United Kingdom
Polish Embassy in London: citizenship by descent guide
What to know before you contact the Polish Embassy in London about Polish citizenship by descent or a Polish passport.
This is not the official embassy website. For appointments and official information use the official website ↗.
Mission details
- TypeEmbassy (consular section)
- Address10 Bouverie Street, London EC4Y 8AX
- AppointmentsVisits through e-Konsulat. Check the official site for how citizenship appointments are booked.
- Official websiteOpen ↗
Who this embassy serves
As published on the official website:
- Greater London
- South East England
- South West England
- East of England
- West Midlands
- Channel Islands
- Gibraltar
Polish citizenship by descent: what to prepare
Citizenship at this mission: Accepts applications for confirmation of Polish citizenship in person (by appointment) or by post, not by email. Fee GBP 88. The consul forwards the application to the competent voivode in Poland.
Certified long-form records with apostilles, translated into Polish by a sworn translator.
- Your long-form birth certificate
- Birth and marriage records for each generation back to your Polish ancestor
- Your ancestor's US naturalization records, or proof there were none, to show when (or whether) citizenship was lost
- Your ancestor's Polish documents if available: birth record, passport, ID or military records
Polish authorities require translations by a Polish sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły), done after the apostille.
How the process works
- Your ancestor must have been a Polish citizen after 31 January 1920, the date of Poland's first citizenship law.
- We check whether citizenship was lost before 19 January 1951, through naturalization abroad or foreign military service.
- A voivode (provincial governor) in Poland issues the confirmation. You can file through your Polish consulate, which forwards it, or in Poland through a representative with power of attorney.
- Your foreign birth and marriage records are transcribed into Polish registers so you can apply for a passport.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Rules and procedures change, so check the official website.
Before you book
Check if you qualify for Polish citizenship
Answer a few questions first, so your consular appointment is not wasted.
Full Polish citizenship guide →Poland | Question 1 of 4
Who is your closest Polish ancestor?
There is no generation limit in Polish law.
FAQ
Which areas does the Polish Embassy in London cover?
According to its official website, it covers Greater London, South East England, South West England, East of England, West Midlands, Channel Islands, Gibraltar. Always confirm on the official site before booking, as jurisdictions can change.
Can I apply for Polish citizenship by descent through the Polish Embassy in London?
According to official information: Accepts applications for confirmation of Polish citizenship in person (by appointment) or by post, not by email. Fee GBP 88. The consul forwards the application to the competent voivode in Poland.
Do I need an appointment?
The official website says: Visits through e-Konsulat. Check the official site for how citizenship appointments are booked.
Is this the official consulate website?
No. RootPassport is an independent citizenship services company. Use the official website linked on this page for appointments and official information.
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