Permanent Residence Permit of a Citizen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Who can apply for this residence permit?

You can apply for a permanent residence permit:

• after 5 years of continuous residence in the Czech Republic, or
• after 2 years of continuous temporary residence in the Czech Republic if for 1 out of the 2 years you have been a close family member of an EU citizen who already holds a permanent residence permit or of a Czech citizen.

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How long is a residence permit valid for?

A permanent residence permit is issued for a period of 10 years. To persons under 15 years of age for a period of 5 years.

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What does a residence permit look like?

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What obligations and restrictions does this residence permit mean?

You must follow the obligations for foreigners stipulated by law for the duration of your residence permit.

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What does this residence permit enable you to do? 

A valid permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic gives you the same rights in the fields of employment and free movement as EU citizens have.

Persons with permanent residence have access to the public medical insurance, have a right to social welfare benefits and a right to work and do business.

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Can you apply for this type of residence even if you do not hold a registration certificate or a temporary residence permit?

Yes, but you have to provide a proof that you have been residing in the Czech Republic continuously for the required period of time. Subject to certain conditions, you can also apply without meeting the condition of continuous residence. You must also prove that you were residing in the Czech Republic by December 31st 2020 (as per the Brexit withdrawal agreement).

Who can apply for the permanent residence permit?

Citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland who were residing in the Czech Republic by December 31st 2020 (and therefore meet the conditions laid down in the Brexit withdrawal agreement) and, at the same time, meet the condition of continuous residence in the Czech Republic. You can apply for a permanent residence permit:

• after 5 years of continuous residence in the Czech Republic,
• after 2 years of continuous temporary residence in the Czech Republic if for 1 out of the 2 years you have been a close family member of another EU citizen who already holds a permanent residence permit or of a Czech citizen,
• if, during employment or self-employment, you have reached the age at which you are entitled to a retirement pension. In such case, you must apply:
  • after 12 months of employment/self-employment in the Czech Republic and, at the same time,
  • after 3 years of continuous residence in the country.
• if you have terminated your employment or self-employment as a result of having become third degree disabled after 2 years of continuous residence in the country;
• if you work in another EU Member State and you return to the Czech Republic at least once a week. This applies only in the case that previously you have continuously resided and worked in the Czech Republic for at least 3 years.

Without the condition of previous residence you can apply if:

• during your employment, you have become entitled to a third degree disability pension as a result of a work accident or an occupational disease,
• you are applying for humanitarian reasons,
• you are applying for a child born in the Czech Republic,
• there are reasons for a special consideration of your application,
• your residence is in the interest of the Czech Republic, upon your application,
• the custody of you as a minor child has been given to a person holding a permanent residence permit.

A continuous residence in the Czech Republic means that your absence from the country shall not exceed 6 months a year, or if it does, there are serious reasons for it.

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How and where can you apply?

You must submit the application for a permanent residence permit in person at a Ministry of the Interior office.

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What is the administrative fee?

200 CZK.

The administrative fee can only be paid by credit card at the Ministry of the Interior office.

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What is the time limit to process the application?

A maximum of 60 days. The time limit is not running if the proceedings are suspended or if there is a legal ground for it.

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STEPS TO FOLLOW IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC:

• 1. Prepare necessary documents

  In order to apply you will need:

  • Application form
  • Travel document
  • Proof of meeting the condition of 5-year continuous temporary residence, or proof of 2-year continuous temporary residence in the Czech Republic if for 1 out of the 2 years you have been a close family member of another EU citizen who already holds a permanent residence permit or of a Czech citizen
  • Proof of residence in the Czech Republic by December 31st 2020 if you do not hold a registration certificate
  • Proof of accommodation
  • 2 photographs

  If the Ministry of the Interior prompts you to do so, prepare also:

  • Medical report
  • Document similar to a criminal record certificate.

  Upon application you must pay an administrative fee 200 CZK.

  Please review the formal requirements that the documents must meet.

• 2. Fill in the application form

  You can fill in the application form online. Then print out the filled-in form and sign it.

  
  You can also download a blank application form, print it out and fill it in by hand – it must be filled in legibly, in block capitals,  in Latin characters, and in Czech. You can also collect the form free of charge at one of the offices of the Ministry of the Interior.

• 3. Make an appointment to go to a Ministry of the Interior office

  Make an appointment online or by phone beforehand in order to submit your application. Although a timely appointment reservation saves your time, it is not a necessary condition for submitting the application – with no appointment reservation you have to wait for your turn.

• 4. Submit the application

  You must submit the application for a permanent residence permit in person at a Ministry of the Interior office. Applicants under 15 years of age must submit their applications through one of their legal guardian (most frequently through one of their parents).

  If you submit the application in person, you will receive a slip confirming the submission and a reference number assigned to your application. You need to know the reference number, for example, to be able to track the state of your proceedings.

