President’s Office confirms Karol Nawrocki has sent a draft law to extend residency requirements for foreign nationals seeking Polish citizenship.
Proposed Changes to Citizenship Law
Karol Nawrocki has proposed extending the minimum continuous residency requirement in Poland—from three to ten years—for foreigners applying for Polish citizenship. The President’s Office confirmed the draft law was submitted to the Sejm on September 29.
Origins of the Proposal
Nawrocki first suggested this change in August, though Rzeczpospolita reported he had considered it as early as May. The idea reportedly originated with the Law and Justice (PiS) party, responding to rising immigration, particularly from Ukraine.
Nawrocki’s Rationale
Nawrocki stated that Polish citizenship is a significant honor with long-term implications for the nation. He argued that the decision-making process should be extended to ten years, reflecting its importance for future generations.
Current Citizenship Requirements
The article notes that the process for obtaining Polish citizenship is currently under discussion, though specific details are not provided.
