1. THE CHILD HAS A CZECH BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND A VALID PROOF OF CZECH CITIZENSHIP

Children younger than 18 years of age need their Czech birth certificate and a valid proof of Czech citizenship (Czech passport / Czech ID card / certificate of Czech citizenship issued in the last 12 months) as necessary documents for the application for a new Czech passport.

During the appointment:  

- One of the parents applies for /gives consent to the issuance of the Czech passport for his/ her child. This parent must hold a valid passport or ID card and must be named in the child´s Czech birth certificate. Children older than 6 years (6+) attend the appointment together with their parent. Children unable to sign with their surname do not need to attend the appointment.

- Mandatory documents – to be presented during the appointment:

1. Parent´s valid passport or ID (note: driving licence is not a sufficient proof of identity)
2. Czech birth certificate of the child (NOT a British birth certificate translated into Czech)
3. Valid proof of Czech citizenship of the child (either a valid Czech passport OR a valid Czech ID card OR the certificate of Czech citizenship issued in the last 12 months)
4. Passport photo of the child (in size 5 x 5 cm) – for further requirements please see: https://www.mzv.cz/public/4f/4c/cb/1230446_1178991_E_pasy_foto.jpg
5. Application fee according to the current schedule of consular charges. Please note that it is possible to pay cash only.
6. If it is not possible for the parent(s) to attend the appointment, other holder of parental responsibility may submit the application. The holder of parental responsibility presents:
   • his / her passport (or ID card). If the person represents a care-holding institution, he / she shall present a proof thereof (a batch etc.). Note: driving licence is not a sufficient proof of identity.
   • Care order translated into Czech by a court-appointed (sworn) translator + certificate according to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 issued by this respective court (see https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/CS/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32003R2201)  – translated into the Czech language by a court-appointed (sworn) translator. We further recommend certifying the care order with an apostille.

- Forms - TO BE FILLED IN and COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE APPOINTMENT:

1. Personal data (for children younger than 15 years of age = parent´s/care holder´s personal data; for children 15+ = personal data of the child) https://www.mzv.cz/file/3424972/F_01_Osobni_udaje.pdf
2. Declaration (for children older than 15 years of age = child´s data; for children younger than 15 years of age = parent´s data)  https://www.mzv.cz/file/3425016/_1163438_1114443_Prohlaseni_par_42_osoby_nad_15_let___04_2014.pdf
3. Declaration for children younger than 15 years of age https://www.mzv.cz/file/3425020/_1220690_1170040_Prohlaseni_o_nepozbyti_statniho_obcanstvi___deti_do_15_let.pdf

 

NOTE: All forms must be printed out and thoroughly filled in and presented during the appointment.

Deadline: Since submitting the application for a new passport, it usually takes around 6 – 8 weeks till the passport is ready for collection. Though, keep in mind that the Czech law stipulates the deadline of 120 days for passport delivery.

NOTE: The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Manchester is a place where applicants can submit their applications, however, the respective Czech authorities in the Czech Republic process and evaluate the application. 

 

 

 

2. APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CZECH CITIZENSHIP  = THE CHILD HAS ALREADY BEEN REGISTERED IN THE CZECH CIVIL REGISTER BUT DOES NOT HAVE A VALID PROOF OF CZECH CITIZENSHIP

Applicants for a new Czech passport for a child shall present the child´s Czech birth certificate and a valid proof of the child´s Czech citizenship (Czech passport / Czech ID card / certificate of Czech citizenship issued in the last 12 months). In case of no valid proof of Czech citizenship, it is necessary to apply for the child´s certificate of Czech citizenship (further referred to as “certificate”) before applying for a new Czech passport.

The applicant for the certificate of Czech citizenship:

1. Children of 15 years and older apply for their certificate in person. The attendance of their parents during the appointment is not requested.
2. For children younger than 15 years of age (0 – 14 years old) one of the parents named in the child´s birth certificate applies for their child´s passport. This parent must hold a valid passport or ID card. Children younger than 15 years of age do not need to attend the appointment together with their parent (holder of parental responsibility).

Mandatory documents:

 - Czech birth certificate of the child (NOT a British birth certificate translated into Czech) – can be requested during the appointment, if not available.

a) Children younger than 15 years of age:

1. Parent´s valid passport or identity card (note: driving licence is not considered an ID)
2. If it is not possible for the parent(s) to attend the appointment:
   • Other holder of the parental responsibility attends the meeting and submits the application. The holder of the parental responsibility shall present:
     • Own valid passport (ID card). If the person represents a care-holding institution, he / she shall present a proof thereof (a batch etc.).
     • Care order translated into Czech by a court-appointed (sworn) translator + certificate according to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 issued by this respective court – translated into Czech by a court-appointed (sworn) translator.We further recommend certifying the care order with an apostille.​

b) Children older 15 years of age (15+):

1. Relevant document proving their identity – valid foreign passport/ valid driving licence / previous passport / ID card with a photo reflecting their current image (for the identification purposes).
2. If none of the abovementioned documents are available, the applicant shall present a current passport photo and be accompanied by a witness holding a valid passport / ID card who will vouch for the applicant.​

 

- Application fee according to the current schedule of consular charges. Please note that the Consulate accept cash payments only.

