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Citizenship for Residents

Becoming a Czech citizen is the natural next step in your journey.


We’ll help you turn permanent residency into full Czech citizenship — smoothly and with confidence.

Full rights of Czech citizens

Vote in elections, take part in local and national life, and feel fully at home in the community you’ve built around you.

Opportunities across Europe

Enjoy the EU benefits! Live, work, travel or study anywhere in the EU without additional permits.

No More Residency permits

As a citizen, you'll no longer need to worry about renewing residency permits or visas, giving you more stability and peace of mind.

What does the Process Look like?

No piles of forms, no confusing rules. Just a clear step-by-step process with our support at every stage.

Let’s start with your story

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, she will send you a personalized price offer – no obligations, just clarity.

Initial Review

Next, you’ll meet with a citizenship manager, either on a call or in person at our Prague office. Together, you’ll go over your situation in detail, clarify any relevant circumstances, and set the direction for your application.

This step ensures we understand everything about your case before moving forward.

Getting ready – documents and preparation

We’ll prepare a personalized checklist of documents needed for your application. If you prefer, we can also arrange a quick call to go over the list, or clarify details by email.

With a power of attorney, we’ll help draft or obtain as many documents as possible, including your CV and the application form. We’ll also take care of timing, since some documents cannot be older than a certain number of days when submitted.

Submission at the office

Once your file is complete, we’ll help you schedule an appointment at the relevant authority. The appointment usually takes about an hour, and the officers will speak Czech. If you’d like, we can accompany you and provide support on-site.

One last step – registration and documents

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 and ID. Done and dusted!

Let’s talk

Why Choose Czechwise?

Applying for Czech citizenship can be complex. These are the strengths that make the difference.

Comprehensive support

We provide full end-to-end support, covering every step of the process from start to finish.

Dealing With Czech Authorities​

We’re in touch with the Czech Authorities across the republic

Step-by-Step Guidance

Your dedicated manager walks you through the entire process.

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FAQ

Got questions about obtaining Czech citizenship for residents? Check out the most frequent ones.

Yes, applicants must demonstrate Czech language knowledge at B1 level and basic knowledge of Czech institutions.

There are exceptions. You don’t need to take the exams if:

  • you studied for at least 3 years at a Czech-language school (elementary, high school, or university),

  • you are under 15 or over 65 at the time of application,

  • or you have a physical or mental condition that makes it impossible to meet the exam requirements (read a story about our client with dyslexia).

In most cases, you need to hold permanent residence continuously for:

  • 5 years if you are a non-EU national,

  • 3 years if you are an EU national,

  • or a total of 10 years of combined residence, if part of the time was before permanent residency.

Some exceptions may apply, especially when your spouse is Czech.

From the moment we start preparing your application until the decision is issued, it usually takes 12–18 months.

No — this part must be done in person. But don’t worry: we’ll provide you with clear guidance on how and where to apply, so you can choose the option most convenient for you and your family.

At minimum, your birth must be registered. If applicable, your marriage or divorce as well.