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Top Tips to Perfecting Your Polish Etiquette
Like all countries, Poland has its own customs, protocols and etiquette to follow. To help you, we’ve put together a list to help you settle into Polish life, so you…
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10 Interesting Facts About the Czech Republic
Czech Republic is a country full of many interesting facts. Here are 10 of them: 1. It has the most castles in Europe The Czech Republic is renowned for over…
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Top 5 Must-See German Movies of the 21st Century
It’s no secret that Germans know their way around making quality movies. If you’re looking to get into some contemporary European films, look no further! Here are 5 must-see German…
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Greatest German Quirks
Top 5 German Quirks You Must Know When Living and Studying in Germany 1. DO NOT CROSS AT A RED LIGHT Picture this: you’re in Berlin, its 4am and you…
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Four Traditional Czech Dishes You Must-Try
A Little About Czech Cuisine: Millions of tourists visit the Czech Republic every year not only for its beautiful nature, exceptional sights and friendly people, but also for its famous…
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Poland Brings Home Gold from the Olympics
By Tatum Spicer The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have just come to an end. It is such a remarkable and exciting event showcasing the incredible talent, diligence, resilience and team work…
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Sentimental Research: Discovering Your Heritage
By Tatum Spicer Are you interested in learning more about your family history? We offer sentimental research to those who are purely interested in learning more about their heritage, but…
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Becoming a German Citizen by Naturalisation
If you’re looking to become a German citizen but your German ancestry goes too far back, or your citizenship may have been lost, there are other pathways you can take…
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5 Must See Places in Prague
At the heart and soul of the Czech Republic, we have the illustrious city known as Prague. It’s described as one of Europe’s most iconic cities, famous for its rich…
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Key takeaways to becoming a German citizen
If you wish to learn more about becoming a German citizen, we are here to help you understand what is required to achieve German citizenship. That’s why we’ve laid down…
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Top things you must know about Czech citizenship
Need more information on becoming a Czech citizen? Here we cover important things to know about becoming a Czech Republic citizen: looking into ancestral and naturalization obligations and conditions, requirements…
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Art and Culture: Forming Poland’s Identity
By Tatum Spicer EU Citizenship Specialist at Polaron European Services There are so many ways to immerse yourself in Polish culture- you can read literature, watch films, listen to music…
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Gaining German citizenship through descent
If you are a direct-line descendant of a German citizen, you are likely eligible for German citizenship by descent. To obtain German citizenship, you will need to prove your eligibility…
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Am I eligible for Czech citizenship through descent?
If you are a direct-line descendant of a Czech citizen, you are likely eligible for Czech citizenship by descent. You can have your Czech citizenship reinstated through the process of…
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Am I eligible for restitution of Polish citizenship?
By Marta Daszkiewicz-Daniszewska Restitution of citizenship is another form of acquiring Polish citizenship. It is rather new and was only introduced in the Act on Polish Citizenship of 2 April 2009,…
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6 reasons to start your EU citizenship journey with Polaron
By Tatum Spicer EU Citizenship Specialist at Polaron European Services Since 2003, our team at Polaron have handled over 8,500 individual EU citizenship cases for Polish, Czech, German, Italian, Lithuanian,…
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Is Karta Polaka for you?
By Emily Hussain Karta Polaka is a program by the Polish government available for people of Polish heritage to confirm their Polish nationality. Originally established in the 1970s and aimed…
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Where to look for information online about your Polish ancestors
Finding records in Poland and neighbouring countries about your Polish ancestors can be a life-changing experience, but it is also notoriously difficult because of the passage of time, lack of…
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The presidential grant route: Your questions answered
If you have been told that you are not eligible for Polish citizenship by descent, there is still another way to claim your Polish citizenship. Our Project Coordinator & Case…
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All you need to know to apply for Polish citizenship confirmation
To help you navigate the bureaucratic maze that acquiring Polish citizenship is, our Business Unit Manager in Poland, Marta Daszkiewicz-Daniszewska, has put together answers to commonly asked questions about the…
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5 reasons to study in Poland in 2021
Eager to start your educational journey in Europe with your Polish passport? Why not consider studying in Poland? From high-quality universities to affordable cuisine, Poland has become one of the…
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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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Determination 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.
