Family reunification
If you are a family member or dependent of a refugee who was granted international protection (asylum or subsidiary protection) in Czechia, you have the right to apply for family reunification to be reunited with them in Czechia.
Who is a family member?
In general, family reunification applies to:
- Spouses, or same-sex registered partners
- Parents and minor dependent children
- In some cases other relatives
The following options are available depending on where you are:
- If you are outside Czechia, you can apply at the responsible Czech Embassy or Consulate for a:
1. Long-term residence permit for the purpose of family reunification, or
2. Long-term visa for the purpose of family reunification - If you are already in Czechia, you can apply for:
1. Long-term residence permit for the purpose of family reunification, or
2. International Protection (asylum or subsidiary protection) based on family unity
For general information on family reunification in Europe for refugees, please check here: Families Together – Familiy reunification in Europe for refugees – UNHCR
Can I receive help, including legal aid, for my family member/s or dependents to apply for family reunification in Czechia?
If you are a refugee in Czechia and wish to receive information and assistance from a lawyer on family reunification, you can contact UNHCR’s partner “Organization for Aid to Refugees” (OPU). They can provide you with free legal counseling. Please find the contacts below:
OPU office in Hradec Kralove
