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Application for EC Long-term Resident Status
Žádost o přiznání právního postavení dlouhodobě pobývajícího rezidenta v EU
Special EU-wide status for third-country nationals who have resided legally and continuously in the Czech Republic for at least 5 years. Provides enhanced rights and mobility within the EU.
Explained step by step in Czech Trade Licence (Živnostenský list): Complete Guide 2026
What to do next
Check this is the right form
After 5 years of continuous legal stay in CZ. This is an alternative to standard permanent residence, providing additional EU mobility rights.Download the official form
Gather what to attach
7 documents go with this form.Fill it in
Each field is explained further down, with the mistakes people make.Submit it
Regional MoI office (OAMP).
At a glance
Filled by
You (the applicant)
Fee
2,500 CZK (application submission in the Czech Republic)
Processing
60 days
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Available in:
🇨🇿Czech (Čeština)🇬🇧English
Required Attachments
- Valid passport
- 2 passport photos
- Proof of 5 years continuous residence
- Proof of stable and regular income
- Health insurance for the entire stay
- Proof of accommodation
- Clean criminal record
Fields people get wrong
3 fields
Personal data
Field 1
Fill in exactly as shown in your passport. Include all current names and previous names if changed.
Name not matching passport
Residence history
Field 2
Complete timeline of your legal stay in CZ for the last 5 years.
Request a residence history certificate first to verify your dates
Absences must be less than 6 months at a time or 10 months total
Income proof
Field 3
Details of your stable and regular income sources.
Employment income certificate from employer is the most common proof
Self-employed: bring tax returns for the last 3 years
Tips & best practices
4
- EC Long-term Resident status allows you to live and work in other EU countries more easily
- The permit card says "EU long-term resident" on it
- Continuous stay: absence max 6 months at once, 10 months total in 5 years
- This is different from standard permanent residence — it offers more EU-wide benefits
Common mistakes to avoid
3
- Confusing this with standard permanent residence
- Not meeting the continuous stay requirement
- Insufficient proof of stable income
Legal basis
Section 83-84 of Act No. 326/1999 Coll.
Source: ipc.gov.cz