Eligibility Quiz
Do you hold a valid residence permit from another EU member state that explicitly includes the remark 'EU Long-Term Resident' (or its equivalent)?
Documents Required
All documents submitted to the Ministry of the Interior must be in Czech (or accompanied by a certified translation) and must not be older than 180 days, with the exception of your passport and your existing EU residence card.
Identity and Status Documents
- Valid Passport: Your travel document must be valid for at least the duration of the requested permit.
- EU Long-Term Residence Card: The original permit issued by the other EU member state.
- Photographs: Two passport-sized photographs.
Proof of Purpose
- For Employment: A signed employment contract or a letter of intent from a Czech employer.
- For Business: An extract from the Živnostenský rejstřík (Trade Register) or Obchodní rejstřík (Business Register).
- For Study: An official confirmation of enrollment from a Czech educational institution.
Financial and Living Documents
- Proof of Accommodation: A notarized lease agreement or a signed "Proof of Accommodation" form from your landlord.
- Proof of Funds: Evidence of monthly income that meets the sum of the living minimum (currently 3,130 CZK) and your documented housing costs. This is typically proven via bank statements or salary slips.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Proof of insurance with a minimum coverage of €400,000. While the previous monopoly has ended, the policy must still meet strict Czech regulatory standards.
- Criminal Record Extract: An official background check from the EU country that issued your long-term status, and potentially from your country of origin.