The acquisition and loss of citizenship is governed by the Czech Citizenship Act of 2013, which replaced the former Czech Citizenship Act of 1993 as of 1 January 2014.
The new law allows for dual citizenship, i.e. to acquire Czech citizenship and to be a citizen of another state. As of 1 January 2014, the Czech citizenship is not legally lost at the moment of acquiring the citizenship of another state, unless this is required by the relevant international treaty, or the law of the country in question requires renunciation of another, including Czech, citizenship.
Czech citizenship has several advantages: Free movement within the European Union Access to healthcare and social security Opportunity to study at Czech universities under preferential conditions The right to vote Work in the public sector.
Free movement
You can travel and live in any EU country without a visa.
Healthcare
You have access to the Czech healthcare system, which is one of the best in Europe.
Education
Universities in the Czech Republic are affordable and high quality.
Voting rights
You have the right to vote in elections and referendums and to be elected to public office.
Social security
You are entitled to pensions, unemployment benefits and other social services.
Public sector
Citizenship allows you to work in the public sector, which includes the civil service and other public services.
