12 March 2025
6 min read
To qualify for permanent residency in the Czech Republic, a foreigner typically needs to have lived there for at least 5 years. However, there are situations where you can apply before meeting this 5-year requirement.
Humanitarian reasons:
The spouse of a refugee (if the marriage was registered before arriving in the Czech Republic).
A child of a refugee under 18 (if they didn't apply for refugee status).
Former Czech citizens.
Specific cases:
If it serves the interest of the Czech Republic.
Family connections:
Minor children of those holding permanent residency.
If the cancellation of your permanent residency happened less than 3 years ago due to absence from the EU for up to 12 months (or 6 years in some cases).
After 2 years with temporary residency as a family member of an EU national who has permanent residency in the Czech Republic.
1 year counts as half if you were out of the Czech Republic for more than 310 days or hold a long-term student visa (D/VC/24 or D/VC/23).
Children under 15 years old.
People who studied in a Czech school (primary, middle, or university) for at least 1 year.
EU and non-EU family members of permanent residents.
People with disabilities.
Anyone over 60 years old.
Concerns with state security.
Using fake documents.
Polygamy (you can only reunite with one spouse).
Disrupting public order.
Providing false information in the interview.
Failing to meet long-term stay conditions.
You have active deportation from another EU country.
You obtain Czech citizenship.
You get deported.
You pass away.
You’re convicted of a crime with a sentence longer than 3 years.
You’re convicted for 3 continuous years.
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