Required Documents for a Polish Passport
What You Need After Citizenship Confirmation
A complete guide to the documents and requirements
for the first issuance of a Polish passport following
confirmation of Polish citizenship.
Documents You Need
Once a positive decision confirming Polish citizenship has been issued, a separate administrative procedure follows for the first issuance of a Polish passport. The main required elements include:
1. Citizenship Confirmation Decision
The official decision confirming possession of Polish citizenship.
2. Birth Certificate Registration
Registration of the applicant's foreign birth certificate in the Polish civil registry (transkrypcja).
3. Marriage Certificate Registration
Registration of the foreign marriage certificate, if the applicant is married.
4. Valid Identification Document
A valid passport or identification document from the country of residence.
5. Passport Photo
A recent passport photograph meeting Polish passport specifications.
6. Biometric Data Collection
Personal appearance is required for fingerprint collection. A passport cannot be issued or renewed by mail.
Related Citizenship Topics
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