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EU Citizen: Application for Registration Certificate

Žádost občana EU o vydání osvědčení o registraci

Registration form for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens planning to stay in the Czech Republic for more than 3 months. Also applies to qualifying UK citizens under the Withdrawal Agreement.

Explained step by step in Family Reunification in Czech Republic: Complete Guide 2026

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When an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen plans to stay in the Czech Republic for more than 3 months. You must register within 30 days of entering CZ if you plan to stay longer than 3 months.
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Regional MoI office (OAMP) for your area of residence.
Fee and decision time

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You (the applicant)

Fee

200 CZK

Processing

Usually same day or within 30 days

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Available in:

🇨🇿Czech (Čeština)🇬🇧English

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Official form from ipc.gov.cz · PDF format

Official source: ipc.gov.cz

Required Attachments

Valid passport or ID card
Proof of purpose of stay (employment contract, business license, university acceptance, etc.)
Proof of accommodation
Proof of health insurance
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)

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8 sections

Surname(s)(Příjmení)

First name(s)(Jméno(a))

Birth surname (maiden name)(Rodné příjmení)

Previous surnames(Dřívější příjmení)

Date of birth(Datum narození)

Place of birth(Místo narození)

Sex(Pohlaví)

Nationality / Citizenship(Státní občanství)

Marital status(Rodinný stav)

Passport or ID card number(Číslo pasu nebo OP)

Document valid until(Platnost dokladu do)

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Fields people get wrong

3 fields

Purpose of stay

Účel pobytu

Field 1

Select your reason: employment, self-employment, study, family member of EU citizen, or other.

Choose the primary purpose even if you have multiple reasons

Personal data

Field 2

Fill in exactly as per your passport or national ID card.

Address in CZ

Adresa na území ČR

Field 3

Your registered address in the Czech Republic.

Must match your accommodation proof document

Tips & best practices

As an EU citizen, you have the RIGHT to stay — this registration is a formality
You can start working immediately, you don't need a work permit
The registration is free of any employment restrictions
Keep the certificate safe — you'll need it for many daily tasks (bank, phone, etc.)
Also applies to citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland