Five To Europe: Polish Citizenship

08/01/2025

With Poland taking over the EU Presidency of the Council, here are some interesting stats about the country!👍🇵🇱

03/01/2025

After Brexit, British citizens' status has undergone significant changes, especially regarding their rights within the European Union (EU).

If you are a British citizen, you may wonder how to keep European Union citizenship after Brexit and have easy access to the EU job market, freedom of travel across the Schengen Zone.

If you have Polish roots, your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents were born in Poland, there is a chance you too have acquired Polish citizenship by descent via 'the right of blood' and you are eligible to confirm Polish citizenship. This way you can get a Polish passport which is also a passport of the European Union and get rights of the EU citizen for yourself and your family members.

Contact us for a free consultation of your case via email at [email protected] or via our contact from https://fivetoeurope.com/contact-form/



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If you are British citizen, you may wonder how to keep European Union citizenship after Brexit and have easy access to the EU job market, freedom of travel across the Schengen Zone. If you have Polish roots, your parents, grandparents or great-grandparents were born in Poland, there is a chance you....

23/12/2024

Have you ever wondered how do Poles celebrate Christmas? 🇵🇱🎄🎅🎁

Polish Christmas traditions are rich in culture and deeply rooted in Catholicism, blending religious practices with customs that reflect the country's history, folklore, and family values. Here's an overview of some of the most significant Polish Christmas traditions:

🎅Wigilia (pronounced vee-GEE-lee-ah) is the most important and revered part of Polish Christmas. It takes place on Christmas Eve, and it’s a time for family to gather and celebrate.

🎅Breaking of the Oplatek: Before the meal begins, family members share a special wafer called opłatek (similar to communion wafers), breaking a piece off and exchanging wishes for health, happiness, and peace. This tradition symbolizes unity and reconciliation.

🎅The Christmas Eve Dinner: Traditionally, there are 12 dishes (representing the 12 Apostles), although it is not strictly required to have exactly 12. The meal is meatless, reflecting the Catholic tradition of fasting on Christmas Eve. Common dishes include:
o Barszcz z uszkami (beet soup with small dumplings)
o Carp (often served fried or in jelly)
o Pierogi (dumplings filled with mushrooms, cabbage, or potatoes)
o Karp po żydowsku (carp prepared with almonds and raisins)
o Kompot z suszu (dried fruit compote)

🎅Empty Seat for a Stranger: A Polish custom is to leave an empty seat at the table for a stranger or an unexpected guest, symbolizing hospitality and remembrance of those who may be alone during the holidays.

🎅Gift-Giving: While gifts are often exchanged on Christmas Eve, they are sometimes given on Christmas Day, depending on the family’s preference.

🎅Midnight Mass – Pasterka On Christmas Eve, after the Wigilia dinner, many Poles attend Pasterka (Midnight Mass), a special church service to celebrate the birth of Jesus. It’s a deeply spiritual tradition, with many families going together after their festive meal.

🎅Christmas Day (Boże Narodzenie) is more of a relaxed holiday spent with family. It’s common to exchange gifts in the morning, often after attending Mass. The second day of Christmas, St. Stephen’s Day (Święty Szczepan), is also a holiday, and people visit friends and extended family.

These traditions showcase Poland’s rich cultural heritage and the importance of family, religion, and hospitality during the Christmas season. The customs are often passed down through generations, preserving a sense of connection to both the past and the present.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone joyful Christmas and all the best for the New Year of 2025!

Marta, Dorota and Barbara from Five to Europe

16/12/2024

Polish citizenship by descent, also known as ‘citizenship by jus sanguinis’, is a process through which a person can obtain Polish citizenship based on their ancestry or lineage. 🇵🇱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The following are the requirements for acquiring it:

1️⃣Polish ancestry: The person must have at least one ancestor who was a Polish citizen, either at the time of their birth or at any point in their ancestry.
2️⃣Documented proof of ancestry: The person must provide official documents that confirm their Polish ancestry, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other officially issued documents proving that an ancestor was a Polish citizen.
3️⃣No interruption in citizenship: The person's Polish ancestors must not have had their Polish citizenship interrupted, for example, by renouncing it or acquiring another citizenship.
4️⃣Application: The person must apply for citizenship by descent and provide all necessary documents and information.

