

https://www.gov.pl/web/unitedkingdom/confirming-polish-citizenship-or-its-loss

Checked 8 November 2026.

Verify before applying. Rules and fees change. This page is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Check the official source above, or ask the country's embassy or consulate, before you send anything.