SHORT-TERM VISA

• For a stay up to 90 days.
• Issued for tourism, family or friends visits, invitation, sport, cultural events, etc. 
• Application is submitted at the Czech embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

PERMANENT RESIDENCY

• Valid for an unlimited duration (biometric card valid for 10 years).
• Can be obtained after 5 years of continuous residence. Children of foreigners with permanent residence are exempt from the 5-year requirement.
• Application is usually submitted in the Czech Republic. 

LONG-TERM VISA

• For a stay more than 90 days, up to 1 year. 
• Issued for purposes such as study, family reunification, business, seasonal work, etc.
• Application is submitted at the Czech embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

BABY BORN IN CZECHIA

• Necessary to submit the application within 60 days of birth, even if it's incomplete!
• Baby is entitled to the same residence permit as their parent.
• Application is submitted in the Czech Republic. 

LONG-TERM RESIDENCE PERMIT

• For a stay longer than one year. 
• Granted for purposes as family reunification, study, seeking employment or starting a business, investment, etc.
• Application is submitted based on your place of residence – either in the Czech Republic or at the Czech embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

• Only for EU nationals (not family members).
• It's not mandatory to process it.
• Used for vehicle purchase, later for applcation for permanent residence, etc.
• Application can be submitter personally, send by post or via databox.

BABY BORN IN CZECHIA

• EU national - Registration certificate is optional. For permanent residency I recommend to submit the application within 60 days of birth due to insurance.
• EU national's family member - necessary to submit the application within 60 days of birth due to insurance. Temporary or termanent residency according to the parent's residency.
• Application is submitted in the Czech Republic. 

TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT

• For EU national's family members.
• Biometric card valid for 3 or 5 years.
• Allows free access to the labor market.
• Application is submitted in the Czech Republic. 

PERMANENT RESIDENCY

• EU national - can be obtained after 5 or potentially 2 years of continuous residence.
• Access to the public medical insurance.
• Right to social welfare benefits. 
• Is a requirement for later acquiring Czech citizenship.
• Application is submitted in the Czech Republic.