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Temporary residence permit

Temporary residence permit for citizens of EU (Czech Republic included), Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland and their family members.

 

  • Citizens of the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland can stay temporarily in the territory of the Czech Republic without any special permission and only on the basis of a travel document or identity card.

  • If they intend to reside in the Czech Republic for a period of more than 3 months, they have the right to request the issuance of a certificate of temporary residence.
    The requirements for the issuance of a certificate of temporary residence in the Czech Republic are defined in Section 87a (2) of the Alien Act - see please the site of the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic.

  • In the case of a joint stay in the Czech Republic with a citizen of the EU or any of the aforementioned countries, which is expected to exceed 3 months, family members are required to apply to the police for the issuance of a temporary residence permit within a period of 3 months of their entry to the territory. 
    The conditions and requirements for the issuance of a temporary residence permit are defined in Section 87b (2) of the Alien Act, applying the provisions of 87a (2) - see please the site of the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic.

  • If a family member does not stay in the Czech Republic together with a citizen of the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland, the conditions for his/her stay in the Czech Republic are the same as those for third-country nationals who do not fall into the category of persons enjoying the Community right of free movement.


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