All About EU Citizenship
Your Complete Guide to Life, Work, and Opportunities in Europe
The Life-Changing Advantages of EU Citizenship
When you become an EU citizen, you instantly gain rights and benefits that non-EU citizens simply don’t have:
Live and work anywhere in Europe — no need for work visas or company sponsorship.
Pass citizenship to future generations automatically — your children, grandchildren, and beyond inherit the same rights.
Enjoy healthcare access — from affordable treatment to free national healthcare in certain EU countries.
World-class education — free or low-cost university tuition, plus scholarships for EU citizens.
Own property anywhere in the EU without extra restrictions.
Business advantages — start companies, access EU grants, and benefit from investment incentives.
Lower taxes by living in EU countries with favorable tax laws.
Social benefits — from pensions and retirement funds to unemployment support and housing credits.
Visa-free travel to over 185 countries around the globe.
Banking, Finance, and Property Ownership Without Barriers
For many Americans, opening a bank account overseas can be a frustrating process due to IRS reporting rules. As an EU citizen, you’ll find the opposite — European banks welcome you as a client. This means easier access to personal and business banking, mortgages, and investment accounts in countries like Switzerland, Monaco and Germany.
The same applies to real estate. EU citizens can purchase property anywhere in the EU without the red tape faced by foreign buyers. Want a city apartment in Paris? A holiday home in Greece? Or a long-term investment in Portugal? With an EU passport, it’s entirely your choice.
Education: A Gift That Lasts for Generations
One of the most valuable — and often overlooked — benefits of EU citizenship is education.
Free or highly subsidized tuition at top European universities.
Special scholarships available only to EU nationals.
Affordable professional degrees in fields like medicine and law.
By confirming your Polish citizenship and obtaining an EU passport, you give your children and grandchildren access to some of the best education in the world — without the crushing costs often found elsewhere.
Creating a Legacy
EU citizenship is not just for you, it’s for every generation that comes after you. Once you become a Polish citizen, your children inherit that citizenship at birth, and they will pass it on to their children. The benefits continue indefinitely, shaping the future of your family for decades to come.
Whether your goal is to live in Europe, give your children global opportunities, or simply keep your options open for the future, EU citizenship offers a level of freedom and security unmatched by almost any other passport.
“Today my Polish passport arrived, I am so happy! It is totally thanks to you. You worked incredibly hard and got me through all the obstacles. There is no way I could have done this without your patient help. You are full of integrity in this world of fake news. It is so heart-warming to find people of your caliber.”
— Rene Wyndham, Former BBC-TV Journalist
Tax Residency and Tax Implications
We are not tax attorneys and do not provide tax advice. Every situation is different, and tax obligations can vary based on your country of residence, income sources, and personal circumstances. For accurate guidance, you should consult a qualified tax professional. This summary is our opinion only.
For most applicants, obtaining Polish citizenship does not create new tax obligations.
If you are a United States citizen, Polish citizenship alone does not impact your U.S. tax status. In general, there are no additional taxes unless you begin working in the European Union.
Polish citizens who live outside of Poland and do not work in Poland are usually not required to pay Polish taxes. Poland determines tax residency based on where you live, where your family resides, and how many days you spend in the country each year.
According to Polish tax law, you are not considered a Polish tax resident if:
Poland is not your primary place of residence.
You spend fewer than 183 days in Poland during the calendar year.
If you are not a Polish tax resident, you are not required to pay taxes in Poland on foreign income. You would only pay Polish tax on income earned within Poland.
Below is the official legal reference regarding tax residency in Poland:
dana osoba fizyczna nie posiada w Polsce centrum interesów osobistych lub gospodarczych (ośrodka interesów życiowych) i
- przebywa na terytorium Polski nie więcej niż 183 dni w roku podatkowym (rozumianym jako rok kalendarzowy),
wówczas nie jest rezydentem i zapłaci w Polsce podatek wyłącznie od dochodów uzyskanych na terytorium Polski.Nie będzie natomiast zobowiązana do zapłacenia w Polsce podatku od dochodów zagranicznych.
Natomiast osoba nie posiadająca w Polsce swego ośrodka interesów osobistych ani gospodarczych i nie przebywająca w kraju więcej niż 183 dni w roku podatkowym, nie jest uznawana za polskiego rezydenta podatkowego i na terytorium Polski nie ciąży na niej żaden obowiązek podatkowy z tytułu dochodów uzyskanych w innych krajach.
Fun Facts
EU citizens can vote and be a candidate in European Parliament elections in the EU country that you reside, under the same conditions as the nationals of that country.
EU citizens can vote and be a candidate in national elections in the EU country where you reside under the same conditions as the nationals of that country.
In 14 member states, an EU citizen may become the mayor of the municipality where he or she resides, without being a national of that country.
In the most recent elections held in the EU, more than 2,000 EU citizens stood as candidates in the member state where they resided without having the nationality of that state.
Over 14 million EU citizens reside in another member state. Free movement – or the ability to live, work or study anywhere in the Union – is the EU right most cherished by Europeans.
Erasmus+ will enable over 4 million European students over the next 5 years to have education or training experiences abroad. Check it out!
EU citizens rely on being protected by a comprehensive set of passenger rights when travelling by air, rail, ship or bus. In certain circumstances, you get compensation in cases of cancellation or delay.
EU citizens get extra protection if you buy package holidays including rights to cancel without penalties and protection if a tour operator or airline goes bankrupt.
EU citizens can go to any other EU member state’s consulate or embassy to ask for help when you travel to a country outside the EU and your home country is not represented. EU member states must help citizens of other member states to leave a country in crisis situations.
You can contact the European Direct Contact Centre which answers all sorts of questions on EU-related matters by email or phone. You can also visit the Direct Information Centres which are throughout Europe.
You can dial 112, the EU emergency number, free from any mobile or landline phone everywhere in the EU. Operators speak a variety of languages and will put you through to the right emergency service.