EU Family Member: Residence Card Renewal
Žádost rodinného příslušníka občana EU o prodloužení pobytové karty
Renewal application for the residence card of a non-EU family member of an EU citizen.
Explained step by step in Family Reunification in Czech Republic: Complete Guide 2026
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When your residence card as a family member of an EU citizen is approaching expiry and you want to continue living in CZ.Download the official form
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Regional MoI office (OAMP). Submit before your current card expires. We have not verified an earliest-filing window for this permit — the 120 days the Ministry publishes is stated for Employee Card extensions, which are a different regime, so check the official page for yours.
At a glance
You (the applicant)
200 CZK
Not confirmed — the Aliens Act sets decision deadlines for other permit types in § 169t(6) and does not name this one. Ask your OAMP office, or check the official page
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Required Attachments
- Travel document (§ 87a(2)(a))
- Proof of health insurance (§ 87a(2)(c))
- Proof of accommodation in Czechia (§ 87a(2)(d))
- A document showing you still live here with the EU citizen, or that you are their family member under § 87f(2)
- New photographs — ONLY if your appearance has changed since the current card
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§ 87p(1) requires the travel document itself as an attachment — this is the number printed in it.
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Personal details (Osobní údaje)
Full name, date of birth, nationality exactly as on your current residence card. Include maiden name if applicable.
Current residence card number and expiry
The number on your current card and its expiry date. Found on the front of your biometric residence card.
EU family member details
Full name, nationality, and Czech address of the EU citizen you are related to. They must still be residing in CZ.
Relationship to EU citizen
Specify: spouse, registered partner, parent, child, dependent relative, etc. Must match original application.
Address in CZ (Adresa pobytu)
Your current registered address. If you moved since the last card, provide the new address and proof of accommodation.
Employment / financial situation
Current employment status and employer details if working. This helps demonstrate you are not a burden on the social system.
Tips & best practices
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- Apply before your card expires — we have not confirmed how early this permit may be filed, so check the official page
- Your stay is legal while the application is pending (even if the card expires)
- Consider applying for permanent residence instead if you've been in CZ for 5+ years
Common mistakes to avoid
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- Letting the card expire before you file — the application must be in by the last day of validity
- Not updating accommodation proof if you moved
Legal basis
Section 87p of Act No. 326/1999 Coll.
Source: ipc.gov.cz
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