I want to become a Polish citizen

Where should I start and how should I prepare?

The decision to apply for Polish citizenship is an important step—full of hope, but also full of questions. For many people living in Poland or planning to build a future there, citizenship provides a sense of stability, security, and belonging. In this article, we discuss the path to citizenship, how to prepare for the Polish language exam, and what the Polish Card is and how it can help you.

Who can apply for citizenship?

There are several paths to obtaining Polish citizenship:

Recognition as a Polish citizen (e.g., after several years of legal residence),
Granting citizenship by the President of the Republic of Poland,
Polish descent (if your ancestors were Polish),
Marriage to a Polish citizen,
Possessing the Polish Card (in some cases, it shortens the path to citizenship)

In each case, knowledge of the Polish language and meeting certain legal requirements are required.

What does the Polish language exam look like?

One of the requirements for applying for citizenship is documenting knowledge of the Polish language at a minimum level of B1. To do this, you must pass a state certification exam in Polish as a foreign language.

The exam includes:

reading comprehension,
listening,
writing,
speaking,
grammar and vocabulary elements.

The entire exam lasts several hours and requires advance registration – places are limited, and dates are announced in advance.

Where can I prepare?

At the 3BEAT International Language School, we help foreigners prepare for the citizenship exam in a comfortable and effective way:

you learn with a teacher online, live,
practice all types of exam tasks,
learn everyday and official vocabulary,
gain confidence in speaking and writing in Polish.

We adapt the classes to your pace and level – even if you're just starting out, we'll help you step by step.

What does the Pole's Card interview look like?

During the interview with the consul, the candidate is asked to:

introduce themselves in Polish,
tell about their Polish roots,
answer questions about the history, symbols, and culture of Poland.

At 3BEAT, we prepare students for this interview – we help them learn the language and the material that may be used. appear.

What documents are needed?

Depending on the path you choose (citizenship or Polish Card), you will need, among others:

application,
identity documents,
confirmation of residence or employment,
Polish language proficiency certificate (B1) or confirmation of an interview with a consul,
birth certificates or other documents confirming origin.

How long does it take?

Polish language exam: several weeks from registration to the result,
Interview for the Polish Card: waiting time depends on the institution,
Citizenship decision: from several months to a year.

That's why it's worth starting your studies and preparations as soon as possible. as soon as possible.

Both citizenship and the Polish Card offer many opportunities – legal, professional, and life. It's also a form of recognition of your ties to Poland. If you want to prepare well for an exam or a consular interview, take advantage of our support.