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3. Short stays of up to 90 days

If you hold a valid Czech residence permit or Czech long-term visa, you can normally travel to other countries in the Schengen Area for a short stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This does not automatically give you the right to stay longer, work or complete a traineeship.

Before using this section First identify the exact type, purpose and validity of your Czech document in Section 2. The information below assumes that both your passport and Czech residence document remain valid throughout the trip and when you return to Czechia.

3.1 When does the 90/180-day rule apply?

The rule applies to short stays in the Schengen Area. A valid Czech residence permit or Czech long-term visa normally exempts you from applying for an additional Schengen short-stay visa when visiting another Schengen country.

The limit is shared across the Schengen Area. It is not a separate allowance of 90 days for every country. Previous holidays, visits, BIPs, study activities, traineeships and other short stays in Schengen countries may therefore reduce the number of days still available to you.

Destination	General rule for a short stay
Another Schengen country	A valid Czech residence permit or long-term visa normally allows a short stay without a separate Schengen visa, subject to the 90/180-day limit and the general entry conditions.
EU country outside Schengen	National entry rules apply. Do not assume that the Schengen 90/180-day arrangement or your Czech document is sufficient.
Country outside the EU and Schengen	Check the destination country's national visa and entry rules. A Czech residence permit does not automatically replace a national visa.

Important: The European Union, the Schengen Area and the Erasmus+ programme do not include exactly the same countries. Always check the immigration category of your destination rather than relying only on its participation in Erasmus+.

3.2 How are the 90 days calculated?

For every day of your planned stay, look back at the previous 180 days.
Within that period, the total number of short-stay days in the Schengen Area must not exceed 90 days.
The day of arrival counts as the first day and the day of departure counts as the final day.
A short return to Czechia does not reset the calculation.
Do not count the time when you were lawfully residing in Czechia under your Czech long-term visa or residence permit. However, count your short visits to other Schengen countries.
Do not automatically treat three calendar months as 90 days. Calculate the exact dates.

Use the official European Commission short-stay calculator before finalising your dates.
Open the official 90/180-day calculator

3.3 Documents to carry

Even when no separate short-stay visa is required, carry the documents needed to demonstrate your identity, legal residence and purpose of travel:

Valid passport. Your Czech residence card is not a travel document.
Valid Czech residence card or Czech long-term visa. It should cover the entire trip and your return to Czechia.
Confirmation of the purpose of your stay, such as an acceptance letter, Erasmus+ nomination, Learning Agreement, Traineeship Agreement or BIP invitation.
Proof of accommodation and sufficient financial means if requested by the destination authorities.
Valid health and travel insurance for the whole mobility period.
Return or onward travel information and contact details for the host institution.

Internal border controls may be temporarily reintroduced within the Schengen Area. Always travel with your passport and Czech residence document, even if you do not normally pass through a border checkpoint.

3.4 Study mobility and traineeships are not the same

Permission to enter and remain in a country for a short stay does not necessarily include permission to work or carry out a traineeship. This distinction can apply even to an unpaid Erasmus+ traineeship.

Short study activity For a BIP, short doctoral mobility or another study activity, check the short-stay entry rules, the documents required by the host institution and any local registration obligations.

Erasmus+ traineeship The destination country may require a work permit, trainee authorisation, notification or specific visa even when the physical stay is shorter than 90 days. Continue to Section 5 - Erasmus+ traineeships.

3.5 Situations requiring additional checks

Do not rely only on the general short-stay rule if any of the following applies:

your Czech visa or residence permit will expire before or during the trip;
your Czech extension application is pending or you only have a confirmation or bridging document;
you hold temporary protection or international protection;
you hold a Czech residence permit issued for a purpose other than studies;
you plan to undertake paid work, an unpaid traineeship or activity in a regulated profession;
you have already spent time in other Schengen countries during the previous 180 days;
your destination or any transit country is outside the Schengen Area;
the destination authority or host institution requires registration, notification or another national formality.

A stay of 90 days or less is not automatically problem-free. Before booking travel, verify the rules with the host institution and the competent embassy, consulate or immigration authority. An Erasmus+ nomination, Learning Agreement or invitation does not replace an immigration authorisation required by the destination country.

3.6 Quick checklist before departure

Confirm that your destination and any transit countries are inside or outside the Schengen Area.
Calculate all relevant Schengen travel during the previous 180 days.
Check that your passport and Czech residence document remain valid throughout the trip and return.
Ask the host institution whether a notification, registration, trainee or work authorisation is required.
Keep written confirmation of the applicable procedure.
Carry the supporting documents listed above when travelling.

