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Czechia Long-Term Residence for Family Reunification

23 facts quoted from the official source

Statutory family reunification for a qualifying relative of a third-country resident, protection beneficiary or specified mobile permit holder.

Route type
Family
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
12
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

12 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • BiometricsAfter approval, biometric steps and collection of the residence card are required.
  • Long StayThe permit authorises long-term residence in Czechia.
  • Multiple ReentryA valid residence permit permits repeated exit and re-entry.
  • Official DecisionThe Ministry of the Interior decides the application.
  • Qualifying PrincipalThe principal must hold or have applied for one of the published qualifying Czech statuses.
  • Qualifying RelativeThe official page lists the qualifying relatives.
  • Relationship EvidenceAn original marriage, birth, adoption, custody or equivalent relationship document is required.
  • Same Purpose Continuation Or Direct ExceptionThe applicant normally continues a long-visa purpose or uses one of the published direct-application exceptions.
  • Specific PurposeThe permit is issued for a specific purpose that must continue throughout the stay.
  • Third Country NationalThe residence permit is intended for a third-country national.
  • Principal Waiting Period If ApplicableThe 15-month, six-month or immediate-family rule depends on the principal's permit.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA valid travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe competent authority publishes Long-Term Residence for Family Reunification as a current pathway.
  • Free Labour Market AccessThe holder may work without an additional permit.
  • How and where to applyThe correct long-term residence application form is required.
  • Official source basisThe competent authority publishes Long-Term Residence for Family Reunification as a current pathway.
  • Report summaryThe competent authority publishes Long-Term Residence for Family Reunification as a current pathway.
  • Schengen Short TravelA valid residence permit permits short visa-free travel in Schengen.
  • Two Years If Principal PermanentWhere the principal has permanent residence, the family permit may be issued for two years.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Validity At Least YearThe permit normally follows the principal's document and is valid for at least one year.
  • Validity Determined By RouteValidity follows the purpose-specific rules; the general portal notes that many long-term permits are issued for up to two years.
Processing time
2 proven from the official source.
  • External Processing Days MaxAn external application may take up to 270 days, with the Blue Card family exception.
  • In Country Processing DaysThe ordinary in-country processing time is 60 days.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Czechia?
The official source states: Statutory family reunification for a qualifying relative of a third-country resident, protection beneficiary or specified mobile permit holder.

Every answer is quoted from the official ipc.gov.cz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 23 points against the official source; 23 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ipc.gov.czLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Czechia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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