Czech citizenship by marriage

Czech citizenship acquired through marriage to a Czech national is referred to as Czech citizenship by marriage. It enables foreigners who are married to Czech citizens to apply for and maybe win citizenship in the country on the basis of their union.

How to get citizenship by marriage in Czechia

You must fulfill criteria and follow a specified procedure to gain Czech citizenship through marriage. An outline of the general process is provided here:

1. Country of residence: Czech Republic. In order to enter the Czech Republic, you must have a valid residency permit, which is typically obtained through a long-term visa or long-term resident permit. Before you can petition for citizenship, you typically need to have lived in the nation for a specific amount of time (usually at least 5 years).
2. Marriage to a Czech national. You have to be legally wed to a Czech national. A recognized international marriage as well as a civil marriage performed in the Czech Republic are both commonly accepted.
3. Language proficiency in Czech. The ability to speak Czech fluently is one of the main qualifications for Czech citizenship. You must pass a language test, which normally consists of both written and oral sections. Depending on the specifics of your application’s circumstances and the authority reviewing it, a different level of skill may be necessary.
4. Understanding of Czech culture and history. You might need to prove that you have a basic understanding of Czech history, culture, and society. The Czech authorities may perform an examination or interview to do this.
5. Check for criminal records. You must present a certificate of no criminal history from both your home country and any other nations where you have lived abroad for an extended period of time.
6. Submitting an application. Once you’ve satisfied the aforementioned conditions, you can submit your citizenship application for the Czech Republic. Depending on where you live, you must submit the application to the regional office or the Ministry of the Interior.
7. Considering and choosing. The authorities will examine your application, carry out any required interviews or examinations, and then decide whether to grant you citizenship. Although the processing time can change, it frequently takes many months to finish.

Documentation and Application

The following paperwork must be gathered, and the application procedure must be followed, in order to apply for Czech citizenship through marriage:

1. Valid travel document or passport.
2. Marriage license.
3. Evidence of residence. A long-term visa or long-term resident permit are acceptable forms of identification for proving your residency in the Czech Republic.
4. Language proficiency in Czech.
5. Understanding of Czech culture and history. You might need to prove that you have a basic understanding of Czech history, culture, and society.
6. Free of any criminal history. Obtain a certificate of no criminal history from your native country as well as any other nations you have lived in for a specified amount of time.

Once you have all the required paperwork, you can submit your application to the regional office or the Interior Ministry, depending on where you live. The authorities will examine your application, carry out any required interviews or examinations, and then decide whether to grant you citizenship.

Dual Nationality

Dual citizenship is permissible under Czech law, meaning you can have citizenship in both the Czech Republic and another nation. You are typically not needed to relinquish your current citizenship if you obtain Czech citizenship by naturalization, marriage, or descent.