Czech Permanent Residence Permit for Family Members of EU Citizens
In this article, we explain how the permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic works for family members of EU citizens. We explain the qualification criteria, process and required documents to obtain Czech permanent residence permit, the benefits it brings to it’s holder and all related rules you should know about.
Who is a family member of an EU citizen
EU Citizen + EU Citizen
Although an EU citizen can technically be a family member of another EU citizen (i.e. a French citizen married to a Spanish citizen), this article focuses primarily on situations where one of you is an EU citizen and the other is a non-EU citizen. If you are both EU citizens, the standard Permanent Residence Permit in Czech Republic For EU Citizens rules apply to you.
EU Citizen + Non-EU Citizen
Non-EU family members of EU citizens are divided into two categories with different permanent residence permit rules.
Dividing family members of EU citizens into these two categories is actually very important from the perspective of getting the Permanent Residence Permit in the Czech Republic. Close family members of EU citizens generally go through a simplified process with less documentation needed, compared to distant family members.
Close Family Members of EU Citizens
Close family members are primarily:
- spouses,
- registered partners (same sex marriage),
- children below 21,
- parent in some very limited cases.
Distant Family Members of EU Citizens
Distant family members are in most cases:
- unmarried long-term partners.
Czech Permanent Residence Permit for Close Family Members of EU Citizens
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