Source: https://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/study_long_term.html
Timestamp: 2020-07-14 03:10:15
Document Index: 404509848

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 15', '§ 180', '§ 64', '§ 42', '§ 30', '§ 31', '§ 42', '§ 55', '§ 169', '§ 169', '§ 169', '§ 169', '§ 16']

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Long-term residence permits for the purpose of study are required for citizens of the so-called third countries who will study in the Czech Republic in one of these study programs (usually for longer than one year): study at university, incl. language and expert preparation for subsequent studies; stipend program; internship or expert training; European voluntary service and some others – see definition of study below.
Check if you can lodge your application using the STUDENT FACILITATION (REŽIM STUDENT) PROGRAM.
○ PURPOSE OF STAY – most frequently acceptance letter or similar confirmation
○ FINANCIAL MEANS – OR proof that the student disposes of financial amount that would constitute real housing expenses OR proof that all the expenses will be covered by a third party (state institution, legal person or hosting organization) – for example a stipend OR grant
The legal processing time of long-term residence permit for the purpose of study is 60 days.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THESE APPLICATIONS, “STUDY” COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
●university studies in accredited study programs
●language or expert preparation for study in accredited study programs at universities organized by a public university (applicant must submit a confirmation that he/she will undertake preparation for study in a specific accredited university program; if the student will study in several programs, at least on accredited study program must be identified in acceptance letter/confirmation)
●language or expert course organized under an EU program or an international agreement
●higher professional education at a higher professional school registered in a Register of Schools that is realized as part of an exchange program in a domestic host organization
●secondary school education at a secondary school or conservatory registered in a Register of Schools that is realized as part of an exchange program in a domestic host organization
●stipend studies realized under (1) international agreements implemented by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, (2) stipend program of Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, (3) stipend program of the EU or (4) decision of the government of the Czech Republic
●internship (professional training) – if not financially rewarded – intended to impart knowledge, practice and experience at a host organization in the Czech Republic during the course of studies at an university abroad or up to two years after finishing the studies at an university, which is organized and coordinated by (1) university in the Czech Republic, (2) Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, (3) legal person registered in the Czech Republic or legal person registered outside of the Czech Republic but with an organizational body in the Czech Republic – these legal persons must be accredited for these purposes by the Ministry of the Interior or the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
●European Voluntary Service of a foreign national 18-30 years old or voluntary service intended to acquire practical and professional experience – at a host organization in the Czech Republic as part of programs and initiatives of the EU, or similar state program of the Czech Republic and must be organized and coordinated by a legal person registered in the Czech Republic or legal person registered outside of the Czech Republic but with an organizational body in the Czech Republic – these legal persons must be accredited for these purposes by the Ministry of the Interior or the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
●exchange of experience and stipend studies of persons responsible for education and human resources development, if these activities are carried out as part of programs or initiatives of the EU or in accordance with international agreements
Other types of study stays in the Czech Republic extending beyond three months should be covered by a long-term visa for the purpose of study (study at a secondary school, higher professional school or conservatory that is not realized as part of exchange programs, or language and other courses)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON LONG-TERM RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STUDY:
Long-term residence permit applications can be lodged by citizens of the so-called third countries, i.e. states outside of the EU, Island, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Citizens of these countries nor their family members (in the extent of a definition of a family member as per § 15a and § 180f of Act on Residence of Foreign Nationals) do not need a long-term residence permit to stay in the Czech Republic.
Holders of long-term residence permits for the purpose of study in another EU Member State in the framework of (1) program of the EU, (2) multilateral mobility program or (3) agreements among universities can stay in the Czech Republic based on this residence permit WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL VISA for up to one year. Please note that to qualify, the word "study" or its translation must appear on the residence card.
Long-term residence permit applications are lodged at diplomatic missions of the Czech Republic according to the local territorial competence. They forward the applications to the Ministry of the Interior, which examines them and decides on them. If approved, the diplomatic mission, at which the application was lodged, issues a long-term visa for the purpose of collecting a long-term residence permit for the purpose of study. This visa is issued as single entry for 60 days. During this period, the applicant visits the local branch of the Ministry of the Interior according to the place of stay, which subsequently – after submission of biometric data – issues a residence card.
If the purpose of stay lasts, the applicant can request – before expiry of the residence card – an extension at the local branch of the Ministry of the Interior.
Long-term residence permit grants its holder a right of free movement in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any 180 days for non-gainful purposes (in this respect, it fulfills the function of a short-tem Schengen visa).
-definition of study: § 64
-residence permit for the purpose of study + supporting documents: § 42d
-long-term visa: § 30
-long-term visa supporting documents: § 31, § 42.6
-supporting documents – requirements (within 180 days, originals): § 55.1
-suspension of processing: § 169i, § 169r.4; § 169.2 (supporting documents not in Czech)
-legal processing period: § 169t.6.a).2
-requirement to submit documents in Czech: § 16.1 + 2
○ Act No 111/1998 Sb., on Universities and Amending Certain Acts (available in Czech)
○ Act No 561/2004 Coll., on Preschool, Elementary, Secondary, Tertiary and Other Education (available in Czech)
○ Act No 198/2002 Coll., on Volunteering (available in Czech)
○ Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing
○ Ministry of the Interior – Long-Term Residence - The Purpose Study, Contacts, Application Requirements, Submitting Application and on-the-spot Error Removal, Course of the Proceedings, Status of Application, Conditions of Entry and Basic Requirements after Entry to the Czech Republic, Information for Schools and Students
○ Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports – Recognition of Education, Study at Institutions of Higher Education, Register of Schools