Poland Citizenship Knowledge Quiz 2026
Poland has no official civics or knowledge test for citizenship. To be recognised as a Polish citizen you must instead meet residence rules, such as 3 years on a permanent residence permit, and prove Polish at level B1 with an official certificate. This quiz is a free way to learn about the Constitution, institutions, rights and duties, national symbols and history before you apply.
En bref
Il n’y a pas de limite de temps. Organisé par : The voivode (wojewoda) decides on recognition; the President of the Republic decides on grants of citizenship; appeals go to the Ministry of the Interior and Administration. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 80 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.
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Question 1 sur 25
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Réponse: A. The voivode (wojewoda) of the region where the person lives
Applications for recognition go to the voivode for your area, who issues the decision.
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Question 2 sur 25
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Réponse: A. At least B1
Applicants for recognition must show Polish at level B1 or higher with an official certificate.
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Question 3 sur 25
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Réponse: B. No, the official requirements list residence, income, housing and a B1 Polish certificate
The official requirements we checked list residence, a stable income, a legal title to housing and a B1 language certificate, but no civics test.
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Question 4 sur 25
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Réponse: A. At least 3 years without a break
The standard route needs 3 years of uninterrupted residence on a permanent permit, plus a stable income and a legal title to housing.
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Question 5 sur 25
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Réponse: B. A stable, regular income and a legal title to a home
You must have a stable and regular source of income and a legal right to the place where you live.
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Question 6 sur 25
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Réponse: C. At least 2 years
Spouses of Polish citizens married for at least 3 years can apply after 2 years of uninterrupted residence on a permanent permit.
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Question 7 sur 25
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Réponse: B. At least 1 year
People with a permanent permit based on Polish origin or the Karta Polaka can apply after 1 year of uninterrupted residence.
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Question 8 sur 25
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Réponse: B. Appeal to the Minister of the Interior within 14 days
You can lodge an appeal with the Minister of the Interior and Administration within 14 days of receiving the decision.
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Question 9 sur 25
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Réponse: D. Grant of citizenship (nadanie obywatelstwa)
The President may grant Polish citizenship. This is separate from recognition, which the voivode decides.
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Question 10 sur 25
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Réponse: B. Through the voivode or a Polish consul
Applications to the President go through the local voivode or, for people living abroad, a Polish consul.
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Question 11 sur 25
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Réponse: A. It is discretionary, needs no reasons and cannot be appealed
The President decides freely. The decision does not need to give reasons and you cannot appeal it.
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Question 12 sur 25
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Réponse: C. By being born to parents who are Polish citizens
The Constitution says Polish citizenship is acquired by birth to parents who are Polish citizens.
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Question 13 sur 25
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Réponse: B. Only by giving it up themselves
A Polish citizen cannot be deprived of citizenship. It can only be lost by renouncing it.
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Question 14 sur 25
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Réponse: C. 2 April 1997
The National Assembly adopted the current Constitution on 2 April 1997.
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Question 15 sur 25
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Réponse: B. All its citizens
Article 1 says the Republic of Poland is the common good of all its citizens.
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Question 16 sur 25
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Réponse: A. The Nation
Article 4 says supreme power in the Republic of Poland is vested in the Nation.
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Question 17 sur 25
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Réponse: A. The Sejm and the Senate
Article 10 gives legislative power to the Sejm and the Senate.
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Question 18 sur 25
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Réponse: A. The President and the Council of Ministers
Article 10 gives executive power to the President of the Republic and the Council of Ministers.
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Question 19 sur 25
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Réponse: A. Polish
Article 27 says Polish is the official language in the Republic of Poland.
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Question 20 sur 25
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Réponse: D. Warsaw
Article 29 of the Constitution names Warsaw as the capital.
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Question 21 sur 25
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Réponse: D. They have equal rights
Article 25 says churches and other religious organisations have equal rights.
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Question 22 sur 25
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Réponse: B. The armed forces must stay neutral in political matters
Article 26 says the armed forces observe neutrality in political matters and are under civil and democratic control.
