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Anderid   
28 Nov 2014
Genealogy / The Kulers of Miechów and Glinica [7]

Yes, the surnames can be changed so much across borders and generations. I believe that Kuler and Kulerski are related though - as does not -ski simply mean 'of'? Kulew is a name I've come across that apparently could be related but I can't find enough about it.
Anderid   
28 Nov 2014
Travel / Travel warnings for children of Polish citizens. [6]

Does anyone know if this travel warning for Poland is current for children of Polish citizens? I imagine so but I'm not savvy on changes to the law. I understand that Poland considers the child of a Polish citizen (inc dual-nationality holders) as also Polish, no matter their country of birth.

"Travellers to Poland who have Polish ancestors are advised to obtain in writing a statement from a Polish Consulate as to whether or not they will face any obligations in Poland, such as military service, taxation, or the requirement to obtain a Polish passport"
Anderid   
28 Nov 2014
Travel / Travel warnings for children of Polish citizens. [6]

Phew! Ok then, thanks :D I know this travel warning was out in the US and Canada a few years ago but didn't know if it was still around or had been lifted/debunked. It was due to the case of a man who went over to visit his grandparents and ended up being conscripted, around 2007 I think.

Ah, here is the 'jus sanguinus' bit:

Pursuant to the law, a child acquires Polish citizenship by birth to parents, at least one of whom is a holder of Polish citizenship, irrespective of whether the child was born in Poland or abroad (Article 14 point 1 of the Polish Citizenship Act).

from: msw.gov.pl/en/document/ways-of-acquiring-poli/793,Ways-of-acquiring-Polish-citizenship.html

So that totally confused me :)
Anderid   
28 Nov 2014
Travel / Travel warnings for children of Polish citizens. [6]

and did not de-register prior to going abroad

Aha! Yes, I imagine you are correct. I too would consider it very strange for the government to be scouring the streets for potential descendents! I imagine this has been debunked since then and these warnings are no longer in place.

I also understand that citizenship was revoked for all those Polish nationals who settled elsewhere between 1918 and 1951, so even if this travel warning was true in some way, thousands of descendants are not reckoned Polish citizens by blood anyway. I don't really know where the US 'Look out! The Poles will try and steal you!' nonsense came from - but thank you for clearing it up for me!

Why did you apply for Polish citizenship, if it's not too personal a question? Practicality of living/working there or something else?