Poland Proposed 2026 Citizenship Changes: What to Know

Poland Proposed 2026 Citizenship Changes: What to Know

Poland published draft legislation in October 2025.

Proposed

  • 10-year residency for naturalization (up from 3)
  • B2 Polish language test
  • Loyalty oath

Affects Descent?

Not directly yet. Changes target naturalization. But Italy showed rules change fast.

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