Czechia

Czechia is a generally conservative country located in the European Union.

Why Czechia?

Gaining residency or citizenship in the Czech Republic can be a pathway to residence in the wider European Eunion.

Why not Czechia?

Generally Czechia doesn't have the most progressive laws. Same-sex marriage is not recognized, but civil unions had been recognized for a long time. It's not progressing further tho.

Only recently the supreme court cancelled a requirement to be castrated to have your sex legally changed.

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Access to trans health care

It is possible to have gender reassignement surgeries.

Immigration policy

U.S. citizens can enter the Czech Republic visa-free for 90 days, but need a visa or residence permit for longer stays.

LGBT Friendly Cities

Prague is considered safe even if people are racist and transphobic. But at least they're not violent.

Citizenship by Descent

It's possible that you may be able to claim citizenship if your parents/ancestors emigrated from the Czech Republic during communist rule. This is unconfirmed by TWE authors.

Languages Spoken

• Czech is the official language.
• English is spoken in touristy areas.
• Learning Czech is beneficial for daily life. Without a certain degree of fluency in Czech, bureaucracy is often very hard or even impossible to navigate. You may have to ask Czech speakers you trust for help.

Ease of Travel to Other Countries

• Czechia is part of the Schengen Area, allowing visa-free travel to 26 European countries.
• Trains, budget airlines, and buses make travel cheap and easy.
• EU residency may allow work rights in other European countries.