The Polish passport as an international travel document may only be issued to fully-fledged citizens of Poland. The fact you have obtained citizenship by descent or naturalization does not matter at all. What matters is the fact you gained rights and duties associated with being Polish. However, that’s not something we would like to focus on in today’s article. We have prepared 5 reasons why you should apply for a Polish passport.
A Polish passport allows a citizen to travel with no visa restrictions
Did you know the Polish passport is one of the most powerful travel documents in the whole world? Believe us or not, it really is! That means you can visit more than 180 countries and, at the same time, avoid any formalities associated with crossing borders, such as long queues at the airport or visa restrictions.
As a holder of Polish citizenship and citizenship of the country of your birth, you can use the passport you find more convenient in a particular situation. It is worth mentioning that being a Polish citizen also makes you a European one. Why do we mention that? No border controls are waiting for you once you decide to enter the Schengen Zone.
A Polish passport is valid for ten years
We understand that completing formalities is not the most likable aspect when it comes to the passport application, but that’s something you need to do before you get a new travel document. Nevertheless, once you have your passport issued, it is valid for ten years. Thereafter you will need to apply for a passport in the Polish Consulate General or Polish Embassy with the consular section and pay a fee once again. Click here to find more.
The above-mentioned principle of course does not apply to a child under 12. It is required to take part in the application process after five years.
You can live or work freely within European Union
Poland is a wonderful country to live in, but we do know not everyone likes to be stuck in one place. As you finally have your travel document issued, you can move abroad and change your whole life. Do not worry about the labor market too! It is open to European Union citizens, but before you decide to take such a step, please check the legal regulations in the country you choose as your final destination. The tax issue might be different. In most cases, it is also crucial to report your presence and register your residency at the appropriate local institution.
A Polish passport opens access to universities in Europe
Do you have any plans for further education? You should know you can start new studies abroad! With a Polish passport, you get access to public universities and what’s important, all for free! In some cases, it may be required to pay a reduced tuition fee. Seems great, doesn’t it?
Before you apply to university in 2023, check what conditions have to be met first. In general, it is needed to lodge a motion, filled in the native language of the country you choose.
Your family members get the same rights as you
You probably wonder whether you can live freely with your family members. We completely understand your point but there is nothing to worry about. The Polish law points out that citizenship is passed from one generation to another, which means your children can become Polish citizens too. The principle does not apply to the spouse. What to do in such a situation? You can register your spouse and make the issue of living or working abroad less complicated.
Always remember that the rights you gain as a holder of Polish citizenship extend to your family members even though they are not fully-fledged citizens of Poland.
The list of benefits of a Polish passport is way longer but we decided to focus on the most important aspects of having it. When you finally prove your strong links to Poland and get a positive decision on your citizenship application, do not forget to apply for a passport too.
