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News, stories, and insights about Czech citizenship, relocation and life around it.
If My Parent Acquires Czech Citizenship, Do I Qualify Too?
When exploring Czech citizenship by descent, many people naturally assume that if their parent or grandparent qualifies for Czech citizenship through an ancestor, they can simply apply first and then “pass” that eligibility on to the next generation.
This is one of the most common misconceptions we encounter.
Can Foreigners Vote in the 2026 Czech Municipal Elections?
Can foreigners vote in Czechia? Learn the rules for EU and non-EU citizens in the 2026 Czech municipal elections, including residence and registration.
The Beneš Decrees: What They Are and Why They Still Matter for Czech Citizenship Today
If you’re tracing your Czech roots, you may come across a term: the Beneš Decrees. They’re more than 80 years old, but they can still quietly affect whether you qualify for Czech citizenship by descent. Let’s find out what they were, why they exist, and how we check whether they touch your family history.
Czech Passport Remains Among the World’s Strongest. Here’s What That Means
The Czech passport continues to rank among the world’s strongest travel documents, giving its holders convenient access to more than 180 destinations around the world.
What Was “Right of Domicile” and Why It Still Matters for Your Czech Citizenship Case
When researching Czech ancestry, you may eventually come across the term domovské právo, sometimes also written as domovská příslušnost, and usually translated as “right of domicile” or “municipal affiliation.”
Czech Citizenship Through Extraordinary Contribution: A Fast-Track for Exceptional Talent
For most applicants, Czech citizenship is a long-term process built around residence, language, integration, and detailed documentation.
However, Czech law also provides a special route for individuals whose work represents an exceptional contribution to the Czech Republic.
Czech Citizenship for Young Adults in Czechia
Grew up in the Czech Republic? You may qualify for Czech citizenship by declaration under a simpler legal pathway.
Inside Czech Citizenship Law: Key Takeaways from the 2026 Citizenship Symposium
What legal experts, academics, and Ministry officials discussed — and what it means for your application
Obtained Czech Citizenship? It Doesn’t End There. What Must Be Registered with the Special Registry?
Have you successfully obtained Czech citizenship? Congratulations! However, the process does not end just yet. For the state to issue your Czech identity documents, you must go through one more crucial step: registration with the Special Registry.
Why a Personalized Citizenship Documents Checklist Can Save Your Czech Citizenship Case
Applying for Czech citizenship often comes with a challenge: collecting extensive and complex paperwork. At Czechwise, we guide clients through every step of this administrative maze.
Understanding the Initial Case Review in Czech Citizenship Cases
At Czechwise, we know that Czech citizenship cases are rarely identical. Even when it seems that we must have already seen all possible combinations and problems, new issues to solve always emerge.
Now a Citizen: How to Get Your First Czech Passport
What better way to celebrate becoming a Czech citizen than by getting your first Czech passport!