Polish citizenship for a Vietnamese citizen

Contents:

• Does Vietnam accept dual citizenship?
• Polish citizenship for Vietnamese – ways to obtain it
• Polish citizenship for a Vietnamese – other paths
• Polish citizenship for a Vietnamese citizen – professional support

Does Vietnam accept dual citizenship?

Before answering the question of how to become part of Polish society, let's examine whether Vietnam accepts dual citizenship. It's worth noting that Vietnam and the Republic of Poland maintain good and cordial relations. Therefore, there's no problem for a Vietnamese person to apply for Polish citizenship. A similar principle works the other way around – dual citizenship is completely acceptable in Poland. However, it's important to remember that such a person, even if they hold documents from other countries, is treated solely as a Polish citizen in our country.

Polish citizenship for Vietnamese – ways to obtain it

How to obtain Polish citizenship for Vietnamese? There are two main ways to acquire Polish citizenship:

1. Granting citizenship by the President of the Republic of Poland

The President of the Republic of Poland has the right to grant Polish citizenship to foreigners, including Vietnamese citizens, without having to meet any special requirements . The decision to grant citizenship is entirely at the President's discretion and does not require justification. Granting citizenship by the President of the Republic of Poland is a quick process, but it cannot be appealed. To obtain citizenship in this way for a Vietnamese citizen, an application must be submitted to the Voivodeship Office or through a consulate if the person resides outside of Poland. The application should include documents confirming the data provided in the application, such as sources of income, personal data, photos, and other necessary information.

2. Recognition as a Polish citizen

The second way for a Vietnamese person to obtain citizenship is through recognition as a citizen by the Polish government. To be recognized as a Polish citizen, a foreigner must meet one of the following conditions:

1. Staying in Poland continuously for at least 3 years on the basis of a permanent residence permit or a long-term EU resident's residence permit, with a stable source of income and the right to housing.
2. Residing in Poland continuously for at least 2 years, having been married to a Polish citizen for at least 3 years.
3. Refugee status – people who have been granted refugee status and have been legally residing in Poland for at least 2 years may also apply for Polish citizenship.
4. Children under 18 years of age may obtain Polish citizenship if one parent has Polish citizenship and the other parent consents to recognizing the child as a Polish citizen.
5. A person who has resided in Poland for 10 years on the basis of permanent residence or long-term EU resident status and has a stable source of income may apply for Polish citizenship.

Additionally, every person applying for Polish citizenship must demonstrate knowledge of the Polish language at a B1 level. This requirement must be confirmed by an appropriate document.

Polish citizenship for a Vietnamese – other paths

Apart from the two main routes, there are also other options that can help foreigners obtain a Polish passport:

1. Confirmation of Polish citizenship

The second half of the 20th century fostered the migration of Vietnamese to Poland, but also—albeit on a smaller scale—Poles to Vietnam. Descendants of Polish immigrants often remain connected to our country and cultivate the traditions of their parents. If you find yourself in a similar situation, it's worth checking whether you hold Polish citizenship by operation of law. To do this, you should submit an application to confirm your Polish citizenship or its loss.

2. Restoration of Polish citizenship

You can also apply for the restoration of Polish citizenship, but this is a special procedure that applies to people who lost it before 1999 under specific circumstances. This does not apply to people who renounced Polish citizenship to, for example, obtain a passport from a country that does not allow dual citizenship. If you are in this situation and wish to rejoin Polish society, you must apply for recognition as a Polish citizen or for Polish citizenship.

Polish citizenship for a Vietnamese citizen – professional support

Obtaining Polish citizenship requires the correct submission of an application and the collection of numerous documents. Foreigners who lack experience with official matters in Poland are often unsure which procedure to use. Fortunately, you don't have to go it alone – comprehensive foreigner services are our specialty. We'll advise you on how to write an application to obtain Polish citizenship for a foreigner , help you gather all the documents, and, if necessary, support you with the appeals process. We also recommend a power of attorney to represent the foreigner if you want a professional to handle all the matters.

Summary

Polish citizenship for Vietnamese citizens is available in several different ways, with the most common options being granting citizenship by the President of the Republic of Poland or recognition as a Polish citizen. Other options also exist, such as confirming Polish citizenship or restoring citizenship. The process of applying for Polish citizenship for Vietnamese citizens requires appropriate documentation and meeting specific requirements, including knowledge of the Polish language. If you have any doubts about this process, seeking professional assistance can simplify the entire process.

The Office for Citizenship Affairs will provide you with support in applying for Polish citizenship, as well as in matters such as:

• legalization of stay and work;
• work permits in Poland;
• temporary and permanent residence permits.