Temporary Residence Permit for a Non-EU Family Member of an EU Citizen

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Which family relationships qualify?

Close family members: spouse; same-sex (registered) partner; parent who is primary carer of an EU citizen under 21; the EU citizen's or spouse's descendants under 21; descendants or ascendants of the EU citizen or spouse who are (or were just before entry) dependent on their support or care. Distant family members: other relatives supported by or in the household of the EU citizen, or needing the EU citizen's personal care for serious medical reasons, or a partner in a proven long-term partnership. The same relations to a Czech citizen with permanent residence also qualify.

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https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/eu-nationals/temporary-residence-permit-of-an-eu-citizens-family-member/
A close family member of an EU citizen is: - a spouse, - a same-sex partner (formerly known as registered partner), - a parent who is the primary carer of an EU citizen under 21 years of age, - an EU citizen’s offspring (a child, grandchild) who is under 21 years of age, - an offspring of an EU citizen’s spouse who is under 21 years of age, - an EU citizen’s offspring or ancestor (a parent, parent-in-law) who is or immediately before his/her entrance in the Czech Republic was dependent on the support or primary care (satisfaction of essential needs) of the EU citizen or the EU citizen’s spouse, - an offspring or ancestor of an EU citizen’s spouse who is or immediately before his/her entrance in the Czech Republic was dependent on the support or primary care (satisfaction of essential needs) of the EU citizen or the EU citizen’s spouse. Close family members are also foreigners who are in one of the above-mentioned relations to a Czech citizen who has a permanent residence in the Czech Republic.
https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/eu-nationals/temporary-residence-permit-of-an-eu-citizens-family-member/
A distant family member of an EU citizen is: - another family member (e.g. a sibling, cousin, aunt or uncle) who at the same time: - are supported by the EU citizen in their country of origin, or - are members of the EU citizen’s household in their country of origin, or - require a personal care of the EU citizen for serious medical reasons, or - his/her partner with whom they live together if they provide evidence of the long-term partnership. Distant family members are also foreigners who are in one of the above-mentioned relations to a Czech citizen who has a permanent residence in the country.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The sponsor is an EU citizen, or a citizen of Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Switzerland or the Czech Republic; the page also says conditions apply to some United Kingdom citizens. The applicant must be that person’s family member under the route rules.

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intended for third countries citizens who are family members of EU citizens, citizens of Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Switzerland and the Czech Republic, and subject to conditions also for citizens of the United Kingdom

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

The applicant submits the original of a document proving family membership of an EU citizen, e.g. a marriage certificate, birth certificate, custody decision or adoption decision. Distant family members must be supported by the EU citizen, be household members in the country of origin, or need the EU citizen's personal care for serious medical reasons; a partner must provide evidence of the long-term partnership. The official source does not state which documents prove support, household membership or medical dependency.

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Limits of the record

The source does not list which documents prove support, household membership or medical dependency.

https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/eu-nationals/temporary-residence-permit-of-an-eu-citizens-family-member/
Original of a document proving that you are a family member of an EU citizen (e.g. an original of a marriage certificate, birth certificate, decision of a competent authority on custody or a decision on adoption of a child)
https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/eu-nationals/temporary-residence-permit-of-an-eu-citizens-family-member/
A distant family member of an EU citizen is: another family member (e.g. a sibling, cousin, aunt or uncle) who at the same time: are supported by the EU citizen in their country of origin, or are members of the EU citizen’s household in their country of origin, or require a personal care of the EU citizen for serious medical reasons, or his/her partner with whom they live together if they provide evidence of the long-term partnership.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

Close family members must provide proof of accommodation and medical insurance; distant family members must provide proof of accommodation, medical insurance for the entire stay (otherwise the permit validity is shortened) and proof of funds.

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https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/eu-nationals/temporary-residence-permit-of-an-eu-citizens-family-member/
If you are a close family member , in order to apply you will need: - Application form - Travel document - Original of a document proving that you are a family member of an EU citizen (e.g. an original of a marriage certificate, birth certificate, decision of a competent authority on custody or a decision on adoption of a child) - Proof of accommodation - Medical insurance
https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/eu-nationals/temporary-residence-permit-of-an-eu-citizens-family-member/
If you are a distant family member , in order to apply you will need: - Application form - Travel document - Original of a document proving that you are a family member of an EU citizen (e.g. an original of a marriage certificate, birth certificate, decision of a competent authority on custody or a decision on adoption of the child; or any other documents proving that you are a family member of a EU citizen) - Proof of accommodation - Medical insurance for the entirety of your stay, otherwise your residence permit’s validity will be shortened - Certificate of the EU citizen’s residence in the country (it is not required if he/she holds a registration certificate or a permanent residence permit) - Proof of funds for the residence (finances)

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

For family members staying over 90 days, close family members of EU citizens (and of Czech citizens who exercised free movement) receive a residence card for the expected duration of the EU citizen's stay, up to 5 years; close family members of Icelandic, Liechtenstein, Norwegian and Swiss citizens, of Czech citizens who did not exercise free movement, and distant family members receive a residence permit for up to 3 years. Permanent residence can be sought after 5 years of continuous temporary residence, or after 2 years for close family members where for 1 of those years they were family of a Czech citizen with permanent residence or of an EU citizen holding permanent residence. The official source does not state work rights.

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Limits of the record

Work rights are not quoted here.

https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/eu-nationals/temporary-residence-permit-of-an-eu-citizens-family-member/
You can apply for a temporary residence permit of an EU citizen’s family member if you are a family member of an EU citizen and you are going to stay in the Czech Republic for a period longer than 90 days.
https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/eu-nationals/temporary-residence-permit-of-an-eu-citizens-family-member/
The maximum validity of the permit is 3 or 5 years.
https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/eu-nationals/temporary-residence-permit-of-an-eu-citizens-family-member/
A residence card is issued for the expected duration of the EU citizen’s residence in the Czech Republic, but for the maximum of 5 years. It is intended for close family members of EU citizens and also of Czech citizens who exercised the right of free movement
https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/eu-nationals/temporary-residence-permit-of-an-eu-citizens-family-member/
A residence permit is issued for a maximum of 3 years. It is intended for close family members of citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, citizens of the Czech Republic who did not exercise the right of free movement and, in general, for distant family members.
https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/eu-nationals/permanent-residence-permit-of-an-eu-citizens-family-member/
- after 5 years of continuous temporary residence in the Czech Republic, - as a close family member also after 2 years of continuous temporary residence in the Czech Republic. This applies if for 1 out of the 2 years you have been a family member of a Czech citizen who has permanent residence in the Czech Republic or of an EU citizen who already holds a permanent residence permit.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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Temporary Residence Permit for a Non-EU Family Member of an EU Citizen

Which family relationships qualify?

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

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