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henrysonThreads: -
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Joined: Oct 28, 10 ♂ 		 Nov 26, 10, 21:42    #61
Curious. If you were a member of Solidarity, then you were in Poland in 1980 at the earliest. Everyone was issued a PESEL in 1979 or so, so the internet says.

Not True. There were no PESEL numbers in 1980 or 1981 for that matter.
You can receive a PESEL if you were born in Poland. If you were born outside of Poland (but claim polish citizenship) you must first place your foreign, translated birth certificate in Poland. Usually Warsaw or birthplace of your parents.
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henryson:
Not True. There were no PESEL numbers in 1980 or 1981 for that matter.


Oh yes there was. The PESEL system was introduced in the mid 70's as I recall.
OlafThreads: 8
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Joined: Oct 29, 09  Pictures: 1 ♂ 		 Nov 26, 10, 23:06    #63
You really don't need to go 6 times, only if you forget documents that are required:). Anyway, contact the nearest Polish consulate and ask them. Most probably they'll tell you but if not, I advise that you undergo a simple procedure of verification of Polish citizenship. Gather all documents like your birth cert. and confirmation that e.g. at least one of your parents had Polish citizenship. The procedure isn't expensive but takes time as several gov. offices have to verify the information in all the places you and your parents have their documents, e.g. home towns, birth certs etc. In about two months you will receive a confirmation - hopefully, if you meet the requirements - that you are a Polish citizen. With this, you can apply for your passport.
henrysonThreads: -
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Joined: Oct 28, 10 ♂ 		Edited by: henryson  Nov 27, 10, 00:06    #64
Oh yes there was. The PESEL system was introduced in the mid 70's as I recall.

It was introduced in 1979 but not implemented nationwide until later. I lived in Poland until late1981 and was never given one nor was required to have one. Perhaps it became mandatory after the Martial Law.
joepilsudskiThreads: 44
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Joined: Apr 27, 07  Pictures: 1 ♂ 		Edited by: joepilsudski  Nov 25, 11, 17:34    #65
magdalenka:
I came to America in '81 via a passport with my mother. I was on hers because I was a minor. She has since turned that old passport in and received a new one with just her on it. Does anyone know how I can go about getting another Polish passport? If that is what I need to travel to Poland and return to America? I am a Legal US Resident so I have a "green card" and I also have my original birth certificate from Poland. Unfortunately, my calls/emails to the Polish Consulate in Chicago have gone unanswered. Any help helps...


Go there in person...Most emails go in trash bin.

If you live too far away, call, or speak to a Polish cultural group who may help, or organization like PNA.

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