Where to continue: If the planned physical stay may exceed 90 days, continue to Section 4 - Study mobility longer than 90 days. For a traineeship, also read Section 5. Holders of temporary or international protection should also read Section 6.

Official sources

This section provides general orientation only. The authorities of the destination country decide whether you meet the conditions for entry, stay, study, work or traineeship.

4. Study mobility longer than 90 days

A stay exceeding 90 days is not covered by the ordinary Schengen short-stay rule. Depending on your Czech residence status and destination, you may be able to use the intra-EU student mobility procedure, or you may need a national long-stay visa or residence permit issued by the destination country.

Before using this section This section concerns study mobility, such as an Erasmus+ study exchange. It does not automatically apply to an Erasmus+ traineeship. First identify your exact Czech residence document in Section 2. If you hold temporary or international protection, continue to Section 6.

4.1 Two possible immigration routes

Possible route	When it may apply	What it usually means
Intra-EU student mobility	You hold a qualifying Czech authorisation for studies, your mobility is covered by Erasmus+ or another eligible programme or university agreement, and the destination participates in this EU procedure.	You may be allowed to study in the destination country for up to 360 days on the basis of your Czech authorisation, after completing the required notification or national procedure.
National long-stay procedure	You do not meet the intra-EU mobility conditions, or the destination is not covered by this EU procedure.	You may need a national visa, residence permit, student permit or another authorisation issued by the destination country before travelling or shortly after arrival.

Important: Your Erasmus+ nomination does not by itself select the correct immigration route. The destination authority and host institution must confirm whether intra-EU student mobility applies to your case.

4.2 When may intra-EU student mobility apply?

Under Directive (EU) 2016/801, an eligible non-EU student may carry out part of their studies in another participating EU Member State for up to 360 days per destination country. All relevant conditions must be met.

You will normally need to demonstrate that:

you hold a valid Czech residence permit for the purpose of studies, or another qualifying Czech study authorisation accepted under the applicable national procedure;
your Czech authorisation will remain valid throughout the planned mobility and your return to Czechia;
the activity abroad is genuinely part of your studies;
you have been accepted by a recognised higher education institution in the destination country;
the mobility is covered by Erasmus+, another EU or multilateral mobility programme, or an agreement between higher education institutions;
you have sufficient financial resources for your stay and return journey;
you have adequate health insurance;
you provide the documents and information required by the destination country within its deadline; and
there is no valid reason for the destination authority to object to your mobility.

Maximum duration: The EU framework allows student mobility for up to 360 days per participating destination country. Your permitted stay cannot normally continue beyond the validity of the Czech authorisation on which the mobility is based.

4.3 The procedure is not automatic

The destination country may require a formal mobility notification and supporting documents before the mobility begins. Depending on national rules, the procedure may be completed by the student, the host university or both.

Contact the host university. Ask its international or immigration office whether your stay will be processed under Directive (EU) 2016/801.
Confirm who submits the notification. Do not assume that CZU, the host university or the student automatically completes it.
Check the national deadline. Some countries require documents before arrival and may allow the immigration authority a period in which to object.
Wait when required. Do not begin the mobility merely because the documents were submitted if national rules require approval or the expiry of an objection period.
Keep written confirmation. Carry evidence that the notification was accepted or that no further national authorisation is required.

Ask the host university this specific question “I am a non-EU citizen holding a Czech residence permit or long-term visa for the purpose of studies. Will my Erasmus+ study exchange be processed as intra-EU student mobility under Directive (EU) 2016/801, and who must submit the required notification or application?”

4.4 Documents commonly required

The exact list is determined by the destination country, but you may be asked to provide:

a valid passport;
a copy of both sides of your valid Czech residence card or a copy of your Czech long-term study visa;
confirmation of enrolment at CZU;
an acceptance letter or confirmation of enrolment from the host university;
proof that the mobility is covered by Erasmus+ or an agreement between the institutions;
the planned mobility dates and Learning Agreement;
proof of sufficient financial resources, including an Erasmus+ grant confirmation where relevant;
proof of health insurance;
proof of accommodation;
proof of payment of tuition or administrative fees, where applicable; and
the national mobility notification or immigration form.

Additional documents, legalisation, official translations or specific document formats may be required. Follow the instructions of the destination authority and host institution.

4.5 Where does this EU procedure apply?

The intra-EU student mobility framework applies in the EU Member States participating in Directive (EU) 2016/801. Denmark and Ireland do not participate in this Directive. Countries outside the European Union are also outside this specific procedure, even if they participate in Erasmus+ or are part of the Schengen Area.

Participating EU destination Intra-EU student mobility may be available if your Czech study authorisation, Erasmus+ mobility and supporting documents meet the national conditions.

