PassEveryTest

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.

  • Medborgarskap
  • Polen
  • 80 frågor
  • Kontrollerad 11 oktober 2026

Kort svar

Det finns ingen tidsgräns. Ansvarig: 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. Öva gratis här med 80 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 11 oktober 2026.

Läs innan du övarBörja med Poland Citizenship Study Guide: lättlästa anteckningar, illustrationer och siffrorna att komma ihåg.
  1. Fråga 1 av 25

    Who decides whether a foreigner is recognised as a Polish citizen (uznanie za obywatela polskiego)?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 2 av 25

    What level of Polish must most applicants prove to be recognised as a Polish citizen?
    Visa svar

    Svar: A. At least B1

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

  3. Fråga 3 av 25

    Is there an official civics or knowledge test for Polish citizenship by recognition?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 4 av 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?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 5 av 25

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

    Svar: 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. Fråga 6 av 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?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 7 av 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?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 8 av 25

    The voivode refuses your application for recognition. What can you do?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 9 av 25

    Which other route to Polish citizenship is decided by the President of the Republic?
    Visa svar

    Svar: D. Grant of citizenship (nadanie obywatelstwa)

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

  10. Fråga 10 av 25

    How do you apply for Polish citizenship granted by the President?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 11 av 25

    What is special about a President's decision to grant Polish citizenship?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 12 av 25

    According to the Constitution, how is Polish citizenship acquired at birth?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 13 av 25

    According to the Constitution, how can a Polish citizen lose Polish citizenship?
    Visa svar

    Svar: B. Only by giving it up themselves

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

  14. Fråga 14 av 25

    When was the current Constitution of the Republic of Poland adopted?
    Visa svar

    Svar: C. 2 April 1997

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

  15. Fråga 15 av 25

    The Constitution calls the Republic of Poland 'the common good' of whom?
    Visa svar

    Svar: B. All its citizens

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

  16. Fråga 16 av 25

    According to the Constitution, in whom is supreme power in Poland vested?
    Visa svar

    Svar: A. The Nation

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

  17. Fråga 17 av 25

    Under the Constitution, which bodies hold legislative power (making laws) in Poland?
    Visa svar

    Svar: A. The Sejm and the Senate

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

  18. Fråga 18 av 25

    Under the Constitution, which bodies hold executive power in Poland?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 19 av 25

    What is the official language of the Republic of Poland?
    Visa svar

    Svar: A. Polish

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

  20. Fråga 20 av 25

    What is the capital of Poland?
    Visa svar

    Svar: D. Warsaw

    Article 29 of the Constitution names Warsaw as the capital.

  21. Fråga 21 av 25

    What does the Constitution say about churches and religious organisations?
    Visa svar

    Svar: D. They have equal rights

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

  22. Fråga 22 av 25

    What does the Constitution say about the armed forces and politics?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 23 av 25

    What does the Constitution say about men and women?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 24 av 25

    What does the Constitution guarantee to national minorities who are Polish citizens?
    Visa svar

    Svar: 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. Fråga 25 av 25

    At what age can Polish citizens vote in elections and referendums?
    Visa svar

    Svar: C. 18

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

Bra att veta före provet

  • 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.

Vanliga frågor

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.

Why practise with this quiz if there is no 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.

Källor

Relaterade prov