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Citizenship • Declaration routes

Czech Citizenship by Declaration "Regaining CZ Citizenship"

Czech citizenship by declaration is a streamlined way to acquire citizenship for specific legal categories — most often based on former Czech/Czechoslovak citizenship or descent from a former citizen. We confirm your exact declaration route and prepare a consulate-ready packet.

✅ 10+ years CZ immigration practice

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Most common route Children & grandchildren (Section 31(3))
 
Filed at Czech consulate / MOI

Legal basis Act 186/2013 Coll., Sections 31/32/33

Package price (starting from):

12,200 CZK

Mandatory VAT when applicable

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Best for:

  • Lost citizenship by naturalization
  • Lost citizenship by renouncing it
  • Lost citizenship as a result of a marriage
  • Do not have a valid passport or ID for over 5 years
  • Embassy denied your request for new passport and requested proof of citizenship

Main declaration routes (we verify the right one for you)

Section 31(3) • Since 6 Sept 2019

Children & grandchildren of former Czech/Czechoslovak citizens:

Most common “citizenship by descent” declaration route.

  • Parent or grandparent was Czech/Czechoslovak citizen
  • You must prove an unbroken civil-record chain
  • Not allowed if you are Slovak citizen today

Section 32

Former Czechoslovak citizens without CZ/SK citizenship after 1993:

For people who were citizens of Czechoslovakia on 31.12.1992 but didn’t become CZ or SK citizens.

  • Proof of CSFR citizenship
  • Proof you never acquired CZ/SK citizenship
  • Not allowed if you are Slovak citizen today

Section 33 & special clauses

Historic birth cases and specific exceptions:

Less common routes tied to historic citizenship rules (e.g., births abroad in certain periods).

  • Very case-specific evidence
  • We only recommend when clearly applicable

Not sure which one is yours?

Send us your family line and ancestor details — we identify the correct section and tell you exactly what evidence you need.

Proof checklist (varies by route):

Identity:

  • Your birth certificate
  • Passport / ID
  • Marriage/divorce (if relevant)

Family line (if descent route):

  • Parent/grandparent birth certificates
  • Marriage certificates linking the line
  • Name-change evidence

Ancestor citizenship:

  • CZ/CSFR citizenship certificate, passport, ID
  • Czech vital records / archive confirmations
  • Loss proof (only if needed for your route)

Legalization

  • Foreign documents need apostille or superlegalization depending on country
  • We give country-specific instructions for each document

Certified Czech translations

  • Non-Czech documents need sworn Czech translations
  • We arrange or review translations before submission

How the process works:

  1. Route audit: We confirm your declaration section and eligibility.
  2. Checklist & chain build: You get a tailored document plan.
  3. Archive retrieval (if needed): We help obtain Czech records/citizenship proof.
  4. Legalize & translate: Apostille/superlegalization + sworn Czech translations.
  5. Submission: You submit at consulate/MOI with a structured packet.
  6. After approval: Citizenship certificate → Czech passport/ID.

What’s included in the package:

Eligibility + route:

  • Correct declaration section confirmed
  • Slovak-citizenship compatibility check
  • Risk flags before you spend on docs

Document chain build:

  • Tailored checklist
  • Name/date consistency audit
  • Packet structure + cover letter

Submission support:

  • Legalization/translation guidance
  • Appointment prep
  • Email support for follow-ups

Top rejection risks — and how we prevent them:

Wrong declaration section:

Each section needs different evidence.

  • We confirm the correct legal route first.

Broken or messy family chain:

Missing links or inconsistent names stop cases.

  • We repair chains and align spelling/date conflicts.

Legalization/translation mistakes:

Incorrect apostilles or non-sworn translations lead to rejection.

  • We provide exact country-specific rules per document.

Want a clear yes/no and the right route?

Send your family line details and we’ll confirm your safest declaration pathway.

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FAQ

Can I include my children in my declaration?

In many declaration routes, children can be included. We structure this correctly for your consulate.

Citizenship by declaration does not require a Czech language exam.

It depends on your route, missing records, and consulate timelines. We give a realistic estimate after the audit.