Denmark or Ireland Check the national long-stay student rules. Do not rely on Directive (EU) 2016/801.

Non-EU destination National rules apply. This includes non-EU Erasmus+ destinations and Schengen countries that are not EU Member States.

Always verify the exact destination procedure in Section 8 - Destination-specific rules.

4.6 When is a national visa or residence permit likely to be required?

You should expect a separate national procedure if, for example:

your Czech document was not issued for the purpose of studies;
your Czech study authorisation will expire before the end of the mobility;
your mobility is not covered by Erasmus+, another qualifying mobility programme or an agreement between higher education institutions;
the destination is Denmark, Ireland or a country outside the European Union;
you hold temporary protection or international protection;
the planned activity is a traineeship rather than part of your studies;
the host institution or destination authority determines that you do not meet the mobility conditions; or
the destination country requires a different national authorisation for your particular circumstances.

Do not apply for a foreign long-term visa without checking the consequences A new residence status in another country may affect your Czech residence rights, health insurance, registration obligations or ability to extend your Czech permit. This is particularly important for holders of temporary or international protection.

4.7 Protect the validity of your Czech residence status

Check the expiry date early. The Czech permit or visa supporting your mobility should normally remain valid for the entire stay and return journey.
Arrange extensions in advance. Do not assume that a Czech extension can be completed from abroad.
Do not rely only on a pending application. Legal residence in Czechia while an application is pending does not automatically provide a document valid for international travel or mobility abroad.
Maintain your Czech obligations. Check any requirements concerning your registered address, health insurance, studies at CZU and reporting of changes.
Plan your return. Make sure you will hold documents accepted for re-entry into Czechia at the end of the mobility.

If your document expires, an extension is pending or your Czech status may change during the mobility, read Section 7 - Special situations.

4.8 Quick checklist before departure

Confirm that your activity is a study exchange and not a traineeship.
Identify the exact type, purpose and expiry date of your Czech authorisation.
Check whether the destination participates in Directive (EU) 2016/801.
Ask the host university whether intra-EU student mobility applies.
Confirm who submits the notification or application and by what deadline.
Submit all required documents and obtain written confirmation.
Check registration, insurance and residence formalities after arrival.
Carry your valid passport, Czech residence document and proof of the mobility procedure when travelling.

Where to continue: For an Erasmus+ traineeship, continue to Section 5. Holders of temporary or international protection should read Section 6. If your Czech document is expiring or an extension is pending, read Section 7. Always verify the national process in Section 8.

Official sources

This section provides general orientation only. The competent authority of the destination country makes the final decision on your right to enter, stay and study there.

5. Erasmus+ traineeships

An Erasmus+ traineeship is not automatically treated in the same way as a study exchange. Your Czech residence permit may allow you to travel, but it does not automatically give you the right to carry out a traineeship or work in another country.

The most important rule Entry permission, residence permission and permission to perform the traineeship are separate questions. This may apply even when the traineeship is unpaid, required by your studies or supported by an Erasmus+ grant.

5.1 Check three separate requirements

Question	What it concerns	What may be required
May I enter?	Your nationality, passport, Czech residence document, destination and planned duration.	Visa-free entry, use of a valid Czech residence document, or a national entry visa.
May I stay?	The legal basis for remaining in the destination country for the full traineeship period.	Short-stay status, national long-stay visa, residence permit, trainee permit or another authorisation.
May I perform the traineeship?	National employment, labour, trainee and professional rules.	Work permit, trainee authorisation, employer notification, approved training agreement or professional clearance.

Do not rely only on the host organisation. The host should help you, but the competent embassy, consulate, immigration authority or labour authority determines the applicable legal procedure.

5.2 Traineeship of up to 90 days

In the Schengen Area, a valid Czech residence permit or long-term visa may normally cover entry and a stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This does not authorise the traineeship itself. National rules may still require permission or notification.

Check the 90/180-day calculation, including your previous travel in other Schengen countries.
Ask whether the traineeship is considered work, training or another regulated activity under national law.
Confirm whether the host organisation must submit a notification or obtain approval.
Check whether paid and unpaid placements are treated differently.
Do not begin the traineeship until all required permissions are in place.

For the short-stay calculation and travel documents, also read Section 3 - Short stays of up to 90 days.

5.3 Traineeship longer than 90 days

A traineeship longer than 90 days normally requires a national long-stay procedure, such as a trainee visa, residence permit or work authorisation.

Do not automatically use the study-mobility procedure The intra-EU mobility procedure described in Section 4 is designed for students carrying out part of their studies. A Czech study residence permit does not automatically transfer to another country as authorisation for a traineeship. The destination authority must confirm the correct category.

