Poland - 2012
What is the general law provision for naturalisation?
- Code:
- RED103
- Key Area:
- Political & Civic Participation
- Strand(s):
- Equality
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. |
Data | |
Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees |
Type (R/D) | |
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Political participation |
External Url | http://isap.sejm.gov.pl/DetailsServlet?id=WDU19620100049 |
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