I'm an American who married a Polish girl - How do I get Polish/EU citizenship

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Jul 16, 10, 01:18 #1

Hi. Last year I married a polish girl. I am american. I'm interested in getting my polish citizenship so I can have access to EU countries.

My first question is
1. Does having a polish citizenship allow me access to live anywhere in EU. Is there any real benefit of getting a polish citizenship for my status living in other EU countries, or am I better off just applying directly.

I would want to live somewhere in EU not for work or school, but just to live since I have an online business that I can travel with.

2. What is the process for getting my Polish citizenship, and where can I get more information in english on this?

Thank you!

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,412 Joined: Aug 29, 07 ♂	Jul 16, 10, 02:01 #2
why not ask your wife?

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Jul 16, 10, 02:07 #3

drumminforev:

I would want to live somewhere in EU not for work or school, but just to live since I have an online business that I can travel with.

well, in this case, I'd chose an European country with the cheapest internet service; do you think it's Poland?

drumminforev:

What is the process for getting my Polish citizenship, and where can I get more information in english on this?

Thank you!

POLISH CONSULATE OR EMBASSY, right?

drumminforevThreads: 1 Posts: 2 Joined: Jul 16, 10 ♂	Jul 19, 10, 22:29 #4
pgtx: well, in this case, I'd chose an European country with the cheapest internet service; do you think it's Poland? This was not my point. I am looking for a serious answer, please. I need to know this: 1. Does having a polish citizenship allow me access to live anywhere in EU.

Wroclaw BoyThreads: 57 Posts: 5,478 Joined: Jul 3, 09 MEMBER ♂	Jul 19, 10, 22:36 #5
drumminforev: Does having a polish citizenship allow me access to live anywhere in EU. Yep, EU's EU regardless of what EU country you have citizenship with.

southernThreads: 116 Posts: 10,959 Joined: May 17, 07 ♂	Jul 19, 10, 22:37 #6
drumminforev: I am american You are indian.

SzwedwPolsceThreads: 13 Posts: 1,915 Joined: Feb 21, 09 ♂	Edited by: SzwedwPolsce Jul 19, 10, 22:41 #7
drumminforev: 1. Does having a polish citizenship allow me access to live anywhere in EU. Yes. But you must live X (3 or 5?) years in PL before you get Polish citizenship when you're married.

mafketisThreads: 17 Posts: 1,880 Joined: Mar 31, 08 ♂	Jul 19, 10, 22:55 #8
drumminforev: I married a polish girl. I am american. I'm interested in getting my polish citizenship so I can have access to EU countries. So, how much did she charge you? Do you get a refund if the whole EU thing doesn't work out?

CrowThreads: 367 Posts: 7,316 Joined: Feb 14, 07 ♂ [Suspended]	Jul 19, 10, 23:04 #9
I married a Polish girl hopefully, you aren`t Arab

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Jul 20, 10, 02:15 #10

SzwedwPolsce:

But you must live X (3 or 5?) years in PL before you get Polish citizenship when you're married.

Five years in Poland on permanent resident's permit (which will take about a year to get) before you qualify for a Polish passport. And then about another year to get it. Plus the possibility of having to give up one's US passport (not that that last bit will bother the original poster).

SebasThreads: 1 Posts: 35 Joined: May 14, 09 ♂	Edited by: Administrator Jul 20, 10, 09:11 #11
here you go mate. this is for the polish one polish-citizenship.eu/foreigners.html

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Jul 20, 10, 09:33 #12

my fiance looked into this, they told her that after we get married, we'd have to live in poland for another 2 years before I would be elligable for citizenship. granted, I already have over 3.5 years of residence in Poland, don't know if that makes any diffference. i never really looked into it that deeply because we're leaving for the USA next year and I can always come back and visit with my American passport, but if you don't spend time in-country, you won't get it just being married to a Polish national.

