Jak uzyskać obywatelstwo Polskie w 2026? Wymagania, koszty i procedura

How to obtain Polish citizenship in 2026? Good morning everyone. My name is Katarzyna and I work at Progress Holding. For 20 years, Progress Holding has been helping investors and entrepreneurs from over 30 countries successfully enter the Polish market and develop their businesses. Our team supports clients at every stage. from daily company registration,

accounting and administrative services. Today we will talk about one of the most important topics for foreigners in Poland. How to obtain Polish citizenship in 2026? Obtaining Polish citizenship and then a passport is not just about changing the document. This is the right to live, work and study in any of the 27 European Union countries

. This is having full civil rights, and ultimately, stability. We will analyze all legal methods, their requirements, deadlines and costs. Let's get started. Seven ways to obtain citizenship. So the good news is that there is more than one path. Polish law provides at least seven main ways to obtain citizenship. From the most common naturalization,

i.e. by the length of stay in Poland. Paths related to Polish roots, such as recognition as a Pole or the Polish card. There are also options based on presidential decisions, marriage and repatriation. Today we will take a closer look at the most popular and realistic of them. Path one, naturalization. Basic requirements. Let's start with naturalization.

This is the main, standard route for most foreigners who do not have Polish roots. Key requirements. Duration from the moment you receive your old residence card or EU residence card you must live in Poland for 3 years. This is important, not just three years, but three years of permanent status. Income. You must prove that you have a steady