Czech Republic Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Czech Republic Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    A
  • Passport Ranking
    18/198
  • Passport Score
    177/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    158
  • Visa-required Countries
    40
  • Access to the World's GDP
    75%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    61%
  • Access to the World's Population
    47%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    81%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    No
    No provisions
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    10 years
    Must hold permanent residency for 5 years, which takes 5 years to obtain.
  • Physical presence requirement
    At least 6 months a year
  • Language test
    Yes, Czech
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
  • Can minor children naturalize?
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    7 years / 6 years
    Non-EU citizens must hold permanent residency for 5 years, which takes 2 more years for spouses to obtain. During these 2 years, you need to be married for at least a year bringing the total marriage period to 6 years. (Some immigration laws state no residency requirement at all, but in practice it doesn’t work this way.)
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    Not allowed
  • Language test
    Yes, Czech
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    No provisions
  • Citizens of specific countries
    No provisions
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Visas and Residencies
Visas and Residencies
Taxation
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  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.
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Czech Republic Overview
  • Region
    Europe
  • Capital City
    Prague
  • Largest City
    Prague
  • Currency
    Czech koruna
  • Languages
    Czech, Slovak
  • Population
    10.5 million (87th)
  • Life Expectancy
    79.7 years (52nd)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $295.6 billion (47th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $28,085 (47th)
Useful Data
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  • Cost of Living
    Moderate (4/7)
  • Climate
    Comfortable (2/5)
  • Safety
    The Safest (1/7)
  • Pollution
    Very clean (1/5)
  • English Proficiency
    High (2/5)

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