← Back to ResourcesData as of 2026-06-10 · Not legal advice
Polish Citizenship Processing Times
Confirmation by descent is an administrative proceeding before a voivodeship office. This dashboard separates applicant-controlled phases from government wait times, with firm-tracked Mazowieckie data and secondary estimates for other offices.
Wait times by voivodeship
Voivodeship processing time comparison| Voivodeship | Confidence | First response | Filing to decision |
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| Mazowieckie (Warsaw) | Primary | 10–18 months | 26–43 months |
| Małopolskie (Kraków) | Secondary estimate | 9–16 months | 22–40 months |
| Wielkopolskie (Poznań) | Secondary estimate | 8–15 months | 20–36 months |
| Dolnośląskie (Wrocław) | Secondary estimate | 8–16 months | 20–38 months |
| Pomorskie (Gdańsk) | Secondary estimate | 8–14 months | 18–34 months |
Typical ranges from firm inPOL / WSC tracking as of 2026-06-10 — estimates, never a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Polish citizenship confirmation take in 2026?
End-to-end: typically 18 to 48 months — a typical range, never a guarantee.
Which voivodeship is fastest?
There is no reliably fastest voivodeship. National archive and military verification dominate timelines.
Is 18–24 months realistic?
18–24 months is realistic for some milestones but not a safe upper bound. Mazowieckie P75 is ~43 months as of June 2026.
Can I track my case online?
After filing at Mazowieckie, inPOL shows proceeding status and correspondence for onboarded cases.