Family Reunification Visa for Non-EU Citizens in Czech Republic

Bringing Your Loved Ones to Europe

If you want to join your family member in the Czech Republic as a non-EU citizen, family reunification may be the right immigration route for your situation. In many cases, the official Czech route is a long-term residence permit for the purpose of family reunification, intended for third-country nationals who want to stay in the Czech Republic with their family member for a period longer than one year. 

At Wise Expats, we help non-EU citizens understand the correct family-based immigration option, prepare the required documents, and navigate the application process with clear, practical support.

What’s included in Service

Complete legal and administrative preparation to reunite your family in the Czech Republic smoothly, legally, and without procedural delays.

• Strategic Eligibility & Filing Route Audit: A dedicated strategy session assessing your sponsor status (Employee Card, Blue Card, Permanent Residence, or Business Visa) to select the fastest statutory path—Long-Term Visa (Type D/VC) or Long-Term Residence Permit (Dlouhodobý pobyt) for Family Reunification.
• Complete Application Dossier Preparation: Preparation and review of all official bilingual Czech application forms, statutory affidavits, and relationship verifications.
• Household Income & Accommodation Compliance Check: Detailed calculations of your household net income against Czech statutory subsistence minimums and normative housing cost standards to ensure your file meets strict Ministry criteria on day one.
• Certified Sworn Translations & Legalization: Direct coordination of certified Czech court translations and verification of required apostilles or superlegalization on marriage certificates, birth certificates, and background checks.
• Consular Appointment Scheduling: Securing your submission slot at your designated Czech embassy abroad or the Dresden Visa Center (for eligible non-EU nationals).
• Active Status Tracking & Deficiency Protection: Continuous monitoring of your application file with the Ministry of the Interior (MVČR/OAMP) and immediate legal drafting if authorities issue a request for supplementary documents.
• Post-Arrival Settlement & Foreign Police Registration: Managing your mandatory registration with the Czech Foreign Police within 3 business days of landing.

Who This Service Covers: Non-EU spouses, registered partners, minor children (under 18), and dependent family members joining a legal resident or permit holder currently established in the Czech Republic.

What We Need From You

To begin the process, we’ll need the following documents and information:

• Valid passport 
• Family member passport and residency (visa)
• 2 Passport-sized photos (35mm x 45mm)
• Valid comprehensive health insurance for 1 year
• Proof of financial means (minimum balance of 170,000 CZK)
• Proof of accommodation in the Czech Republic (rental contract or ownership document)
• Proof of relationship to the family member (e.g., marriage or birth certificate – must be apostled/legalised)

We’ll walk you through each requirement and help you collect the correct versions of every document.

Processing Time

Here’s a breakdown:

• Document preparation: 1–2 weeks (with our help)
• Embassy submission: Appointment wait times may vary
• Official visa processing: 60 to 180 days
• Registration in Czech Republic: 1–2 weeks after arrival

We ensure your documents are complete and properly prepared to avoid delays and rejections.

What is NOT included in the price

• DHL delivery
• Embassy fee of 2 500 CZK
• Translation and notarisation fees

We will guide you in choosing the best location for your appointment.