General
Is Czechwise Legit? How to Verify Citizenship Services Online
If you are exploring Czech citizenship services, you may naturally ask a simple question: Is Czechwise legit?
March 11, 2026
Michaela Garguláková
I am a Czech attorney-at-law and a co-founder of Czechwise. I oversee the legal and procedural side of our cases, ensuring that each application is prepared and submitted with the proper documentation and attention to detail required by Czech authorities.
My Articles & Insights
General
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
November 27, 2025
for Descendants
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.
July 6, 2025
My Citizenship Stories
Czech Citizenship Reclaimed After US Naturalization During Wartime
This family’s story shows how US naturalization during a wartime period, together with later legal interpretation, allowed two children and two grandchildren of a Czechoslovak-born emigrant to reclaim Czech citizenship through their documented Czech ancestry.
November 14, 2025
Czech Citizenship for Children Born Abroad: A Family’s Success Story
When a Czech father living in the United States wanted to ensure that his children kept a connection to their heritage, he turned to Czechwise for help. Despite various bureaucratic challenges, we helped the family secure Czech citizenship for both children in less than a month.
September 11, 2025
A Century-Long Journey Home: The Next Chapter in One Family’s Czech Citizenship Story
After sharing the story of our client who discovered his Czech roots and reclaimed his citizenship (read here), we’re delighted to share the next chapter about his three children. We’re proud to have helped them to continue their Czech heritage.
August 24, 2025
Obtaining Czech Citizenship for UK-Born Descendants of Czechoslovak Emigrants
We are proud to share another successful Czech citizenship story, this time involving our client and his mother, both born in the UK.
August 18, 2025
From Emigration to Reconnection: How Our Client Reclaimed Her Czech Citizenship
We are happy to present another inspiring story of Czech citizenship restoration, showing how even complex legal and administrative challenges can be overcome with the right support and determination.
August 6, 2025