• 5. Wait for the decision

  The Ministry of the Interior will assess your application in administrative proceedings. If any errors are detected in the attached documents, you will be prompted in writing to remedy such errors. In the notice, the Ministry will explain in detail what the errors are and what you have to do to remedy them. It will also set a time limit for you to do so. When justified and if you apply for it in writing, this time limit can be extended.

  The Ministry of the Interior also checks if you meet the requirements to obtain the residence permit you are applying for. In such case, you may be invited for an interview.

  In the course of the administrative proceedings you can:

  • Add additional documents to your application.
  • Be represented in the proceedings (a power of attorney).
  • Ask for access to file.
  • Ask for a stay in the proceedings.
  • Withdraw the application (withdrawal of the application).

  You can track the state of your proceedings online on the website under Status of my application or in your personal account. If you were prompted to provide documents or to remedy errors, the time limit for processing your application is not running until the errors are remedied or for as long as it is established in the notice.

  For more information on the state of your application you can submit a written application for a notification on the state of the proceedings. You can find the most common reasons for why processing may take longer in the database of frequently asked questions.

• 6. Learn the result of the administrative proceedings

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

  • Being processed: Your application is still being processed. For more information on what you can do during the processing period, see the previous step.
  • Preliminarily assessed positively: The Ministry of the Interior has preliminarily assessed your application positively. Proceed to the next step.
  • 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 granted, make an appointment by phone to have your biometric data taken. Please note that the appointment you have made is binding and you must follow the Administrative Procedure Code when requesting a reschedule or cancellation.

• 8. Come to have your biometric data taken

  Come to your appointment to have your biometric data taken and take your travel document with you. At your appointment you will be told when to come and collect your card when it is ready.

• 9. Collect your residence permit document (biometric card)

  The last step is to collect your residence permit (biometric card). The time limit for collection is 60 days from the date you had your biometric data collected.

How and where do you have to apply?

You can submit the application to extend the validity of your permanent residence permit document of a citizen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in person at a Ministry of the Interior office, send it by post, Data Box or by e-mail with a recognised electronic signature, or you can submit it through an authorised representative.

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When do you have to submit the application?

At the earliest 90 days before its expiration. At the latest the last day of your residence permit document’s validity.

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What is the administrative fee?

200 CZK.

The administrative fee can be paid by bank transfer or by credit card at the Ministry of the Interior office.

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What is the time limit to process the application?

30 days. The time limit is not running if the proceedings are suspended or if there is a legal ground for it.

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STEPS TO FOLLOW IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR AN EXTENSION OF A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT DOCUMENT’S VALIDITY:

• 1. Prepare necessary documents

  In order to apply you will need:

  • Application form
  • Travel document
  • 2 photographs if your appearance has changed or if you are to be issued with a new document

  Upon application you must pay an administrative fee 200 CZK.

• 2. Fill in the application form

  You can fill in the application form online. Then print out the filled-in form and sign it.

  You can also download a blank application form, print it out and fill it in by hand – it must be filled in legibly, in block capitals,  in Latin characters, and in Czech. You can also collect the form free of charge at one of the offices of the Ministry of the Interior.

• 3. You can send the application, or you can make an appointment at a Ministry of the Interior office

  You can submit the application at a Ministry of the Interior office, send it by post, Data Box or by e-mail with a recognised electronic signature, or you can submit it through an authorised representative. Applicants under 15 years of age must submit their applications through one of their legal guardian (most frequently through one of their parents).

  If you wish to submit the application in person, please make an appointment online or by phone beforehand. Although a timely appointment reservation saves your time, it is not a necessary condition for submitting the application – with no appointment reservation you have to wait for your turn.

• 4. Go to a Ministry of the Interior office

  When submitting the application in person, you will schedule an appointment in order to have your biometric data taken. If you do not submit the application in person, wait for the Ministry to process your application. If the application is in order, you will be prompted to come and have your biometric data taken. Come to your appointment and take your travel document with you. At your appointment, you will be told when to come and collect your card when it is ready.

  The Ministry of the Interior will assess your application in administrative proceedings. If any errors are detected in the attached documents, you will be prompted in writing to remedy such errors. In the notice, the Ministry will explain in detail what the errors are and what you have to do to remedy them. It will also set a time limit for you to do so. When justified and if you apply for it in writing, this time limit can be extended.

  In the course of the administrative proceedings you can:

  • Add additional documents to your application.
  • Be represented in the proceedings (a power of attorney).
  • Ask for access to file.
  • Ask for a stay in the proceedings.
  • Withdraw the application (withdrawal of the application).

• 5. Collect your residence permit document (biometric card)

  The last step is to collect your residence permit document or permanent residence card (biometric card). The time limit for collection is 60 days from the date you had your biometric data collected.