Czech citizenship by declaration for former citizens and descendants (Nabytí státního občanství prohlášením (§31 zák. 186/2013))
Czech citizenship by declaration for former citizens and descendants is a residence route in Czechia (Afkomst). Declaration with proof that parent/grandparent was a Czechoslovak/Czech citizen who lost citizenship; clean record; no language test or residence. Dual citizenship allowed since 2014.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Permanent residence: after direct years. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
Citizenship alone creates no tax liability.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Afkomst |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 0 |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | 0 |
| PV | direct |
| Staatsburgerschap | direct |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | former Czech/Czechoslovak citizens and their children/grandchildren |
| Belasting | Citizenship alone creates no tax liability. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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