Long-term Residence Permit for Family Purposes

A long-term residence permit for family purposes is intended for third country citizens’ family members who wish to reside in the Czech Republic for more than one year.

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APPLICATION

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Who can apply for this residence permit?

You can apply for a long-term residence permit for family purposes if you are a holder of a valid long-term visa for family purposes or a long-term residence permit for any purpose and you want to stay in the Czech Republic with your family member for more than one year.


How long is this residence permit valid for?

For a maximum of 2 years.


What does this type of residence permit look like?


What obligations and restrictions does this residence permit mean?

You must fulfil the purpose of your stay for the whole duration of your residence permit. You must also follow the obligations for foreigners stipulated by law.

This residence permit does not give you free access to the labour market and so you cannot be employed.

The Czech law system does not acknowledge a polygamous marriage and, therefore, it is not possible, for example, to permit residence for family purposes to an applicant whose spouse already resides in the Czech Republic with another spouse.


What does this residence permit enable you to do?

If you hold a valid residence permit, you can leave and re-enter the Czech Republic repeatedly. You can also travel within the Schengen Area without a visa.


Can you apply for this residence permit even if you have no long-term visa or residence permit in the Czech Republic?

No, you can only apply if you are a holder of a long-term visa for family purposes or a long-term residence permit for any purpose.

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