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Am I Polish? How can I check this?
Would you like to know whether you have Polish roots? There are a few simple ways to check your origin and what’s important, you do not have to do it on your behalf. If you are interested in getting to know more about your family history, and based on the outcome, get Polish citizenship, you should stay with us for a moment. Today, you will find out how to prove Polish ancestry!
How to trace Polish roots?
We have encountered several situations in which an individual was not really sure about his origin. It often results from the fact of his relatives’ specific immigration history or any other reason that could contribute to the loss of citizenship. We are here to help you though!
As you are here, you probably wonder if your ancestors were Polish, don’t you? At this point, we need to say that it is crucial to confirm your roots before you decide to take any step, such as the confirmation of Polish citizenship by descent.
How can you check if you are Polish? Firstly, you should visit your family house. That’s a great starting point! Do you know why? There is a huge possibility you will find any evidence of your eligibility for citizenship in Poland (e.g. old vital records or family tree). In addition to that, it is also crucial to talk to your relatives. We are pretty sure your grandparents will let you know more about some suspicious facts and, as a result, bring you closer to becoming a part of the Polish nation.
What to do if you could not find any evidence of your origin? Do not be stressed about it! We can distinguish one more way of checking Polish roots.
Eligibility for Polish citizenship by descent
Any individual who has at least one Polish ancestor can become a citizen of Poland but, as we mentioned above, it needs to be checked first. At this point, we also need to say that the 20th of January 1920 is a crucial date when it comes to research on Polish roots. So, if you know that any of your relatives was born in Poland or its former territories and resided there after the indicated date, you probably are Polish. What’s important, you need to prove that the Polish citizenship your ancestors held was not lost on the way. If it was not, there is a big chance they passed citizenship to you by the right of blood.
Where to look for help? Here you can find more about Polish citizenship by descent. The Experts will assess your case individually and based on the information you share, take more steps to finally let you know whether you have eligibility for citizenship. They will not only ask you questions about your family history or the documentation (e.g. old vital records) you might have but also conduct research across the archives in Poland and not only.
We completely understand the process we mentioned may seem complicated but that is also a great way to get to know your origin and obtain citizenship through ancestry.
How to get citizenship by descent?
Once you prove you are Polish, there is nothing more to do but lodge a motion at the Voioveship Office. The application must contain documentation confirming your ancestry. Based on that, the Voivode gives a positive decision. The Polish Citizenship Confirmation and Polish vital records will also be issued soon.
If you are still looking for a sign to finally learn more about your origin, here it is. Believe us, many more foreigners are not sure whether their ancestors were Polish and decide to give up on the research. That’s not good! You should take the Polish Citizenship Test and do what you can to become a fully-fledged citizen of Poland.
Umar Nisar was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Umar Nisar has contributed to many online publications including PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Umar Nisar earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Umar Nisar follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.
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