Czech Partner Visa Assistance

What is the Czech Partner Visa?

Officially known as Temporary Residence for a Family Member of an EU Citizen (Povolení k přechodnému pobytu rodinného příslušníka občana EU), this permit allows non-EU citizens in a durable relationship with an EU national to build a life in Czechia.

Key Benefits:

  • Free Labor Market Access: Work for any Czech employer or register as an independent contractor (Živnostenský list) without needing a work permit—starting the day your application is accepted.
  • Long-Term Stability: Receive a residence card valid for up to 5 years.
  • Schengen Mobility: Travel throughout the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day window.

Live and work legally in the Czech Republic alongside your EU partner. We handle the paperwork, vet your partnership dossier, and prepare you for police checks so you can secure your residence permit without bureaucratic delays.


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Why You Need Expert Support

Unlike standard visas, partner applications for unmarried couples face intense scrutiny from the Ministry of the Interior (OAMP). Because there is no legal marriage certificate, the burden of proving a genuine, durable relationship rests entirely on your paper trail.

A single missing name on your mailbox, an incomplete lease agreement, or an improperly documented financial statement can lead to an official notice to remedy defects (Výzva), dragging out an already long process (typically 3 to 6+ months) or leading to an outright denial.

Full Service Fee: 10,200 CZK

Additional fees apply only to third-party translations or health insurance.

What Our Full-Service Package Includes

For a fixed fee of 10,200 CZK, we guide you through every stage from initial document prep to the moment you pick up your biometric card.

  • Partnership Dossier Vetting: We curate and format your proof of cohabitation—shared leases, joint bank accounts, travel itineraries, photo evidence, and statutory declarations (čestná prohlášení)—to meet OAMP’s strict legal standards.
  • Income & Housing Normative Audit: We calculate your joint net household income against the current Czech statutory subsistence minimum (životní minimum) and housing cost normatives to guarantee full compliance.
  • Apartment & Police Visit Preparation: We inspect your lease documentation and guide you on setting up your building intercom, doorbells, and mailbox to ensure smooth unannounced visits by the Foreign Police (Cizinecká policie).
  • Application Prep: Full preparation of official Czech forms and appointment booking at your assigned OAMP branch in Prague.
  • Bridging Visa & Filing Guidance: Securing your bridging sticker (překlenovací štítek) so you can work and live legally while your file is processed.
  • Active Case Tracking: We monitor your case in the OAMP registry and manage any unexpected official inquiries or supplemental document requests.

How It Works

  1. Initial Assessment: We review your current visa status, your partner’s EU registration, your lease, and your financial proof to confirm eligibility.
  2. Dossier Assembly: You upload your materials to our secure shared folder; we examine, edit, and translate the required affidavits and relationship timeline.
  3. Filing & Bridging: We organize your in-person filing at OAMP, ensuring you receive immediate confirmation of your free labor market access and your bridging visa.
  4. Police Inspection Readiness: We walk you through what the Foreign Police look for during surprise home inspections and how to prepare your building profile.
  5. Card Collection: Once your approval is published, we schedule your biometric data appointment and assist until your final residence card is in hand.
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Key legal details about eligibility, working rights, and police visits:

Do we need to be married to apply?

No. Czech immigration law recognizes unmarried partners living in a shared household as “distant family members” of an EU citizen, provided you can prove a durable, family-like relationship.

Can I work while my application is pending?

Yes. Under Czech law, once your completed application as an EU family member is formally registered by OAMP, you obtain immediate, unrestricted access to the Czech labor market.

How long does the process take?

While the statutory legal deadline is 60 days, real-world processing times generally range from 3 to 6 months depending on background checks and Foreign Police scheduling.

What happens if the Foreign Police visit while we are not home?

Officers typically make multiple attempts or leave an official summons. Ensuring both partners’ names are clearly marked on the doorbell and mailbox ensures they do not log your residence as fictitious.

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Take the Next Step Together

Begin your onboarding directly through our client portal, or speak with our Prague immigration team to discuss your case details.

Fixed service fee: 10,200 CZK · No hidden fees · Prague-based immigration specialists