Alien's Passport

An alien’s passport is a travel document for which some foreigners can apply if they do not have a valid travel document and they cannot get a new one in the country of which they are nationals for reasons beyond their control 1 .

The passport is issued with territorial validity to all countries of the world.

However, it is advisable to check prior every travel to foreign coutry, whether is this type of travel document recognised in destination or transit countries.

You can find information on travel documents for citizens of Ukraine on this page.

GENERAL INFO

APPLICATION

GENERAL INFO

APPLICATION

Who can apply for an alien’s passport?

• hold a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic, have no valid travel document and prove that they cannot get a new one for reasons beyond their control,
• are eligible for a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic because they were placed in child custody and have no travel document,
• have been granted subsidiary protection.

What does an alien’s passport look like?

How long is an alien’s passport valid for?

It is generally issued for 10 years, for 5 years in the case of foreigners under 15 years of age. In some cases the validity is determined individually and can be shortened.

Can the validity of a foreigner’s passport be extended?

The validity cannot be extended.

An alien’s passport expires:

1. by final revocation of a permanent residence permit,
2. when a foreigner placed in child custody stops being eligible for a permanent residence permit,
3. by a final decision to withdraw subsidiary protection,
4. by a final court decision on an action against a decision to withdraw subsidiary protection,
5. by a final court decision on an appeal against a decision of a regional court on an action against a decision to withdraw subsidiary protection,
6. on the expiration day of subsidiary protection.

In what cases will an alien’s passport be removed or not issued?

An alien’s passport will be removed or not issued if:

• the reasons for its issuance have ceased to exist,
• an order is issued against you for not complying with a maintenance obligation or monetary liabilities,
• there are criminal proceedings against you or you have not served a custodial sentence imposed by the court provided that the sentence was not pardoned or statute barred.

The decision on the removal of the alien’s passport can only be taken provided that it is proportionate in terms of its effect on your private and family life.

Additionally, in the case of foreigners with granted subsidiary protection, an alien’s passport will not be issued if there is a well-founded concern that the foreigner could pose a security risk for the Czech Republic or seriously breach the peace, or if the foreigner is registered in the Schengen Information System.

How and where can you apply?

What is the administrative fee?

600 CZK in the form of stamps. 100 CZK in the case of minors under 15 years of age.

What is the time limit to process the application?

STEPS TO FOLLOW IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR AN ALIEN’S PASSPORT:

1. Prepare the necessary documents

To apply, you will need:

Upon application, you must pay an administrative fee of 600 CZK in the form of stamps 100 CZK in the case of minors under 15 years of age.

2. Fill in the application form

You can download a blank application form, print it out and fill it in by hand, or you can collect the form free of charge at one of the offices of the Ministry of the Interior. The form must be filled in legibly, in block capitals and in Latin characters.

3. You can send the application, or you can make an appointment at a Ministry of the Interior office

If you hold a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic and you want to submit the application in person, please make an appointment online or by phone beforehand. If you decide to go to a Ministry of the Interior office during opening hours with no appointment, you will have to wait your turn.

4. Submit the application

If you have decided to submit the application in person at a Ministry office, please come to your appointment.

If you submit the application in person, you will receive a slip confirming the submission and a reference number assigned to your application. You need to know the reference number, for example, to be able to track the state of your proceedings.

5. Wait for the decision

The Ministry of the Interior will assess your application in administrative proceedings. If any errors are detected in the application or the attached documents, you will be prompted in writing to remedy such errors. In the notice, the Ministry will explain in detail what the errors are and what you have to do to remedy them. It will also set a time limit for you to do so. When justified and if you apply for it in writing, this time limit can be extended.

In the course of the administrative proceedings, you can exercise the following rights:

• Add the required documents to the application
• Be represented in the proceedings (a power of attorney)
• Ask for access to file
• Ask for a stay in the proceedings
• Withdraw the application (withdrawal of the application)

You can track the state of your proceedings online on the website under Application submitted or in your personal account. If you were prompted to provide documents or to remedy errors, the time limit for the processing of your application is not running until the errors are remedied or for as long as it is established in the notice.

6. Learn the result of the administrative proceedings

On the website under Application submitted, you can see the following states:

1. Being processed: No decision has been taken yet. For more information on what you can do in the course of the administrative proceedings please see the previous section.
2. Granted: The Ministry’s decision is affirmative. Please see the following section.
3. Rejected: The Ministry rejected your application and closed the proceedings. In such case, you will receive the decision in writing. You can appeal against the decision within 15 days from the date you were notified about the decision. If you need help, you can turn to the Integration Centre or other NGOs.

• The decision to reject the applicationconsists of three basic parts:
  • The Statement: It contains specific legal provisions based on which the application was rejected.
  • The Statement of Grounds: It explains why the application was rejected and what documents and proofs served as grounds for the decision on your application.
  • Your rights: It informs you on how to proceed if you wish to appeal against the decision.
  • The decision to close the proceedingsconsists of three basic parts:
    • The Statement: It contains specific legal provisions based on which the proceedings were closed.
    • The Statement of Grounds: It describes the procedure and grounds that led to the proceedings being closed.
    • Your rights: It informs you on how to proceed if you wish to appeal against the decision.

    If you need help, you can turn to the Integration centre or other NGOs.

    7. Make your appointment to have your biometric data taken

    If the application is granted, make an appointment by phone to have your biometric data taken. Please note that the appointment date is binding and you must follow the Administrative Procedure Code if you request a reschedule or cancellation.

    8. Come to have your biometric data taken

    Come to your appointment and have your biometric data taken. At your appointment, you will be told when to come and collect your new document when it is ready.

    9. Collect your alien’s passport

    The last step is to collect the alien’s passport. The time limit for collection is 60 days from the date you had your biometric data taken.