CzechWisdom: Insights & Guides on Czech Citizenship
News, stories, and insights about Czech citizenship and life around it.
EU-Wide Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages: A Landmark CJEU Decision with Major Impact Across the Union
A landmark CJEU ruling requires all EU states to recognize same-sex marriages concluded abroad. Learn what this means for Czech Republic
Exceptions to the Czech Citizenship Residence Requirement – Are You Eligible?
Some applicants can obtain Czech citizenship even without meeting the usual residence requirements. Learn whether you qualify for one of the legal exceptions and how the process works.
5 Tips for Writing a Great CV for a Czech Citizenship Application
Learn how to write a strong, personal, and convincing free-form CV for a Czech citizenship application. Here are five practical tips to make your story stand out.
How Long Does It Take to Get Czech Citizenship by Descent?
Applying for Czech citizenship by descent usually takes around 8–12 months from the initial eligibility review to being ready to apply for a Czech passport. The exact timeline depends mainly on how quickly documents can be collected and how long the authorities take to process the application. This article explains each stage step-by-step, so you know what to expect before you begin.
Who Is Eligible for Czech Citizenship by Descent? Here’s How We Find Out
Applying for Czech citizenship is often less straightforward than people imagine. While many applicants know that their parents or grandparents were born in what was
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Czech citizenship amendment
A new amendment to the Czech Citizenship Act could extend eligibility up to the fourth generation and cover children born abroad between 1949 and 1969. Learn what’s proposed and when it might be approved.
Czech Citizenship for Descendants of Czechoslovak Emigrants to Israel and Palestine
Descendants of Czechoslovak emigrants to Israel and Palestine may be eligible for Czech citizenship by descent. Learn how to check your eligibility today.
Czech Citizenship Requirements for Permanent Residents: What You Really Need to Know
Thinking about applying for Czech citizenship as a permanent resident? Here’s a clear overview of the main requirements you’ll need to meet, explained simply, with guidance from the Czechwise team.
How Women Lost Czech Citizenship by Marrying Foreigners: History and Opportunities to Restore It
Have you ever wondered if your family history holds the key to obtaining Czech citizenship? Understanding the historical context of Czech citizenship laws can reveal opportunities for descendants to reclaim their nationality. This article examines how marriage impacted Czech women’s citizenship and how these legal changes might affect your eligibility today.
The Treaty of Naturalization Between the US and Czechoslovakia: Impacts on Czech Citizenship by Descent
The US has always been a tempting destination for European emigrants including a great deal of Czechoslovaks. What was the impact of the Treaty of Naturalization on their citizenship and which role does it play now?