Passport Issuance Process
After Confirmation of Citizenship
The Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining a Polish Passport After Your Citizenship Has Been Confirmed.
STEP 1
Receive the final decision confirming citizenship from the voivode.
You will receive the official decision confirming your Polish citizenship by mail.
STEP 2
Register the foreign birth certificate (and marriage certificate, if applicable) in the Polish civil registry.
Your civil-status records must be registered (transcription) in Poland before applying for a passport.
STEP 3
Schedule an appointment at a Polish consulate or a passport office in Poland.
Book an appointment online or by phone at the nearest location.
STEP 4
Appear in person to file the application, provide biometric data, and pay the consular fee.
You must appear in person for fingerprint collection and to submit all required documents.
STEP 5
Receive the passport — issuance time is typically a few weeks from the date the application is filed.
You will be notified when your passport is ready for pickup or will be mailed to you.
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