Forum Immigration Poland - Polska

Forum of expats in Immigration Poland - Polska: Ask questions and participate to discussions concerning expatriation.

  Search the whole website

  User's Charter  -  Help  -  Terms and Rules  -  Privacy Policy

✎ EN PESEL - Prerequisite for Polish Passport
    

Discussion in 'Immigration Poland - Polska' started by curiousgeorge, Sep 9, 2009.

  1. curiousgeorge

    curiousgeorge Addicted member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2006
    Messages:
    200
    Likes Received:
    0
    Living In:
    Usa
    Nationality:
    Canadian (CA)
    Languages:
    English
    For anyone who has never obtained a Polish passport, once you get your confirmation of Polish Citizenship and your Polish birth certificate, the next step is to apply for a PESEL number. A PESEL number is also required to apply for a Polish passport.

    In the past you were able to apply for a PESEL number and a Polish passport at the same time. Recently the laws changed, and the PESEL number is a prerequisite to start the passport application.

    To apply for a PESEL you will need your Polish birth certificate and the PESEL application form whcih can be obtained from the consulate. You can apply for a PESEL through your consulate by mail.
     
    #1 curiousgeorge, Sep 9, 2009
  2. adamski

    adamski New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2009
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    City:
    Arizona, USA
    1. Is a Polish birth certificate still required to obtain a first Polish passport even after obtaining a PESEL number? In other words, do you need one Polish birth certificate for the PESEL, a second for the passport, and a third for the confirmation of Polish citizenship?

    2. To save time, can you apply for the PESEL number after you've received the Polish birth certificate and applied for confirmation of Polish citizeship, but before the confirmation of citizenship is complete?

    3. How long does it typically take to obtain a PESEL number?

    In case it's relevant to the questions, I'm in Arizona and my consulate is in Los Angeles, California.

    Thank you in advance.
     
    #2 adamski, Dec 21, 2009
  3. curiousgeorge

    curiousgeorge Addicted member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2006
    Messages:
    200
    Likes Received:
    0
    Living In:
    Usa
    Nationality:
    Canadian (CA)
    Languages:
    English
    A photocopy (ie not original, not notarized) of the Polish birth certificate is sufficient for the PESEL application.

    The PESEL should come pretty fast, a few weeks.

    All you need to apply for a PESEL is a Polish birth certificate. It doesn't matter if the Confirmation of Polish citizenship is still pending.

    You'll need all 3 to apply for the passport, birth certificate, PESEL and the Confirmation of Polish citizenship.
     
    #3 curiousgeorge, Jan 29, 2010
  4. nebratu

    nebratu Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2009
    Messages:
    31
    Likes Received:
    0
    City:
    Los Angeles
    Living In:
    Usa
    Nationality:
    American (US)
    Languages:
    English
    Has anyone applied for the PESEL by mail to the LA consulate or does it have to go to Chicago?
     
    #4 nebratu, Feb 12, 2011
  5. kozman02

    kozman02 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2011
    Messages:
    4
    Likes Received:
    0
    City:
    Columbus
    Living In:
    Usa
    Nationality:
    Polish (PL)
    Languages:
    English
    I would also like to know where to mail my PESEL request. I live in Columbus, OH. SHould I mail to Chicago or New York? Thanks you.
     
    #5 kozman02, Mar 11, 2011
  6. nebratu

    nebratu Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2009
    Messages:
    31
    Likes Received:
    0
    City:
    Los Angeles
    Living In:
    Usa
    Nationality:
    American (US)
    Languages:
    English
    I emailed the LA consulate (to a few different people), and they told me all i had to do was send them copies of my pesel application, confirmation of citizenship and my polish birth cert. I could mail, fax, or even just e-mail copies. Since you're in OH, NY is your jurisdiction, http://www.washington.polemb.net/index.php?document=71
     
    #6 nebratu, Mar 11, 2011
  7. kozman02

    kozman02 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2011
    Messages:
    4
    Likes Received:
    0
    City:
    Columbus
    Living In:
    Usa
    Nationality:
    Polish (PL)
    Languages:
    English
    Thank you for the help. I will get in touch with the NY consulate. Have a great evening.
     
    #7 kozman02, Mar 12, 2011
  8. dwwd

    dwwd Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2009
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Living In:
    Brazil
    Nationality:
    Polish (PL)
    Languages:
    Portuguese, English, Hebrew
    Anyone knows the phone number of the place in Warsow that issues PESEL numbers for polish citizens living abroad?
     
    #8 dwwd, Mar 14, 2011
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Loading...
Similar Threads Forum Date
✎ EN Applying for Pesel when I've changed my name. Immigration Poland - Polska Feb 6, 2010
✎ EN Help with PESEL no. Immigration Poland - Polska Jan 22, 2010

Share This Page

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest WhatsApp Addthis
Read the latest news in the expat world, info, trends, interviews, and much more: Browse our Expat Magazine