Czech Citizenship by Descent
Claim your Czech citizenship through your family roots.
Here’s why Czech citizenship matters and what you can expect along the way.
Reconnect with Your Roots
Regain a part of your family’s legacy while opening up new opportunities.
Access to Every EU Benefit
As a Czech citizen, you automatically become an EU citizen, unlocking many benefits.
Pass Citizenship to Your Kids
Every child born to a Czech citizen now gains Czech citizenship at birth.
What does the Process Look like?
No paperwork nightmares. No confusing rules. Just a friendly team handling the Czech bureaucracy for you.
Reach out and tell us your story. Our colleague Petra will get in touch to learn more about your situation, ask a few initial questions, and explain how the process works.
Based on that, we’ll send you a personalized price offer – no obligations, just clarity.
We’ll assess whether you may qualify for Czech citizenship. For straightforward cases, a quick pre-assessment might be enough.
For more complex ones, we’ll dive deeper with a detailed analysis to explore every possible path forward.
Once we agree to move forward, your dedicated citizenship manager will contact you to kick things off. We’ll arrange a power of attorney and create a personalized document checklist – practical for you, and thorough enough to satisfy Czech authorities.
Need help with Czech records? We’ve got it covered – we can request birth or marriage certificates directly from local archives.
When all documents are ready, we’ll confirm everything together. You’ll send us the originals, we’ll handle certified translations, double-check every detail, and prepare the complete application.
Then we submit it on your behalf – and we stay in touch with the authorities throughout the process to keep things moving smoothly.
After your citizenship is confirmed, we’ll help you register with the Special Registry in Brno, so you can receive your Czech birth certificate.
From there, you can apply for a Czech passport or ID. Done and dusted!
FAQ
Got questions about obtaining Czech citizenship? Check out the most frequent ones.
My ancestor was from the Czech Republic or Czechoslovakia. Can I apply for citizenship?
You may be eligible for Czech citizenship by descent if you are a direct-line descendant of a Czech or Czechoslovak citizen. Even if your ancestors emigrated and lost their original Czech or Czechoslovak citizenship, you could still qualify. However, determining eligibility can be complex, especially if the Czech connection is through more distant relatives. There are more ways how to gain citizenship after your ancestors (three in total) and each requires a different process.
What supporting documents do I need to provide?
The key documents you will need to provide include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates and naturalization certificates. Depending on your case, additional documents may also be required. We will guide you through the process and help you identify exactly what is needed.
How can I obtain my ancestor's Czech documents?
Czech documents, such as birth, marriage, or death certificates, are typically obtained from civil registrars or archives.
If you need any documents originating from the Czech Republic, we can assist you in obtaining duplicates.
How long does the process take?
The timeline can vary depending on several factors. On your side, it depends on how quickly you can gather and submit the necessary documents—some of which may need to be apostilled, officially translated, or have a certified signature.
Once the application is submitted, the relevant authorities have different deadlines depending on the specific case and what needs to be addressed. However, in our experience, the overall process typically takes between 6 months to 1 year, mainly due to the time required to search for records in archives and other administrative tasks.
Do I need to speak Czech to get citizenship?
No — knowledge of Czech is not required for citizenship by descent. What matters are the documents proving your family connection, not your language skills.
Why Choose Czechwise?
Applying through ancestry can be complex. These are the strengths that make the difference.
We Don’t Fear Complex Cases
From pre-1918 emigrations to multi-generational claims, we aren’t afraid to dive into the most complex citizenship cases.
Guidance Every Step of the Way
From evaluating your chances to guiding documents and handling authorities, we’re by your side throughout the process.
Dealing With Czech Authorities
All updates and issues are managed directly by us with the Citizenship Office, so you stay out of the stress.