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Poland has one of the world’s most powerful passports in 2020
The Polish passport has ranked 4th in the top 10 of the most valuable travel documents in the world, according to the Passport Index. As of August 7th 2020, Polish…
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Two ways of getting your Czech citizenship through family heritage
By Justine Parisot Did you know that if you have a Czech heritage, you could officially become a Czech citizen by getting it confirmed by the Czech government? There are…
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Am I eligible for German citizenship?
Many people with German heritage are actually German citizens without even knowing it. In this article, you will find an overview of the eligibility criteria, which can help you determine whether or not you can apply for German citizenship.
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Goodbye 2019. Hello 2020. European Citizenship
To all our friends, we wish you and your family a joyous festive season, happy holidays and a safe new year. Our team has prepared a short videos for your enjoyment. We hope you like it!
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Goodbye 2019. Hello 2020. Language services
To all our clients, translators, interpreters, project managers, researchers, community organisations and friends,
We wish you and your family a joyous festive season, happy holidays and a safe new year. Our team has prepared a short videos for your enjoyment. We hope you like it!
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Polaron’s events in October 2019 – Polaron Language Services
October was full of networking at Polaron. Among others, we took part in numerous events including The Celebration of Culture, Community and Collaboration organised by the Victorian Multicultural Commission, as…
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Polaron’s events in October 2019 – Polaron European Citizenship
October was full of international travel and networking at Polaron. We took part in a Panel Discussion – Polish Heritage: Dual Identity and Citizenship in London and the 60 Million…
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Confirmation of German Citizenship
Many people with German heritage, who are spread all over the world, are actually German citizens – without even knowing it! They were born dual citizens with the same rights…
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Legalisation of documents by country
Before a public document can be used in a foreign country, the origin and authenticity of the original document must be confirmed. This is called legalization and is the process…
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Signatories to The Hague Apostille Convention
The Hague Apostille Convention is officially known as The Hague Convention of 5 October 1961, Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. It was drafted by the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) and has been signed by about 100 countries, including Australia.
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12 benefits of EU citizenship
EU passports are among the most coveted passports in the world. What do we mean by that? It’s simple. EU citizens can enter 153 countries without a visa, making an EU passport one of the most desirable travel documents around.
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Your ancestors could be your greatest asset
Every year, Polaron processes several hundreds of applications for confirmation of Polish citizenship through descent. Poland has one of the world’s most flexible citizenship laws but unless you speak the language and have excellent original archival documentation, the road to your Polish citizenship will most likely be paved with frustration and setbacks. The thing is, most people don’t.
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Client Focus: Anthony Merivale
Though born in Australia, Anthony claims he has always felt Polish. This strong connection brought him to our doorstep and now he is a happy Polish (European) Citizen! We had the pleasure to have a small chat about how this changed his life.
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Take a seat on Grass’ bench
Have you ever visited Gdansk? If not, it’s well worth the visit! Apart from beautiful sea location, rich culture, history and vibrant night life, Gdansk has some hidden pearls in its old districts, which you might have never heard of until know.
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5 unique places to visit in Wrocław
We love Wroclaw and all it has to offer, so we’ve put together a list of 5 unique must-see places for the next time you’re in town!
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How to remain in the EU after Brexit
In June 2016, an historic vote to break away economically and politically from the EU took place. It brought out many complexities that remain unresolved, one of them being what…
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Client Focus: Chris Sierzant
Another happy Polaron client, Chris, took some time out to reflect on his journey of reclaiming his Polish citizenship. Here's what he had to say:
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Poland – rise of an economic powerhouse
Experts agree: in 2018, Poland has become one of the most dynamic markets in Europe. The Polish economy had grown quickly since 1989, when the shackles of the communist regime fell off, with no recession so far.
