EU Route • Family Reunification
Temporary Residence for Family Reunification with an EU Citizen
If your spouse/partner or close family member is an EU citizen living in the Czech Republic, Temporary Residence is usually the fastest and most stable way for you to live here too. We confirm your exact category and prepare a clean Ministry of Interior submission.
- 10+ years CZ immigration practice
- 2,000+ cases guided
- 4.8/5 expat satisfaction
- Typical decision
- Up to 60 days
- Best for
- Non-EU family of EU citizens in CZ
- Permit length
- Up to 5 years
Eligibility (fast check)
You’re likely eligible if:
- You are a non-EU citizen
- Your family member is an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen living in CZ
- You can prove a qualifying family relationship
- The EU sponsor has registered address in CZ
- You have accommodation in CZ (often shared with sponsor)
This route is not a fit if:
- The sponsor is not actually living in CZ
- The relationship doesn’t meet EU-family definitions and lacks proof
- You can’t show compliant relationship documents
Eligible family categories
- Possible only with strong shared-life evidence (cohabitation, finances, timeline)
- We assess if durable partnership is safe or if another route fits better
Spouse / Registered partner
- Marriage/partnership certificate
- Evidence of genuine relationship
Dependent child
- Under 21 or dependent
- Birth certificate + custody proof
Dependent parent / relative
- Dependency evidence required
- Stronger scrutiny → we structure proof carefully
Clear task split:
You do:
- Provide relationship documents and personal records
- Collect any apostilles / translations (we tell you what’s needed)
- Attend MOI appointment
- Pay government fee
We do:
- Confirm your exact EU-family category
- Prepare all forms and cover letters
- Review relationship + dependency evidence strength
- Verify housing proof format
- Assemble a submission-ready MOI packet
What’s included in the package:
Eligibility + strategy
- Relationship fit verification
- Sponsor status check
- MOI-specific checklist
Packet preparation:
- Forms completed & verified
- Relationship narrative/cover letter
- Evidence formatting review
- Final packet assembly
Support:
- MOI appointment guidance
- Refusal-risk audit
- Email support for follow-ups
Timeline & milestones
- Week 1: Confirm category + issue checklist
- Weeks 1-3: Collect documents (relationship, sponsor proofs, housing)
- Submission: MOI appointment with final packet
- Decision: Up to 60 days typical
- After approval: Biometrics and card pickup
Top refusal risks - and how we prevent them:
Weak/dissonant relationship proof:
EU-family cases still need consistent evidence.
- We structure proof into a clear timeline
Sponsor not settled in CZ
Sponsor must be really living and registered here.
- We verify sponsor docs before filing
Translation/apostille gaps:
Wrong legalization kills otherwise good cases.
- We tell you exactly what to legalize and translate
Transparent costs
Included in your price:
- EU-family route confirmation
- Complete MOI packet preparation
- Refusal-risk review
Common extras (if needed):
- Government fee
- Certified translations
- Courier of originals
We show your exact all-in estimate before checkout.
Ready to reunite in the Czech Republic?
Get a clean EU-family Temporary Residence submission and avoid delays.
FAQ
Can I apply inside CZ?
In most EU-family cases yes, if you are legally in CZ. We confirm your best filing location.
Do I need health insurance?
Often yes for the non-EU applicant, depending on status. We clarify your exact requirement.
How long is the card valid?
Temporary Residence for EU family is usually issued up to 5 years, aligned with the sponsor’s stay.
What if we are not married?
Durable partnerships can be approved with strong proof. We assess whether this is safe for your case.