EU Family Member: Application for Temporary Residence Permit
Žádost rodinného příslušníka občana EU o vydání povolení k přechodnému pobytu
Application for non-EU family members of EU citizens who want to live in the Czech Republic for more than 3 months.
Explained step by step in Family Reunification in Czech Republic: Complete Guide 2026
What to do next
Check this is the right form
When a non-EU national who is a family member of an EU citizen wants to stay in the Czech Republic for more than 3 months.Download the official form
Gather what to attach
6 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) or Czech embassy/consulate abroad.
At a glance
You (the applicant)
200 CZK
60 days
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Required Attachments
- Valid passport
- 2 passport photos
- Proof of family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate)
- Proof that the EU family member is registered in CZ
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of health insurance
Fields people get wrong
2 fields
EU family member details
Full details of the EU citizen you are joining — name, nationality, registration certificate number.
Family relationship
Your relationship to the EU citizen: spouse, child, parent, registered partner, etc.
Tips & best practices
4
- This gives you the RIGHT to work without any work permit
- Processing is faster and cheaper than standard third-country national applications
- The residence card is valid for 5 years (or the expected stay of the EU family member)
- After 5 years, you can apply for permanent residence
Common mistakes to avoid
3
- Not proving the EU family member is actually registered/living in CZ
- Family relationship documents not properly apostilled
- Applying for a standard residence permit instead of this easier EU family route
Legal basis
Section 87b of Act No. 326/1999 Coll.
Source: ipc.gov.cz
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