In recent years, we have seen an unprecedented interest in confirming Polish roots. For many of you, this is more than just a return to your heritage — it is a gateway to new life opportunities. At Your Roots in Poland, we accompany you on this journey, from the first discovery of an ancestral document to the moment you receive your official decision.
Today, we want to talk openly about what the process looks like “behind the scenes” and why patience has become the most crucial part of the procedure.
Why is the Polish Passport so Coveted?
The Polish passport has consistently strengthened its position in global rankings. According to the 2026 Henley Passport Index, Poland currently ranks among the world’s elite (6th place), offering greater travel freedom than countries like the United States or the United Kingdom.

Holding Polish citizenship provides:
• EU Freedom: The right to live, work, and study in any of the 27 EU countries without additional permits.
• Global Mobility: Visa-free access to over 180 countries worldwide.
• Legacy: The ability to pass these privileges down to future generations.
The Administrative Reality: An 18-Month Wait
This surge in interest has led to a record-breaking number of applications reaching Polish provincial offices — particularly the Mazovian Voivodeship Office in Warsaw, which handles the majority of cases for those living abroad.

Currently, the realistic waiting time for a decision on the confirmation of Polish citizenship is approximately 18 months. This is due to the immense workload of the officials and the meticulous nature of the verification process for every file.
Where Our Role Ends and the Office’s Work Begins
At Your Roots in Poland, we ensure your application is perfectly prepared — we gather documents, handle professional translations, and ensure legal accuracy. However, we want to be transparent with you: once your application is submitted and a case number is assigned, we no longer have influence over the processing speed of the office.

• One Single Queue: The office reviews cases strictly based on the date they were received. No firm or individual hasa “fast track” to process documents faster.
• Monitoring, Not Expediting: As your legal representatives, we regularly check the status of your case and respond to any inquiries from officials, but we cannot “skip the line” ahead of thousands of other applicants.
• The Rule of Patience: If your case has been assigned a number, it means it is safe and is simply awaiting its turn to be reviewed by an official.
What Can You Do?
The best strategy is to start as soon as possible. The sooner your completed file reaches the office, the sooner it secures its place in the queue. We will handle the complex legal and genealogical work so that you can wait for the finalization of your story with peace of mind. Thank you for the trust you place in us. Remember — while the road to a Polish passport may be long, the destination — reclaiming your identity and gaining European privileges — is well worth the wait.


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