Travel Identity Document

Who can apply for a travel identity document?

The Ministry will issue a travel identity document to leave the country for the foreign nationals who do not have a valid travel document and prove that they cannot get a new one for reasons beyond their control and who:

• hold a long-term residence permit or a temporary residence permit of an EU citizen’s family member in Czechia.  The travel document will be issued with a validity of a maximum of 180 days.
• hold in Czechia a visa for a stay longer than 90 days for the purpose of tolerated stay² or who have been issued such a visa under specific legislation. The travel document will be issued with a validity of a maximum of 365 days.
• hold a long-term residence permit for the purpose of tolerated stay³. The travel document will be issued with a validity of a maximum of 365 days.

The Ministry will also issue a travel identity document to the foreign nationals who are staying in Czechia without a valid travel document after:

• A decision to revoke a visa for a stay longer than 90 days has become final.
• The foreigner has been granted a visa for a stay longer than 90 days for the purpose of tolerated stay because they cannot leave the country as they have been granted a status of a stateless person. The validity of the document will be established in line with the validity of the granted visa.
• The foreigner has been issued a long-term residence permit for the purpose of tolerated stay because they cannot leave the country as they have been granted a status of a stateless person. The validity of the document will be established in line with the validity of the long-term residence permit.
• The foreigner has been issued a long-term residence permit for the purpose of protection in the territory if they cannot get a travel document in any other way for reasons beyond their control. The validity of the document will be established in line with the validity of the residence permit.
• A decision to revoke a long-term or permanent residence permits has become final.
• Provision of temporary protection under the temporary protection of foreign nationals law has ended.
• The foreigner’s permanent residence permit placed in substitute care has expired.
• An already issued travel identity document has expired in the case of an EU citizen’s family member who cannot get a travel document in any other way for reasons beyond their control.

Under certain conditions stipulated by law a travel identity document can be issued also by the Police of the Czech Republic or, at the request of the Ministry of the Interior, by a diplomatic mission of the Czech Republic.

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What does a travel identity document look like?

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How long is a travel identity document valid for?

A travel identity document is issued for the time of the validity of a residence permit document or a long-term visa but for a maximum of 180 or 365 days.

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Is it possible to extend the validity of a travel identity document?

The validity cannot be extended.

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In what cases will the travel identity document be removed or not issued?

A travel identity document will be removed 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 removal of the travel identity document 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 travel identity document 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 children under 15 years of age, it is CZK 100.

This administrative fee is paid when collecting the document. It can be paid only by credit 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 A TRAVEL IDENTITY DOCUMENT:

• 1. Prepare the necessary documents

  To apply, you will need:

  • Application form
  • 1 Photograph
  • A document proving the fact that you cannot obtain a passport in another way for reasons beyond your control

• 2. Fill in the application form

  You can download a blank application form, fill it in and print it, 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 a Travel Identity Document 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 wish to submit the application in person, make an appointment online or by phone beforehand. If you decide to go to a Ministry of the Interior office during opening hours with no appointment, you will have to wait your turn.

• 4. Confirmation of submission of the application

  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 by remote submission and want confirmation of submission, you must request it in free form. To find out the reference number, you must contact 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 proceedings

  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.
  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. Collect your travel identity document

  The last step is to collect the travel identity document. You must collect it in person, for which reason you can make an appointment online or by phone beforehand.