AmathystThreads: 30 Posts: 3,968 Joined: Nov 10, 06 ♀	Jul 20, 10, 10:02 #13
drumminforev: 1. Does having a polish citizenship allow me access to live anywhere in EU. You can live anywhere in europe if you are with your wife, you dont need Polish citizenship, unless... mafketis: So, how much did she charge you? Do you get a refund if the whole EU thing doesn't work out? Many a true word said in jest!

mvefaThreads: 11 Posts: 972 Joined: Jul 21, 09 ♂	Edited by: mvefa Jul 20, 10, 11:06 #14
Amathyst: Many a true word said in jest! his English does not sound native, so he must be a nationalized foreigner wanting to enter the EU Come on shelley bark, bark good dog, bark,, wua wuau..attack bulldog attack! hahahaha

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Jul 22, 10, 22:00 #15

mvefa:

his English does not sound native, so he must be a nationalized foreigner wanting to enter the EU

Ha, what? Never been told that before. I'm a regular born american citizen, homie.

FUZZYWICKETS:

my fiance looked into this, they told her that after we get married, we'd have to live in poland for another 2 years before I would be elligable for citizenship

Thanks for the info. What about permanent resident status. Whats the timeline and requirements for getting that? And would a permanent resident card give me an EU access passport?

aphrodisiacThreads: 22 Posts: 3,998 Joined: Apr 15, 09 ♀	Jul 22, 10, 22:03 #16
drumminforev: Ha, what? Never been told that before. I'm a regular born american citizen, homie. the language police and immigration police is stepping on your toes, good luck with everything.

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Jul 23, 10, 00:15 #17

Harry:

Plus the possibility of having to give up one's US passport

Not really. As an American I can apply for Polish citizenship, and if granted, I can retain my US citizenship and passport unless:

1. I serve in the armed forces of Poland. Not gonna happen. I'm an old f*rt and did my thing in the US Marines for 12 years.

2. Vote in Polish elections. OK, I won't, but this one p*sses me off. If I choose to live here-and I do-I'd like to have a say in who leads the country. Oh well. I can live with this even if I don't like it.

The real irony is that I can then get a Polish passport which would enable me to live and work in any EU country. So what? I'm going to stay in Poland, even though I speak French, some Italian and a little Spanish. Poland is my chosen home.

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Jul 23, 10, 03:23 #18

drumminforev:

Thanks for the info. What about permanent resident status. Whats the timeline and requirements for getting that? And would a permanent resident card give me an EU access passport?

If you're married, then you have the right to reside anywhere in the EU with your wife. You aren't exempt from requirements such as needing a work permit, however. And no, a permanent residence card still won't give you EU access on its own - as it implies, it's only for permanent residence in Poland.

As I recall, it's 3 years and 6 months before you can apply for permanent residence on the basis of being married to an EU citizen. And you need to be resident in Poland.

FUZZYWICKETS:

elligable

Is that a mistake? :)

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Aug 24, 10, 16:11 #19

Hi

According to the Polish Law 1962, a foreigner is eligible for Polish citizenship if he meets the following criteria:

1. he/she has been granted the temporarty residency
2. he/she has been married to a Polish citizen for at least 3 years
3. he/she made a relevant statement as to his/hers will of obtaining the Polish citizenship. Such statement must be made within 6 months from the day you have been granted the temporary residency or, alternatively within 3 years 6 months from the day you married a Polish citizen.

Wojewoda or Starosta are the authorities that have jurisdiction in cases like yours. In case you are living with your wife in Warsaw or its administrative district, the relevant authority will be Mazowiecki Urzad Wojewodzki. In case you live in Krakow, the relevant authority will be Malopolski Urzad Wojewodzki.

I would recommend you to check out their websites for office hours and other relevant information. You should enter the citizenship application process.

The law also provides that in special cases, the President can grant you the citizenship even if you do not meet conditions set forth by the Law.

Good luck!

AnnaBella	Mar 5, 11, 00:39 #20
Yes, you can live and work in all EU countries, I am EU/Polish member and my husband is from US. Reg. the citizenship, you or your wife has to contact Polish embassy.

HavokThreads: 14 Posts: 1,508 Joined: Mar 12, 10 MEMBER ♂	Edited by: Havok Mar 5, 11, 05:48 #21
drumminforev: Last year I married a polish girl. I am american. I'm interested in getting my polish citizenship I give you that, most polish girls are hot, but other than that i think you're delirious.

delphiandomineThreads: 42 Posts: 9,954 Joined: Nov 25, 08 ♂ [Suspended]	Mar 5, 11, 13:11 #22
Havok: but other than that i think you're delirious. It's the passport, man. EU citizenship opens doors.

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