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EU Route • Durable Partnership

Temporary Residence for Unmarried Partners of EU / Czech Citizens

Living with an EU or Czech partner but not married? You can still apply for Temporary Residence in the Czech Republic if you prove a durable, genuine relationship. We help you build the strongest proof set, avoid MOI pushback, and submit cleanly.

  • 10+ years CZ immigration practice
  • 100+ cases guided
  • 4.8/5 expat satisfaction
Typical decision
90 days
Work rights
Free access to labor market
Permit length
Usually up to 3 years (renewable)

Eligibility (fast check)

You’re likely eligible if:

  • You are a non-EU citizen
  • Your partner is an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen or Czech citizen living in CZ
  • You can prove a durable relationship (not casual/short-term)
  • You plan to live together in the Czech Republic
  • You have accommodation proof in CZ

This route is not a fit if:

  • You have very limited relationship history
  • You don’t have cohabitation or shared-life evidence
  • Your partner does not actually reside in CZ

Durable partnership proof - what MOI expects

Unmarried partner cases succeed or fail based on evidence strength. We help you choose the safest mix for your situation.

Shared household:

  • Joint lease / owner consent
  • Same registered address
  • Utility bills showing both names
  • Letters delivered to same address

Shared finances:

  • Joint bank account (if any)
  • Shared rent payments
  • Transfer history between partners
  • Big shared purchases

Relationship timeline:

  • Photos over time (not a dump)
  • Travel history together
  • Chats/calls samples (selected)
  • Statements from friends/family

High-impact proof (if you have it):

  • Child together / pregnancy documents
  • Proof of long cohabitation abroad
  • Registered partnership in another country
  • Official documents naming you as partner/beneficiary

What we avoid:

  • Only “soft” proof (a few photos + chats) without cohabitation/finances
  • Huge unstructured message dumps
  • Evidence that contradicts your timeline

Clear task split:

You do:

  • Provide relationship and cohabitation evidence
  • Provide personal documents (passport, photos)
  • Collect apostilles/translations if needed
  • Attend MOI appointment
  • Pay government fee

We do:

  • Assess your durable-partnership strength
  • Build a clean evidence narrative
  • Prepare all forms + cover letters
  • Review housing and sponsor status proof
  • Assemble a submission-ready MOI packet

What’s included in the package:

Eligibility + strategy:

  • Durable relationship fit check
  • Proof plan (what to include/skip)
  • MOI-specific checklist

Visa packet prep:

  • Forms completed & verified
  • Relationship narrative/cover letter
  • Evidence formatting review
  • Final packet assembly

Support:

  • MOI appointment guidance
  • Refusal-risk prevention
  • Email support for follow-ups

Timeline & milestones

  1. Week 1: Evidence strength check + proof plan
  2. Weeks 1-3: Collect and structure durable-partnership proofs
  3. Submission: MOI appointment with final packet
  4. Decision: Usually up to 60 days
  5. After approval: Biometrics and residence card pickup

Top refusal risks - and how we prevent them:

Durable partnership cases are judged individually. If your evidence is still developing, we’ll tell you frankly whether to wait and strengthen proof or use a different route.

Evidence too “light”:

MOI needs a shared-life picture, not just feelings.

  • We push your strongest categories forward.

Timeline inconsistencies:

Contradictions trigger interviews and delays.

  • We build one clean narrative across all proofs.

Housing/sponsor gaps:

Even strong couples get delayed on basics.

  • We review accommodation and EU sponsor status carefully.

Transparent costs

Included in your price:

  • Durable partnership eligibility + proof plan
  • Complete MOI packet preparation
  • Refusal-risk review

Common extras (if needed):

  • Government fee
  • Certified translations / legalization
  • Courier of originals

We show your exact all-in estimate before checkout.

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FAQ

Can I work while waiting for the decision?

In EU-family routes you usually have (or gain) free access to the labor market during processing. We confirm your exact status before you start.

Do we need to live together already?

It helps a lot. If you don’t yet, you need very strong alternative proof. We advise on the safest timing.

What if we marry later?

Your case becomes simpler on renewal. We plan the cleanest path either way.

What if MOI asks for an interview?

It’s common in partnership cases. We prepare you and align proofs to avoid surprises.