Obtaining Czech Citizenship through Ancestors

2 Dec 2025

Following the 2019 amendment to the Act on the Citizenship of the Czech Republic, it is possible to obtain Czech citizenship through an ancestor who lost it during the existence of Czechoslovakia. In practice, however, this is a demanding and lengthy process, often resembling detective work — from tracking down historical documents and communicating with registry offices to dealing with authorities both in the Czech Republic and abroad.

Our law firm has extensive experience with this agenda. We have already helped dozens of clients from all over the world obtain Czech citizenship. We work closely with local authorities, registry offices, and professional genealogists to piece together your family history and maximize your chances of success.