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Question 23 sur 25
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Réponse: A. They have equal rights in family, political, social and economic life
Article 33 gives men and women equal rights, including equal pay for work of similar value.
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Question 24 sur 25
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Réponse: D. Freedom to keep and develop their own language, customs and culture
Article 35 guarantees minorities the freedom to maintain and develop their language, customs, traditions and culture.
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Question 25 sur 25
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Réponse: C. 18
Article 62 gives the vote to Polish citizens who are 18 or older on election day.
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À savoir avant l’examen
- The official requirements for recognition as a Polish citizen list residence, a stable income, a legal title to housing and Polish at level B1, but no civics or knowledge test.
- On the standard route you need at least 3 years of uninterrupted residence in Poland on a permanent residence permit, an EU long-term resident permit or a permanent right of stay.
- Spouses of Polish citizens who have been married for at least 3 years can apply after 2 years of residence on such a permit. People with a permit based on Polish origin or the Karta Polaka can apply after 1 year.
- You must prove Polish at level B1 or higher with an official certificate, such as the state certificate in Polish as a foreign language.
- The voivode decides within 6 months. The fee listed by the Ministry is 1,000 zł, and you can appeal a refusal to the Minister of the Interior within 14 days.
- Separately, the President of the Republic can grant Polish citizenship. This decision is discretionary, needs no reasons and cannot be appealed.
Questions fréquentes
Is there a citizenship test in Poland?
No. Poland has no official civics or knowledge test for citizenship. Instead, applicants for recognition must prove Polish at level B1 with an official certificate and meet the residence and other rules.
What level of Polish do I need for Polish citizenship?
Level B1 or higher, shown with an official certificate. The state certificate exams in Polish as a foreign language are run by a state commission at levels A1 to C2.
How many years must I live in Poland to become a citizen?
On the standard route, at least 3 years without a break on a permanent residence permit, with a stable income and a legal title to your home. Shorter periods apply to some groups, such as spouses of Polish citizens and people of Polish origin, and there is also a 10-year route.
What is the difference between recognition and a grant of citizenship?
Recognition (uznanie) is decided by the voivode when you meet the conditions set by law, and you can appeal a refusal. A grant (nadanie) is decided freely by the President, with no fixed conditions, no reasons given and no appeal.
Pourquoi s’entraîner avec ce quiz s’il n’y a pas de test ?
It helps you understand how Poland is governed, your rights and duties, and the country's symbols and history. This is useful for daily life and for your Polish language studies.
Can the citizenship rules change?
Yes. Rules, fees and routes can change. Always check the Ministry of the Interior page and your voivodeship office before you apply.
Sources
- Ministry of the Interior and Administration (gov.pl): Apply to be recognised as a Polish citizen
- Pomeranian Voivodeship Office (gov.pl): Grant of Polish citizenship by the President
- State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency in Polish as a Foreign Language
- Constitution of the Republic of Poland, Preamble (Senate, English)
- Constitution of the Republic of Poland, Chapter I: The Republic (Sejm Library, English)
- Constitution, Chapter II: Freedoms, rights and obligations (Sejm Library, English)
- Constitution, Chapter IV: The Sejm and the Senate (Sejm Library, English)
- Constitution, Chapter V: The President (Sejm Library, English)
- Constitution, Chapter VI: The Council of Ministers (Sejm Library, English)
- Constitution, Chapter VII: Local self-government (Sejm Library, English)
- Constitution, Chapter VIII: Courts and tribunals (Sejm Library, English)
- Constitution, Chapter IX: Organs of state control (Sejm Library, English)
- Institute of National Remembrance (IPN): A Guide to the History of Poland (PDF)
- Polish History portal: The Round Table talks of 1989
- Integrated Educational Platform (zpe.gov.pl): Polish national symbols
- Ministry of Culture (gov.pl): Days when the national flag is flown
- European Union: Poland country profile