Poland plans to change the requirements for granting citizenship — Polsat
The Polish Ministry of the Interior is developing a comprehensive package of legislative changes aimed at reforming the process for issuing national passports.
This was reported by Polsat News.
From now on, Polish citizenship will be viewed not as a mere formality, but as a well-deserved privilege for individuals who have a genuine connection to the country and its culture.
The main goal of the reform is to move away from “automatic” issuance in favor of the deep integration of foreigners into Polish society.
The Ministry of the Interior emphasizes that this step will help avoid the mistakes of other European countries, which in the past handed out their passports too easily.
One of the key changes will be extending the required period of legal residence in the country to eight years. This period will include three years of temporary residence and five years of permanent residence.
According to the ministry, this timeframe will allow state authorities to thoroughly assess the candidate’s behavior and intentions.
“The requirement to sign a loyalty oath and the tax residency requirement ensure that the applicant ties their life and economic interests exclusively to Poland,” the ministry stated.
In this way, the authorities want to ensure that future citizens plan to build their future in this country.
Requirements for knowledge of the language and culture will also increase significantly. Candidates will have to take a state exam in the form of a test on history and constitutional values, consisting of about 40 questions.
Proficiency in Polish must be no lower than B2, which corresponds to fluent communication.
The Polish government is convinced that the exam will confirm a foreigner’s understanding of the fundamentals of how the Polish state and the European Union function. This is viewed as a safeguard to preserve the nation’s security and cohesion amid rising migration.
“The changes proposed by the government aim to enhance the prestige of Polish citizenship by introducing clear, substantive criteria,” the ministry concluded.
The new model confirms Warsaw’s commitment to building a responsible community of citizens who fully share the values of the Republic of Poland.
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