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What is the general law provision for naturalisation?

Code:
RED103
Key Area:
Political & Civic Participation
Strand(s):
Equality
23/12/2011 - 19:56
Short Answer

At least 5 years on the basis of a settlement permit, a residence permit for a long-term EC resident or a permanent residence permit.

Qualitative Info

According to the Polish Citizenship Act, a foreigner may be granted Polish citizenship on his or her request if he or she has resided in Poland for at least 5 years on the basis of a settlement permit, a residence permit for a long-term EC resident or a permanent residence permit. A foreigner may acquire Polish citizenship also if he or she has been married to a Polish citizen for at least 3 years and resides in Poland on one of the above-mentioned bases. A person with no citizenship or whose citizenship cannot be established may be recognised as Polish citizen if he or she has resided in Poland for at least 5 years on the basis of a settlement permit or a residence permit for a long-term EC resident. In particularly justified cases, a foreigner may be granted Polish citizenship, even though he or she does not meet the requirements. In practice, this possibility is available in the case of famous sportsmen/sportswomen or artists.

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Groups affected/interested Migrants, Refugees
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Political participation
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