Obtaining Polish Citizenship for My Child: A Parent’s Guide

If you’re navigating the process of reclaiming or confirming your Polish citizenship, you might be wondering:
“Can my child get Polish citizenship too?”
Good news — in many cases, your minor child can automatically obtain Polish citizenship with you or qualify for it through a simplified procedure.

This article explains how Polish citizenship for children works, especially in cases involving descent, birth in Poland, and Jewish ancestry.

Unlike some countries that grant citizenship by birth on the territory (jus soli), Poland grants citizenship by bloodline (jus sanguinis).

That means your child can get Polish citizenship not by place of birth, but by having at least one Polish parent.

If you’re applying for confirmation of Polish citizenship by descent, and your child is a minor, they can be added to your application.
In this case:

• Your child will obtain citizenship automatically, as part of your procedure
• You must include them in your application form
• You need to provide a translated and legalized birth certificate (transcript) for your child

If your child was born after you received your Polish citizenship, they are automatically Polish citizens by birth, as long as:

• One parent held Polish citizenship at the time of birth
• The child’s birth is registered in the Polish civil registry

You simply need to apply for a confirmation of Polish citizenship for the child — the process is streamlined and relatively fast.

Jewish ancestry does not limit or complicate eligibility.
Citizenship by birthright for Jews of Polish descent is treated under the same legal rules as for any other nationality.

If a Jewish ancestor was a Polish citizen and did not lose that citizenship, their descendants — including children and grandchildren — are eligible to confirm Polish citizenship.
And if a parent is confirmed as Polish, their child can inherit that status automatically.

Yes, Poland allows dual citizenship for children.
If your child already holds another citizenship (e.g., U.S., Israeli, Canadian), they can still obtain Polish citizenship without renouncing their current one.

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