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Estimated Poland citizenship cost
$337 – $703
Most applicants pay around $575 · ~3 documents
Government & filing
Source: gov.pl/web/usa-en/consular-fees item 2.03, effective 2026-01-01. Non-refundable regardless of outcome.
Billed in Poland only when the citizenship decision is issued, so a denied application never incurs it.
documents
Varies by state and county
Many records are free online; certified copies from USC offices typically ~$5–$12 USD equivalent
processing
Only required on US-origin documents; Polish records do not need apostilles (pre-2005 documents generally accepted without apostille)
External sworn translator. Must be recognized by Polish Ministry of Justice — not a generic certified translator. Alternative: consulate verifies an existing translation at $71/page or prepares one at $141/page (gov.pl official rates). External sworn translator is usually cheaper. Polish-issued documents do not need translation.
What's not included
Estimates are based on public government fees and typical vendor costs, last verified 2026-05-28. This is not legal or financial advice — confirm current fees with the relevant authority.