← 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 (median ~35 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 |
Mazowieckie median active pending: 1,064 days (~35 months) as of 2026-06-10, from firm inPOL / WSC tracking.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Polish citizenship confirmation take in 2026?
End-to-end: typically 1.5–4 years. Mazowieckie firm data (2026-06-10): median 1,064 days (~35 months) for active undecided cases.
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.