Permit guides
Residence card for family members of EU citizens: documents checklist
povolení k přechodnému pobytu rodinného příslušníka občana EU (pobytová karta)
For non-EU family members of EU citizens staying more than 90 days. Answer a few short questions. The permit is already chosen.
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What is your citizenship?
Your passport country. It decides which permits apply to you and how foreign documents must be verified.
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Documents at a glance
Applying inside Czechia
- Application form for temporary residence of an EU citizen's family member (Tiskopis žádosti o přechodný pobyt (§ 87b)) source (opens in a new tab)
- Valid passport (cestovní doklad) source (opens in a new tab)
- Proof of family relationship (doklad prokazující příbuzenský vztah) source (opens in a new tab)
- Proof of accommodation (doklad o zajištění ubytování) source (opens in a new tab)
- Health insurance (doklad o zdravotním pojištění) source (opens in a new tab)
- Proof that the EU citizen lives in Czechia (doklad o pobytu občana EU na území) source (opens in a new tab)
- Passport photo (fotografie) source (opens in a new tab)
- Proof of funds or income (doklad o zajištění prostředků k pobytu na území) Only if this applies to you source (opens in a new tab)
Fees and processing time
| Case | Fee | Processing time | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applying inside Czechia | 200 CZK. Paid by payment card only, at the Ministry office. source (opens in a new tab) | 60 days. The time stops while you are asked to complete the file. | Residence card (pobytová karta) up to 5 years for close family of EU citizens. Up to 3 years in other cases, for example for distant relatives. |
How to prepare your application
- Choose your citizenship, the permit and where you apply.
- Collect each document on the list. Check its age, original or copy, translation and apostille.
- Book an appointment or prepare to send the application in time.
- Pay the fee in the way the office accepts.
- After approval, give biometrics and collect your card in time.
Questions and answers
When do I have to apply?
Within 3 months of entering Czechia. If you become a close family member while already here, within 3 months of that date.
How much does it cost?
200 CZK. For a first application it is paid by payment card at the Ministry office.
Can I work while I wait?
Yes. With a valid permit you have free access to the labour market, and you can also work while you wait for the decision.
How long is the card valid?
The residence card (pobytová karta) is valid up to 5 years. Some cases get up to 3 years.
Is the marriage certificate enough as a copy?
No. The proof of family relationship must be the original.
Sources
- https://ipc.gov.cz/typy-viz-a-pobytu/obcane-evropske-unie/povoleni-k-prechodnemu-pobytu-rodinnych-prislusniku-obcanu-evropske-unie/
- https://ipc.gov.cz/formulare-a-dokumenty/nalezitosti-dokumenty/formalni-pozadavky-nalezitosti-dokumentu/
- https://ipc.gov.cz/formulare-a-dokumenty/nalezitosti-dokumenty/doklad-prokazujici-pribuzensky-vztah/
- https://ipc.gov.cz/formulare-a-dokumenty/nalezitosti-dokumenty/doklad-o-ubytovani/
- https://ipc.gov.cz/formulare-a-dokumenty/nalezitosti-dokumenty/doklad-o-zdravotnim-pojisteni/
- https://ipc.gov.cz/formulare-a-dokumenty/nalezitosti-dokumenty/fotografie/
- https://ipc.gov.cz/formulare-a-dokumenty/nalezitosti-dokumenty/doklad-o-zajisteni-prostredku-k-pobytu-na-uzemi-finance/
Other permits
- Employee cardzaměstnanecká karta
- EU Blue Cardmodrá karta
- Long-term residence for businessdlouhodobý pobyt za účelem podnikání
- Long-term residence for family reunificationdlouhodobý pobyt za účelem společného soužití rodiny
- Long-term residence for studydlouhodobý pobyt za účelem studia
- Long-term residence extensionprodloužení platnosti povolení k dlouhodobému pobytu
- Permanent residence after 5 yearspovolení k trvalému pobytu po 5 letech nepřetržitého pobytu, § 68
- Registration certificate for EU citizensosvědčení o registraci (potvrzení o přechodném pobytu)