Glossary
pobytová karta rodinného příslušníka
Pronounced po-bee-to-vaa kar-ta ro-dyin-neh-ho przhee-sloosh-nee-ka
In one line
Residence card of a family member of an EU citizen.
Where you meet it
It is the document issued to a non-EU spouse, partner or dependent of an EU citizen living in Czechia.
The fuller explanation
It confirms a right of residence derived from your EU family member rather than from your own nationality. It is normally issued for five years and gives access to the labour market without a separate work permit.
Related
Official information
- Ministry of the Interior of the Czech RepublicOfficial source
Last checked: 4 September 2026
Explanations are written for orientation, not as legal advice. Last checked 4 September 2026.