Alien's Passport

Who can apply for an alien’s passport?

An Alien’s Passport may be applied for by foreigners who:

• have a permanent residence permit in Czechia, do not have a valid travel document and prove that they cannot obtain a new document for reasons beyond their control,
• are entitled to a permanent residence permit in Czechia due to placement in substitute care and do not have a travel document,
• have been granted subsidiary protection and do not have a travel document.

An Alien’s Passport cannot be issued to foreigners who reside in the territory of Czechia based on a permanent residence permit and who have been granted asylum or subsidiary protection under the Asylum Act.

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What does an alien’s passport look like?

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How long is an alien’s passport valid for?

It is generally issued for 10 years, for 5 years in the case of foreigners under 15 years of age. In some cases the validity is determined individually and can be shortened.

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Can the validity of a foreigner’s passport be extended?

The validity cannot be extended.

An alien’s passport expires:

1. by final revocation of a permanent residence permit,
2. when a foreigner placed in child custody stops being eligible for a permanent residence permit.

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In what cases will an alien’s passport be removed or not issued?

An alien’s passport will be revoked or not issued if:

• the reasons for its issuance have ceased to exist,
• an order is issued against you for not complying with a maintenance obligation or monetary liabilities,
• there are criminal proceedings against you or you have not served a custodial sentence imposed by the court provided that the sentence was not pardoned or statute barred.

The decision on the removal of the alien’s passport can only be taken provided that it is proportionate in terms of its effect on your private and family life.

How and where can you apply?

You can submit an application for an alien’s passport at the locally competent Ministry of the Interior office, send it by post, via Data Box, by e-mail with a recognised electronic signature or submit it through a legal representative.

For an applicant under 15 years of age, the application must be submitted by a legal guardian (most often one of the parents), using one of the methods listed above.

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What is the administrative fee?

For adults, the administrative fee is CZK 600; for persons under 15 years of age, it is CZK 100.

This administrative fee is paid when collecting the document. It can be paid only by payment card at a Ministry of the Interior office.

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What is the time limit to process the application?

The period is 30 days.

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STEPS TO FOLLOW IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR AN ALIEN’S PASSPORT:

• 1. Prepare the necessary documents

  To apply, you will need:

  • Application form
  • 2 photographs
  • A document proving the fact that you cannot obtain a passport for reasons beyond your control

• 2. Fill in the application form

  You can download a blank application form, fill it in and print it out, or collect it free of charge at Ministry of the Interior offices and fill it in by hand. The form must be filled in legibly, in capital block letters, in Latin characters and in the Czech language.

• 3. Submit the application

  You can submit an application for an Alien’s Passport in person at the locally competent Ministry of the Interior office, send it by post, via Data Box, by e-mail with a recognised electronic signature or submit it through a legal representative.

  For an applicant under 15 years of age, the application must be submitted by a legal guardian (most often one of the parents), using one of the methods listed above.

  If you want to submit the application in person, book an appointment in advance online or by phone. If you decide to visit a Ministry of the Interior office during office hours without booking an appointment in advance, you will be served in the usual order.

• 4. Confirmation of submission of the application

  If you have decided to submit the application in person at a Ministry office, come to the agreed appointment for your visit.

  When submitting the application in person, you will receive confirmation of submission of the application and a reference number, which will allow you to track the status of your application.

  If you submit the application remotely and want confirmation of submission, you must request it in free form. To find out the reference number, you must call the information line of the Client Centre.

• 5. Wait for the decision

  The Ministry of the Interior will assess your application in an administrative procedure. If any errors or missing documents are identified, you will receive a written notice to correct errors in submitted application. The notice will specify:

  • what is the error or missing document,
  • what must be done to correct it, and
  • the period for correction.

  In justified cases, this period may be extended upon written request.

  During the administrative procedure you may, for example:

  • Supplement the application with additional documents.
  • Be represented by a legal representative.
  • Request access to your file.
  • Request a suspension of the administrative procedure.
  • Withdraw your application.

  You can track the status of your application online via the Status of your application section on the Information Portal for Foreigners or in your personal account.

  If you receive a notice to submit supplementary documents or to correct errors, the processing period is suspended until the error is corrected or until the period set in the notice has passed.

• 6. Learn the result of the administrative procedure

  In the Status of your application section you may see one of these outcomes:

  1. Being processed: Your application is still being processed. For more information on what you can do during the processing period, see the previous step.
  2. Preliminarily assessed positively: The Ministry of the Interior has preliminarily assessed your application positively. Proceed to the next step.
  3. Rejected: The Ministry of the Interior has rejected your application or discontinued the administrative procedure. In such case, you will receive written notification on the decision or resolution. You may appeal against the decision or resolution within 15 days from the day the notification was delivered.

  The decision to reject the application consists of three parts:

  1. The Statement: Legal grounds on which your application has been rejected. It may also state any obligation to leave the Czech Republic, including the period for departure.
  2. The Grounds of the statement: It explains why the application was rejected and what documents and proofs served as grounds for the rejection.
  3. Your rights: It informs you on how to proceed if you wish to appeal against the decision.

  The resolution to discontinue the administrative procedure consists of three basic parts:

  1. The Statement: Legal grounds on which the administrative procedure was discontinued.
  2. The Reasoning: It explains the processing and grounds that led to the discontinuation of the administrative procedure.
  3. Your rights: It informs you on how to proceed if you wish to appeal against the resolution.

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• 7. Make your appointment to have your biometric data taken

  If the application is preliminarily assessed positively, book an appointment by phone to have your biometric data collected. Note that the appointment date is binding and you must follow the Administrative Procedure Code if you request a reschedule or cancellation.

• 8. Come to have your biometric data taken

  Come to the booked biometric data collection appointment. At this appointment you will schedule a date to collect your biometric document.

• 9. Collect your alien’s passport

  The final step is to collect the alien’s passport. The time limit for collection is 60 days from the date you had your biometric data collected.