Long-term residence permit for family reunification
Lets close family members of a non-EU national living legally in Czechia join them for more than 90 days. The sponsor must hold a qualifying permit, often with a minimum time already spent in Czechia. Holders get free access to the labour market.
Life in Czechia
Money
3
Currency
Czech Koruna
CZK
Czech Koruna
Cost of living
67
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
15–23%
Income tax (national)
VAT 21%
23% on the tax base above 36 times the average wage (CZK 1,762,812 for 2026); a basic taxpayer credit applies.
Living
1
Happiness
#19 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Spouses, minor children and certain dependent relatives of non-EU nationals with long-term or permanent residence in Czechia.
Eligibility
Sponsor with long-term or permanent residence
Your sponsor needs more than 15 months' residence in Czechia, and both spouses must be at least 20 years old.
Sponsor with long-term or permanent residence
- Sponsor's residence
- More than 15 months
- Minimum age
- 20 years
Official wording
More than 15 months' residence in Czechia; both spouses at least 20 years old.
Sponsor with an Employee Card
If your sponsor holds an Employee Card, they need more than 6 months' residence in Czechia.
More than 6 months
Sponsor with an Employee Card
Official wording
More than 6 months' residence in Czechia.
Sponsor with no waiting time
Some sponsors do not have to wait before you can apply.
- Blue Card holders
- Intra-company transfer card holders
- Investment permit holders
- Scientific researchers
Official wording
Holders of a Blue Card, intra-company transfer card or investment permit, and scientific researchers.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementEligible family members
- Document checklistApplication form, travel document and photograph
- FeesApplication in Czechia
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- 2 more requirements
- 6 documents
- 2 fees
- 6 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Czechia
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyLong-term residence permit for studies
- Work permitsEmployee Card
- Skilled migrationEU Blue Card
- Permanent residencePermanent residence after 5 years
Family in other countries
- GermanyResidence permit for spouses and registered partners
- DenmarkFamily reunification with a spouse or cohabiting partner
- Dominican RepublicResidence visa for family reunification
- AlgeriaFamily visa for Algeria
- SpainTemporary residence authorisation for family reunification
- EthiopiaTemporary residence permit through marriage
