● UK citizens and citizens of these countries may apply for long‑term visas and residence permits at any diplomatic mission of the Czech Republic abroad.

● Citizens of other countries residing in the UK can submit an application for a long‑term visa or long‑term residence permit at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in London only if they have resided in the UK legally and continuously for at least two years and are currently holders of a UK residence permit with a total validity of at least one year.

● From 2 May 2023, the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Dresden became the only place in the Schengen area where UK (and other eligible) applicants will be able to apply for a short-term or long-term visa and residence permit. Other embassies in the Schengen area no longer accept visa applications. More information here.

 

A long-term residence permit is always issued for a specific purpose:

● Long-term residence permit for the purpose of family reunification
● Long-term residence permit for the purpose of studies
● Long-term residence permit for the purpose of scientific research
● Employee card (see below)
● Blue card
● Intra-company employee transfer card