1. Further relevant documents, if available: previous certificate of Czech citizenship, previous Czech passport, ID etc.
2. If applicable: proof of another citizenship the child has acquired (i. e. certificate of naturalization) with an apostille / superlegalization, fully translated into Czech by a court appointed (sworn) translator. If the proof of citizenship (certificate of naturalization) was issued by an EU country, a simple translation into Czech language done by a certified translator is sufficient and the apostille is not required.
3. Forms: TO BE FILLED IN and COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE APPOINTMENT:
   •  Personal data (for children younger 15 years of age = parent´s/care holder´s personal data; for children 15+ = personal data of the child) https://www.mzv.cz/file/3424972/F_01_Osobni_udaje.pdf
   • Declaration (only for children younger than 15 years of age = parent´s / care holder´s data)  https://www.mzv.cz/file/3425016/_1163438_1114443_Prohlaseni_par_42_osoby_nad_15_let___04_2014.pdf
   • Application for the certificate of Czech citizenship (parents´+ applicant’s data) https://www.mzv.cz/file/3425007/_1163424_1114411_Zadost_o_OSVC_par_42___04_2014.pdf
   • Only for children younger 15 years of age (0 – 14): Questionnaire + declaration for children younger 15 years of age: https://www.mzv.cz/file/3425014/_1163469_1114460_Dotaznik_a_prohlaseni_k_zadosti_o_OSVC___dite___04_2014.pdf
   • Only for children older 15 years of age (15+): Questionnaire + declaration: https://www.mzv.cz/file/3425012/_1163467_1114458_Dotaznik_a_prohlaseni_k_zadosti_o_OSVC___dospely___04_2014.pdf

 

Deadline: Since submitting the application for the certificate of Czech citizenship, it usually takes around 6 – 8 weeks till its delivery at the Consulate. Though, keep in mind that the Czech law stipulates the deadline of 180 days for the certificate to be ready for collection outside the Czech Republic.

NOTE: The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Manchester is a submitting institution, however, the respective Czech authorities in the Czech Republic process and evaluate the application. 

 

 

3. REGISTRATION OF THE CHILD´S BIRTH  = CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE   (0 – 17) – BORN IN THE UK – NO CZECH BIRTH CERTIFICATE

 

A child born outside the Czech Republic must be registered with the respective Czech authorities before applying for a Czech passport. Following the registration, these authorities will issue a birth certificate and a certificate of Czech citizenship that are two essential documents to issue the passport.

The applicant – registration of a child born outside the Czech Republic

1. One of the parents named in the child´s British birth certificate applies for the registration. Both parents named in the child´s British birth certificate shall hold a valid passport or ID card and shall attend the appointment together. At least one of the parents presents a valid proof of Czech citizenship (such as a valid Czech passport or valid Czech ID card or a certificate of Czech citizenship issued in the last 12 months).
2. Alternatively, shall the parental responsibility lie with another person / institution, the holder of parental responsibility may apply for the birth registration. However, it is strongly recommended for the parents to attend the appointment since they would need to sign declarations about their and their child´s citizenship(s) and agree on the child´s name and surname.
3. Children older than 15 years of age (15+) attend the appointment together with the applicant. Younger children do not need to be present during the appointment.

Documents needed:

1. Child´s birth certificate translated into the Czech language by a sworn /court appointed translator / nationally registered Czech-English interpreter (instead of the aforementioned translation, the “multilingual standard form” can be attached to the birth certificate)
2. Parents´ valid passports / IDs
3. Parents´ Czech / Czechoslovak birth certificates (non-Czech parents do not need to present their birth certificates)
4. If the child or the child´s parents have acquired further citizenship(s) – a proof thereof (for example a certificate of naturalization etc.) with respective certifications (apostille / superlegalization, if applicable) translated into the Czech language by a sworn /court-appointed translator / nationally registered Czech-English interpreter.
5. If another holder of parental responsibility applies for the registration (other than the child´s parent), he /she shall present:

- Care order translated into the Czech language by a sworn /court translator; we further recommend certifying the care order with an apostille

- Certificate referred to in Article 39 + official translation (done by a sworn /court-apointed translator)

- Valid Passport of the holder of parental responsibility / care holding institution representative + proof that this person really represents the institution (if applicable)

- All documentation the mother of the child can provide to prove her identity/citizenship (passport, ID card, driving licence) + her birth certificate

- All documentation the father of the child can provide to prove his identity/citizenship (passport, ID card, driving licence) + his birth certificate (if available)

- Parents´ marriage certificate / divorce certificate / death certificate of the parent (if applicable)

- Application fee according to the current schedule of consular charges. Please note that the Consulate accept cash payments only.

- Filled-in and signed forms:

• Personal data (for children younger than 15 years of age = parent´s/care holder´s personal data; for children 15+ = personal data of the child)
• Declaration (parent´s data)
• Registration of a Birth - Application
• Certificate of Czech Citizenship - Application
• Declaration and Questionnaire for children younger than 15 years of age of Declaration and Questionnaire for citizens older than 15 years
• Please be advised that further charges may apply.

 

Deadline: The whole process from submitting the application for registration of birth till receiving the passport may take a couple of months (usually 6 – 8 months).

NOTE: The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Manchester is a submitting institution, however, the respective Czech authorities in the Czech Republic process and evaluate the application.