It is important to note that the process and requirements for Polish citizenship through ancestry can vary depending on individual circumstances and the specific laws and regulations in force at the time of application. Contact us for a free consultation and advice at [email protected] or via our contact form: https://fivetoeurope.com/contact-form/



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21/11/2024

Apart from assistance with Polish citizenship confirmation, we also register all kinds of vital records in Poland and based on that you will be issued with their Polish duplicates.

You will need them to present at the Polish Consulate while applying for your Polish passport and to receive a PESEL number. Registration happens based on your original birth certificate issued by your country of birth. A similar process applies to married people and their marriage certificates.

What we can register at Civil Registry Office in Poland:

- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce certificate
- Death certificates
- Change of name certificate

If you are looking for help with getting a Polish passport or registering your Vital Record – feel free to contact us. We will help you get Polish citizenship and more!



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11/11/2024

Happy 106th Birthday Poland!!! 🎂🫶🥳🎉🎊🇵🇱

Every year on November 11th, Poland celebrates Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości), marking the day in 1918 when Poland regained its sovereignty after 123 years of partition and foreign rule. This day is more than just a national holiday—it is a tribute to the resilience, courage, and determination of the Polish people who fought tirelessly for freedom and independence.

Let’s celebrate!🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️

07/11/2024

Such messages from our clients make us very happy! 🥳🥳🥳

"Hi Marta,
Look what arrived yesterday! We are so excited to finally have these in hand.
Thank you again!

Warm regards, Matt - USA"

06/11/2024

Did you know that if you have Polish ancestry within your family tree, there is a chance you are eligible to apply for Polish citizenship and Polish passport? 🇵🇱 🇵🇱 🇵🇱

For citizens of Poland, holding a Polish passport opens doors to opportunities abroad within the European Union and not only. From hassle-free travel to access to education, and job market, the benefits of possessing this document extend far beyond its physical form.

If you know that someone within your family was Polish and would like us to analyse your case free of charge, contact us via email at [email protected] or via our contact form https://fivetoeurope.com/contact-form/



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In an increasingly globalized world, the ability to move across borders with ease has become an asset. For citizens of Poland, holding a Polish passport opens doors to a myriad of opportunities abroad within European Union and not only.

25/10/2024

What do you need to apply for a Polish passport?

To apply for a Polish passport, you must be a Polish citizen and prove that with either a recently expired Polish passport, or with a document confirming your Polish citizenship. You can get Polish citizenship based on Polish descent – in such cases you need to go through the process of Polish citizenship confirmation process.

The Polish by descent option requires proving your Polish ancestry by submitting evidence documenting lineage, and Polish citizenship. This process does not require living in Poland or speaking the language. Before you can apply for your Polish passport, it is also necessary to register your birth certificate in Poland, and marriage, in case you are married.

Polish citizenship confirmation is a separate process from Polish passport application, it is the step you need to take before you apply for your Polish passport and there are additional costs associated with it.

If you need help with your Polish citizenship application, contact us for a free consultation and review of your case via email at [email protected] or via our contact form on our website https://fivetoeurope.com/contact-form/ We manage the entire process for you and on your behalf from Poland.



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08/10/2024

And here is a proof that a Polish passport can really make your life and travelling much easier! 🧳🚗✈️

It brings lots of benefits to all, but those of you who need to travel a lot to and within the EU, do not need to worry anymore about being asked: “Why?”, “What for?”, “Where to?”, “How long?”.

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30/09/2024

One of the greatest advantages of holding Polish citizenship is freedom of movement and work within the European Union. As a member of the EU, Poland guarantees its citizens full access to the labour market and services in other member countries. This means that a Polish citizen can travel freely, take up employment or set up his or her own business in countries such as Germany, France, Spain or Italy without the need for additional permits or visas. 👩‍💻👩‍💼👨‍💼

There's no denying that for many people this is an extremely attractive option, allowing them to develop their careers on the international market and gain valuable experience in many industries. Working in another EU country can also open the door to better employment conditions, higher salaries and more competitive social benefits.

Having Polish citizenship gives access to the education system, which includes both free primary education and access to universities. Polish citizens can study at public universities across Europe at a reduced fee, in some cases even free of charge and benefit from various scholarships and subsidies. 👩‍🎓

If you need help with your Polish citizenship application, contact us for a free consultation and review of your case via email at [email protected] or via our contact form on our website https://fivetoeurope.com/contact-form/



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25/09/2024

Marta and Barbara say "hello" from beautiful Wrocław which they visited for a client meeting and a quick stroll around the city center in search of little dwarfs.
Do you know there are 350 of them? 350!



