🇵🇱2009Last verified June 28, 2026

Polish Citizenship Act of 2009

Ustawa o obywatelstwie polskim z 2 kwietnia 2009 r.

The current Polish citizenship law, in force since August 15, 2012. Governs the confirmation and acquisition of Polish citizenship. Allows dual citizenship and established the modern process for confirming citizenship by descent.

Key Provisions

What this law actually does

Article 2: A Polish citizen who is also a citizen of another country has the same rights as a person with only Polish citizenship
Dual citizenship is permitted
Confirmation of citizenship process for those who believe they are Polish citizens but lack documentation
Decisions are made by the Voivode (or the Minister of Interior on appeal)

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