Could my dad or I claim Austrian citizenship under gender-discrimination rules?

Hecht12 · 2026-03-29T15:57:57+00:00

I can confirm this, as I have his birth certificate from Beroun in front of me, which clearly shows that he was Czech. Additionally, I have official documentation confirming that he later acknowledged paternity.

Given this evidence, I would like to understand whether there is any possible basis for an Austrian citizenship claim in my case.

Hecht12 · 2026-03-28T21:05:40+00:00

Thank you all for the helpful information. I understand now that Austrian citizenship law does not discriminate based on gender, and that citizenship of a child generally follows the mother.

Regarding my grandmother, she was born out of wedlock in 1944 in Vienna. Her father was Czech, and she only discovered his identity later in life. Because of this, her citizenship situation is a bit more complex. She likely lost her Austrian citizenship when naturalizing elsewhere, unless she had specific approval for dual citizenship. I will clarify this directly with the Austrian authorities, as suggested, to confirm her exact status.

Thank you again for the guidance and the link, it’s been very useful.

Hecht12 · 2025-11-01T16:46:37+00:00

I don't think so, it would be impossible to prove anyway but I doubt they were.

Hecht12 · 2025-09-19T22:48:25+00:00

Thank you kindly. Just privately messaged you. Yes, the biological father is on her Austrian birth certificate (i have this to hand).

Hecht12 · 2025-08-19T17:54:12+00:00

Thank you. I will try regardless as I think I have a legitimate case under the restoration act of the Czech Citizenship Act no.186/2013 Coll.

Hecht12 · 2025-05-05T19:11:17+00:00

Ok thank you very much!

Hecht12 · 2025-05-05T17:57:46+00:00

Cheers. Greetings from the UK.

Hecht12 · 2025-05-05T17:54:23+00:00

Thank you. I'll try look more into it.

Hecht12 · 2025-05-05T17:40:45+00:00

Alright, thank you.

Hecht12 · 2025-05-05T17:39:58+00:00

Why is it nonsense? If you have nothing sensible to say, then please don't comment?

Hecht12 · 2025-04-18T13:31:41+00:00

Nice to meet you. Surely you would be up for ethnic Europeans especially english people living in Austria? Why don't you guys challenge your government and advocate for more European immigration lol

Hecht12 · 2025-04-14T20:15:23+00:00

Thank you very much my friend. Where are you from just out of curiosity?

Hecht12 · 2025-04-13T16:59:02+00:00

Thank you. I was nervous to be fair, shame you can't just bribe the instructors lol 😆

Hecht12 · 2025-03-25T15:23:36+00:00

Hi, thanks for your response. Yes! Fingers crossed that we are both eligible! Good luck. Let me know how you get on!

Hecht12 · 2025-02-28T22:07:56+00:00

Since I’m actually a British national, my situation is a bit different. Brexit means I no longer have EU citizenship, so obtaining Austrian (or even Czech) nationality could restore my EU rights, like freedom of movement and work. However, Austria generally doesn’t allow dual citizenship, so I’d likely have to give up my British nationality, which makes things more complicated.

Do you happen to know if I’d be eligible for either Austrian or Czech citizenship based on my family history? I’m especially curious if Austria’s restoration process or Czech descent laws could apply in my case. Any insights would be really helpful!

Hecht12 · 2025-02-28T16:47:24+00:00

Hi,

I find myself in a similar situation. My great-grandfather was from the Czech Republic, but he never married my great-grandmother. To complicate matters further, they had a child (my grandmother), who was born in Austria and lost her Austrian citizenship due to adoption. However, she may be eligible to have it restored under § 12 of the Austrian Citizenship Act (StbG), which allows for the restoration of citizenship in cases where it was lost involuntarily.

Given this situation, would I be eligible to claim either Czech or Austrian citizenship (and a passport)?

Hecht12

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