GET CZECH CITIZENSHIP

Citizenship is a special individual connection between a citizen and the state. Obtaining the citizenship of a particular country is a rather complicated procedure that has many stages. However, if you live in a state, obtaining citizenship will give you more rights than if you live there temporarily.

As stated in the Law № 186/2013 of 11.06.2013 “On Citizenship of the Czech Republic”, citizenship can be obtained in several ways:

• Birth from at least one Czech parent
• Establishing paternity of a Czech citizen
• Adoption by Czech citizens or at least one of them
• Identification and territory of the Czech Republic
• Naturalization and granting citizenship
• Restoration of lost Czech or Czechoslovak citizenship
• Establishment of guardianship, care or other alternative form of family upbringing

Obtain Czech citizenship from birth

According to Article 4-5 of the Law on Citizenship of the Czech Republic. If at least one of the child’s parents has Czech citizenship on his / her birthday, then the child automatically has Czech citizenship. Moreover, Czech citizenship of parents can be both from birth and acquired.

Obtaining Czech citizenship by establishing paternity

• the child’s father is a Czech national but not a Czech national but a national of another EU country, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein, or has a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic – in this case the child acquires Czech nationality from signing of the general consent of the parents on establishing the paternity of the citizen of the Czech Republic (declaration) (Article 7, item 1 of the Law).
• the child’s father is a citizen of the Czech Republic, but the mother is not a citizen of the Czech Republic and is not a citizen of another EU member state, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein, and she does not have a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic. opportunities:
• parents must submit a declaration (general consent of parents to establish the paternity of a citizen of the Czech Republic) and a genetic examination proving the paternity of a citizen of the Czech Republic (Article 7, paragraph 2 of the Law)
• parents must submit a declaration (general consent of parents to establish paternity of a citizen of the Czech Republic) and apply for citizenship of the Czech Republic for their child (Article 28 of the Law).

Acquisition of citizenship as a result of adoption

• at least one of the foster parents must be a citizen of the Czech Republic;
• in the case of a decision on adoption was provided by another state, this document must be recognized by the authorities of the Czech Republic (Articles 8-9 of the Law).

Obtaining Czech citizenship through naturalization

What is the procedure for obtaining Czech citizenship?

Citizens of a foreign state or stateless persons with permanent residence in the Czech Republic can apply for citizenship. The application is submitted to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Who can obtain Czech citizenship?

A person who is integrated into the society of the Czech Republic does not threaten the security of the state, its sovereignty and territorial integrity, democratic principles.

And meets certain requirements:

• The person is not an EU citizen and has lived in the Czech Republic continuously for 5 years
• The person is an EU citizen and has lived in the Czech Republic continuously for 3 years
• Or has a permanent residence permit for a period of at least 10 years together with a direct previous stay in the Czech Republic.
• there must be evidence of continuous stay in the Czech Republic.
• Criminal honesty (a person should not be prosecuted)
• Knowledge of language
• Knowledge of the basics of the Czech constitutional system, cultural, social, geographical and historical foundations of the Czech Republic.
• Compliance and non-violation of legal obligations (payment of taxes, customs duties)
• Proving the sources of their income
• Did not carry out loading on the state system of social security.
• The person submits the documents in person by filling out the application in the prescribed form.

Consultation of a migration lawyer on the issue of obtaining citizenship in the Czech Republic?

• Is it obligatory to apply for Czech citizenship in person?

A migration lawyer in the Czech Republic will advise on how to submit documents correctly, as well as indicate the algorithm of actions when submitting documents to persons under 18 years of age.

• How can I register for a reception at the consulate to obtain Czech citizenship?

A migration lawyer in the Czech Republic will help you find the optimal consulate, its address and submit the relevant documents.

• What is the cost, how much does it cost to obtain Czech citizenship?

Administrative fee – 2000 Czech crowns – adult, if the person has not reached 18 years of age – the administrative fee is 500 crowns.

The services of a migration lawyer depend on the amount of work that needs to be done and is calculated individually.

• What is the deadline for obtaining Czech citizenship?

The Office responsible for submitting the application sends the application for citizenship of the Czech Republic within 30 days to the Ministry of the Interior, which then decides on it within 180 days from the date of service of the application.

The cost of obtaining Czech citizenship depends on the scope of services that will be provided by our migration lawyers in the Czech Republic. Usually the range of services includes

• Translation of documents into Czech and its notarization
• Consultation and legal services
• Assistance in filling out the application and all documents required to obtain citizenship
• Interpreter services if necessary
• Assistance with housing and transport

Where can I get advice on obtaining Czech citizenship?
Migration lawyers Prykhodko and partners will help you prepare a document to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which then decides on granting citizenship. Also, our lawyers will provide full advice on citizenship, as well as advise in case of refusal of citizenship, the grounds for returning the application for Czech citizenship.