Our immigration lawyers in the Czech Republic can help foreigners who want to apply forCzech citizenship by marriage with in-depth advice on the legal procedure one should follow after the wedding took place.
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How can your team assist me in acquiring Czech citizenship by marriage?
Our team of immigration lawyers in the Czech Republic are specialized in offering legal servicesto foreign clients. In the list below, you can find out some of the ways in which we can be of assistance:
- establish an initial consultation with our client, during which we will determine the coordinates of the case and the best legal approach to it;
- if we observe that the client qualifies for the Czech citizenship by marriage, we will ask for all the documentation required by law;
- we will prepare the application file;
- in order to represent our client, it is necessary to sign the power of attorney;
- once we have gathered the paperwork and we have a valid power of attorney, we will address the competent authority and submit the citizenship application;
- we will maintain the connection with the institution and inform the client on any update.
Can I directly qualify for Czech citizenship if I get married to a Czech national?
No, getting married to a Czech nationaldoes not automatically entitle the foreigner to obtain citizenship rights. Citizenship by marriage is similar to the process of citizenship by naturalization, in the sense that the foreign applicant must make proof of having the required years ofresidency in the Czech Republic, among many other basic obligations.
When can an individual be entitled to apply for Czech citizenship by marriage?
A person can apply for Czech citizenship by marriage after living on a continuous basis in this country for at least 5 years, as a national of a third-party state, or after three years, if the person is a citizen of a member state of the EU, EEA or Switzerland.
What documents must I prepare for the citizenship application?
In the list below, you can observe the main documentation required for the Czech citizenship by marriage application:
- the birth certificate;
- the passport;
- a proof that the applicant has legal capacity to get married in the Czech Republic;
- documentation that attests the applicant’s residency in the Czech Republic;
- for those who have previously been married, it is necessary to present the divorce documentation;
- similarly, those who are widows must present the former spouse’s death certificate.
Are there any Czech language requirements?
In order to obtain Czech Republic citizenship by marriage, foreigners must make proof of having the appropriate language abilities, by submitting suitable certificates, diplomas, attesting the level of Czech proficiency that they have gained, unless exemptions are granted by law for specific situations.
Do I need to pay any processing fees?
If you want to get married in the Czech Republicin 2026, you must know that marriage registration feescan apply. Our lawyerspresent the current fees associated:
- according to the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic, it is required to pay a fee of CZK 500 for the issuance of a certificate which shows that the fiancé has the legal competence of entering into a marriage completed on the Czech Republic’s territory;
- if you want to apply for citizenship by marriage, it is also required to pay a processing fee for your citizenship application;
- the current fee charged to adult applicants is CZK 2,000 and it can be reduced in certain circumstances to only CZK 500.
Can I retain my first citizenship?
Yes, if you want toacquire citizenship in the Czech Republic, regardless of the legal pathway you qualify for, you have the right to maintain your first citizenship after you receive your second one. This right has been enshrined in theCzech law since 2013.
Are there any cases where I need to renounce my first nationality?
Yes. While theCzech law allows foreigners to have dual citizenship, provided that the law in your home country stipulates that you need to renounce your initial nationality upon acquiring a new one, then you will need to do this if you want to become a Czech national.
If you need further assistance on how to obtain the Czech citizenship by marriage, we invite you to contact our lawyer.
