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.

  • Citoyenneté
  • Pologne
  • 80 questions
  • Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

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.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Poland Citizenship Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.
  1. Question 1 sur 25

    Who decides whether a foreigner is recognised as a Polish citizen (uznanie za obywatela polskiego)?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  2. Question 2 sur 25

    What level of Polish must most applicants prove to be recognised as a Polish citizen?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. At least B1

    Applicants for recognition must show Polish at level B1 or higher with an official certificate.

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    Is there an official civics or knowledge test for Polish citizenship by recognition?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  4. Question 4 sur 25

    On the standard route, how long must a foreigner have lived in Poland on a permanent residence permit before being recognised as a citizen?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    Besides 3 years on a permanent permit and B1 Polish, what else does the standard recognition route require?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    A foreigner has been married to a Polish citizen for at least 3 years. How long must they have lived in Poland on a permanent permit to apply for recognition?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    A person got a permanent residence permit in Poland because of Polish origin or a Karta Polaka. How long must they live in Poland before applying for recognition?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  8. Question 8 sur 25

    The voivode refuses your application for recognition. What can you do?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    Which other route to Polish citizenship is decided by the President of the Republic?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Grant of citizenship (nadanie obywatelstwa)

    The President may grant Polish citizenship. This is separate from recognition, which the voivode decides.

  10. Question 10 sur 25

    How do you apply for Polish citizenship granted by the President?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  11. Question 11 sur 25

    What is special about a President's decision to grant Polish citizenship?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  12. Question 12 sur 25

    According to the Constitution, how is Polish citizenship acquired at birth?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    According to the Constitution, how can a Polish citizen lose Polish citizenship?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Only by giving it up themselves

    A Polish citizen cannot be deprived of citizenship. It can only be lost by renouncing it.

  14. Question 14 sur 25

    When was the current Constitution of the Republic of Poland adopted?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 2 April 1997

    The National Assembly adopted the current Constitution on 2 April 1997.

  15. Question 15 sur 25

    The Constitution calls the Republic of Poland 'the common good' of whom?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. All its citizens

    Article 1 says the Republic of Poland is the common good of all its citizens.

  16. Question 16 sur 25

    According to the Constitution, in whom is supreme power in Poland vested?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The Nation

    Article 4 says supreme power in the Republic of Poland is vested in the Nation.

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    Under the Constitution, which bodies hold legislative power (making laws) in Poland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The Sejm and the Senate

    Article 10 gives legislative power to the Sejm and the Senate.

  18. Question 18 sur 25

    Under the Constitution, which bodies hold executive power in Poland?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    What is the official language of the Republic of Poland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Polish

    Article 27 says Polish is the official language in the Republic of Poland.

  20. Question 20 sur 25

    What is the capital of Poland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Warsaw

    Article 29 of the Constitution names Warsaw as the capital.

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    What does the Constitution say about churches and religious organisations?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. They have equal rights

    Article 25 says churches and other religious organisations have equal rights.

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    What does the Constitution say about the armed forces and politics?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  23. Question 23 sur 25

    What does the Constitution say about men and women?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  24. Question 24 sur 25

    What does the Constitution guarantee to national minorities who are Polish citizens?
    Voir la réponse

    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.

  25. Question 25 sur 25

    At what age can Polish citizens vote in elections and referendums?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 18

    Article 62 gives the vote to Polish citizens who are 18 or older on election day.

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.

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