When applying for Czech citizenship, one of the documents you must include is a free-form CV in Czech. It’s not a structured, bullet-point résumé like the one you might use for a job application. Instead, it’s a personal written story about your life in the Czech Republic, told in full sentences and from your own perspective.
This CV helps the Ministry of the Interior understand how deeply you’ve become part of Czech society. You should describe:
- your work or other gainful activity in the Czech Republic,
- your studies (if applicable),
- your family and social life and
- your leisure activities or volunteer work that benefits the community.
Even children must submit a CV (though understandably shorter and simpler).
Think of this document as your chance to show who you are as a person — not just as an applicant.
1) Show Integration, Integration, Integration
Preparing a well-written CV for a Czech Citizenship Application is your opportunity to show how fully you’ve integrated into life in the Czech Republic.
Go beyond just listing your job or studies. Paint a picture of your everyday life.
Examples of what to include:
- How long you’ve lived here and in which cities or regions.
- How you use Czech in daily life (at work, with friends, with neighbors).
- What Czech traditions or customs you’ve embraced. Maybe you bake Christmas cukroví, go hiking, or celebrate Easter with pomlázka.
- How you’ve connected with your local community through volunteering, cultural events, or neighborhood groups.
The goal is to let the reader see that you don’t just live here. You belong here.
Every detail that shows your connection to Czech life helps strengthen your story.
2) Make It a Catching Story
Unlike most official documents, your free-form CV should feel alive.
This is the one piece in your citizenship file where you can express your personality.
Think of it as your Czech story: how you came here, what you’ve done, and how your life has grown here. Use a natural, narrative tone.
It’s perfectly fine to be personal and even a bit emotional, as long as it stays genuine.
Pro tip:
Start with a strong opening paragraph — something that instantly gives context, like:
“I first came to Prague in 2011 to study architecture, but over time I found not only my career here, but also my home.”
This kind of beginning draws the reader in and sets the tone for the rest of your story.
3) It’s a Story but Facts Still Matter
Even though your CV should read like a story, don’t forget the key facts.
Officials still need to see the important information that confirms your long-term residence and activity.
Make sure to include:
- Dates (when you arrived, when you started your job or studies, when you changed address, etc.)
- Your work and study background; briefly but clearly
- Any major life events in the Czech Republic (marriage, children, citizenship of family members)
Your narrative should flow naturally, but those facts must be there. They show the continuity of your life in the Czech Republic.
4) Write in Full Sentences
This is where many applicants make a mistake.
The Ministry specifically requests a “free-form text”, not a list or a table.
That means:
- Don’t submit a classic job CV with sections like “Work Experience”, “Education”, “Skills”.
- Instead, write full sentences and paragraphs that naturally include these details.
For example:
“In 2018 I started working as a software engineer in Brno, where I joined a Czech-speaking team and gradually improved my Czech through daily communication.”
It’s completely fine to keep the sentences simple. What matters is clarity and flow, not fancy wording.
5) Share Your ‘Whys’: Why You Came, Stayed, and Apply
This final section is what gives your CV real depth.
Don’t be afraid to explain your motivations: why you first came to the Czech Republic, what made you stay, and why you’re now applying for citizenship.
Examples of strong “why” statements:
- “I came to the Czech Republic to study, but stayed because I built a family here.”
- “I’ve built a career, friendships, and a sense of belonging that make me proud to call this country my home.”
Your reasons tell the reviewer something essential: that you’re emotionally invested in being part of Czech society.
That’s exactly what they want to see.
A Small but Crucial Reminder
Your free-form CV must be written in Czech.
It’s an important part of proving your integration. If your Czech isn’t perfect, that is where we can step in, review your CV and polish your Czech.
Get in touch with us. We can review your draft CV, make sure it meets the official requirements, and help you tell your story clearly and confidently.
Writing your CV doesn’t have to feel daunting with the right guidance, it’s your chance to show why the Czech Republic already feels like home.
