How to Get a Polish Passport Guide for 2025
Are you thinking about getting a Polish passport? Whether you’re of Polish descent or looking to expand your global mobility, a Polish passport is one of the most powerful in the world. It offers visa-free travel to over 180 countries and full European Union (EU) citizenship rights.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get a Polish passport in 2025, including eligibility requirements, documents needed, and how Your Global Documents can help simplify the process.
Why Get a Polish Passport?
Polish passports are in high demand not just because Poland is a beautiful and culturally rich country, but because it opens doors across the European Union.
Here’s what a Polish passport offers:
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180+ countries
- The right to live, work, and study anywhere in the EU
- Free or subsidized healthcare and education in Poland and other EU states
- A strong second passport for dual citizenship holders
Who Can Apply for a Polish Passport?
To get a Polish passport, you must be a Polish citizen. There are several pathways to Polish citizenship:
1. By Birth or Descent (Polish Citizenship by Ancestry)
If your parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents were Polish citizens, you may be eligible to reclaim Polish citizenship.
2. By Naturalization
If you’ve lived in Poland for several years, speak Polish, and have integrated into society, you may apply through naturalization.
3. Through Marriage
Spouses of Polish citizens may apply after a certain period of residence and marriage duration.
Pro tip: Many people of Polish descent don’t realize they already qualify for citizenship. We can help you verify your eligibility through our citizenship check.
Step-by-Step: How to Get a Polish Passport
Step 1: Confirm Polish Citizenship
Before you can apply for a passport, you need official confirmation of Polish citizenship. This is especially important if you’re claiming citizenship through ancestry.
What you’ll need:
- Your ancestor’s birth and/or marriage certificates
- Evidence of their Polish citizenship (old passports, IDs, military records, etc.)
- Your own birth certificate and identification
Don’t worry Your Global Documents can help you track down hard-to-find Polish records.
Step 2: Gather Required Documents
Once your citizenship is confirmed, prepare the following for the passport application:
✅ Completed application form
✅ Valid ID and proof of address
✅ Biometric passport photos
✅ Citizenship confirmation certificate
✅ Proof of payment for passport fees
Step 3: Apply at a Polish Consulate or Office in Poland
You must apply in person at:
- A Polish consulate or embassy in your country
- A passport office in Poland, if you’re visiting
Biometric data (fingerprints and photo) will be collected during your appointment. Processing times vary, but typically range from 4 to 10 weeks.
How Your Global Documents Can Help
At Your Global Documents, we take the stress out of international paperwork. Our experts offer:
Free eligibility assessment for Polish citizenship
Help locating and translating official Polish records
Document preparation, apostilles, and legalization
End-to-end support with the citizenship and passport application process
We work with clients worldwide including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and beyond who want to reconnect with their Polish roots or secure a powerful second passport.
Start Your Polish Passport Journey Today
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