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03/09/2024

“I have a Polish birth certificate of my ancestor. Is it enough to get Polish citizenship based on it?” 🤷‍♀️

We often get this question, and the answer is: a birth certificate is not enough, as it only confirms the fact that the person was born in Poland or Polish territory. Because Polish citizenship is passed via the ‘right of blood’, (and not ‘the right of soil’), it is important to prove that a person was born to Polish parents, or that he or she had Polish citizenship.

A birth certificate can be a great source of information as it often contains details such as parents’ names and their dates of births, annotation about their marriage, and residential information. These details can be used to track further evidence and search for records needed to support Polish citizenship claims. 🕵️‍♀️

So, while the birth certificate does not confirm Polish citizenship, it can be a great starting point to locate needed documents and research activities across archives and other institutions in Poland.

If you need help with your Polish citizenship application, contact us for a free consultation and review of your case via email at [email protected] or via our contact form on our website https://fivetoeurope.com/contact-form/



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23/08/2024

We really like what we do, we do it right! We do our best to take very good care of each and every client, analyse their cases and provide the best assistance possible. 💪

We love hearing from them when they receive their Polish citizenship documents and later, when they receive their Polish passports and put them to use. ✈️🧳

If you need help with your Polish citizenship application, contact us for a free consultation and review of your case via email at [email protected] or via our contact form on our website https://fivetoeurope.com/contact-form/ 🇵🇱🇪🇺



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08/08/2024

This is a sample of the document confirming that an applicant has had Polish citizenship since birth issued by the Masovian Voivodeship Office in Warsaw. Polish citizenship is passed via the right of blood, so if one of the child’s parents was a Polish citizen, is it inherited on the day of birth by a child.

First step is to determine eligibility for Polish citizenship. Then you need to lodge a Polish citizenship confirmation application with the respective Voivodeship Office in Poland and as a result you receive such a document.

Our clients receive it from us as a result of the service we provide, along with their vital records registered in Poland (birth certificate and marriage certificate in case of married applicants), and the only step for them to do is to apply for a Polish passport at the nearest Polish Consulate General.

We manage the entire process starting from checking eligibility, preparing a detailed list of required documents, managing communication with the Polish Authorities.

Contact us for a free consultation and review of your case via email at [email protected] or via our contact form on our website https://fivetoeurope.com/contact-form/


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05/08/2024

EU citizenship is: Unique
EU citizenship is: Opportunities
EU citizenship is: Protection

For more than 30 years, EU citizens have enjoyed these unique rights and opportunities ↓

🛫 Move: The right to live, work and study anywhere in the EU. You’re free to chase that new job across the border or study for a year abroad. No visa or work permits required!

🗳️ Vote: Democratic rights are a core part of being an EU citizen. By being able to vote for your representatives in the European Parliament, your voice is heard when laws are discussed and adopted at the European level.

🗣️ Speak up: In addition to your right to vote in European elections, you can launch or support a European Citizens’ Initiative and petition the European Parliament.

What does ‘EU citizenship’ mean to you? Tell us in the comments!

01/08/2024

Today marks the 80th anniversary of Warsaw's Uprising. Not only Warsaw, but the entire Poland stops for a minute to remember Warsaw's heroes.

The Uprising was fought for 63 days with little outside support. It was the single largest military effort taken by any European resistance movement during World War II.

Once a year on august 1st, the people of Warsaw pay hommage to the fallen heroes that fought for freedom in 1944 during the Warsaw Uprising. The biggest rebe...

22/07/2024

Dual citizenship in Poland offers a wealth of opportunities and numerous benefits for individuals to connect with their Polish heritage, enjoy broader rights of being Polish and European Union citizen, and participate in the cultural, economic, and social life of two nations. 🇵🇱

By understanding the legal framework and navigating the requirements, individuals can successfully embrace the advantages of dual citizenship and being a holder of a Polish passport.

Contact us for a free consultation of your case. Our friendly Polish Citizenship Experts will assess your situation and case and advise on the best next steps for you to obtain Polish citizenship and Polish passport. If you are interested in our services, we will be able to issue you a non-obligatory quote for our assistance. 👩‍💻📃



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