Ancestry / Descent in Czech Republic
One documented route of this kind in Czech Republic, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Citizenship by Declaration - Ancestry / Descent
Acquisition of Czech citizenship by declaration for descendants of former Czech/Czechoslovak citizens who lost citizenship by 31 December 2013.
- Language requirement
- None
- Citizenship
- By declaration to a Czech consulate or regional authority (no residence requirement)
Requirements
- At least one parent or grandparent who was a former Czech/Czechoslovak citizen who lost citizenship by 31 December 2013
- Applicant is not a citizen of the Slovak Republic
- Loss did not occur under the specified post-war German/Hungarian nationality decree or Subcarpathian-Ukraine treaty
Required Documents
- Documentary proof of lineage required
- Documentary proof of the ancestor's loss of citizenship required
- Declaration submitted to a Czech consulate or the relevant regional authority required
Process Steps
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1
Verify eligibility
Confirm a parent or grandparent who was a former Czech/Czechoslovak citizen who lost citizenship by 31 December 2013.
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2
Gather proof
Obtain documentary proof of lineage and of the ancestor's loss of citizenship.
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3
Submit declaration
Submit the declaration to a Czech consulate or the relevant regional authority.