Directive (EU) 2016/801 has a separate category for trainees. Conditions may include a formal training agreement, higher-education evidence, sufficient resources, relevance to your studies and proof that the placement does not replace a regular job.

If the traineeship is formally integrated into your curriculum and the host university considers it part of a study mobility, ask the host university and immigration authority to confirm in writing whether it can be processed under a student route. Do not make this classification yourself.

5.4 Paid and unpaid traineeships

Paid traineeship Payment by the host may cause the activity to be treated as employment or another remunerated activity. Work authorisation, payroll, tax and social security rules may apply.

Unpaid traineeship The absence of salary does not automatically remove immigration, labour or trainee requirements. Some countries have a specific legal category for unpaid training.

An Erasmus+ grant is financial support for mobility. It does not itself prove that the destination country considers your placement paid, unpaid, employed or exempt from a work permit.

Ask the host to confirm your contract type, payment or benefits, working hours, legal relationship and whether it has previously hosted non-EU trainees resident in another country.

5.5 Your Training Agreement is essential, but may not be sufficient

The Erasmus+ Learning Agreement describes the placement, but authorities may require a separate national agreement or additional information.

The documentation should clearly identify:

the host organisation and workplace;
the educational objectives and learning outcomes;
the exact start and end dates;
working or training hours;
tasks and practical activities;
supervision arrangements;
the legal relationship with the host;
any salary, allowance or other financial contribution; and
insurance and responsibility for workplace risks where required.

The destination authority may require its own form, official translations, certified copies or additional clauses. The Erasmus+ agreement does not override national immigration or labour law.

5.6 Documents commonly required

The exact requirements differ by country, but prepare to provide:

a valid passport;
your valid Czech residence card or Czech long-term visa;
confirmation of enrolment at CZU or proof of a recent higher education degree;
an Erasmus+ nomination or grant confirmation;
the Learning Agreement for Traineeships and any national training agreement;
an invitation or contract from the host organisation;
a detailed description of tasks, supervision, hours and remuneration;
proof of sufficient financial resources and accommodation;
health, accident and travel insurance;
professional liability insurance where relevant;
a work permit, trainee authorisation or proof of employer notification where required; and
criminal-record, medical, qualification or professional documents if required for the sector.

5.7 Regulated and sensitive sectors

Additional checks may apply in healthcare, veterinary care, laboratories, work with children, regulated professions, food or animal work, and activities involving confidential data. Ask about qualification recognition, medical checks, vaccinations, background checks and professional registration before booking travel.

5.8 Ask the host organisation these questions

Under national law, is this placement treated as employment, a traineeship, practical study or another activity?
Do I need a visa, residence permit, work permit or trainee authorisation?
Does the host organisation have to submit a notification or application?
Are the rules different because the traineeship is paid or unpaid?
Which authority can confirm the procedure in writing?
Must I complete any registration after arrival?
Are there sector-specific, insurance, tax or social security obligations?

Recommended wording:

“I am a non-EU citizen holding a Czech [exact type and purpose of document], valid until [date]. I will complete an Erasmus+ traineeship at [host] from [date] to [date]. The traineeship will be [paid/unpaid]. Please confirm which immigration, residence, trainee or work authorisation is required, who must apply and whether I must wait for approval before starting.”

5.9 Special situations

Seek individual advice if:

your Czech document expires or its extension is pending;
you hold protection or a non-study Czech status;
the traineeship continues after graduation or termination of studies;
you combine it with another job or remote work; or
the destination or transit country is outside Schengen.

For expiring documents and pending extensions, read Section 7 - Special situations. Holders of protection status should also read Section 6.

5.10 Quick checklist before departure

Identify the exact type, purpose and expiry date of your Czech residence document.
Confirm the exact traineeship dates, host, tasks, hours and payment conditions.
Check the entry and residence rules for the full duration.
Check whether the activity requires a work permit, trainee authorisation or host notification.
Obtain the required visa, permit or written confirmation before starting.
Arrange health, accident, travel and professional liability insurance as required.
Check local registration, tax, social security and sector-specific obligations.
Keep copies of all approvals and host confirmations.
Carry your passport, Czech residence document, Training Agreement and immigration documents when travelling.

Do not start the traineeship until both your stay and the activity itself are legally authorised.

Where to continue: Check your destination in Section 8 - Destination-specific rules. Also complete Section 9 - Document checklist and Section 10 - Timeline and responsibilities.

Official sources

This section provides general orientation only. The competent authorities of the destination country decide whether you may enter, stay and carry out the traineeship.

6. Students with temporary protection

Students holding temporary protection granted by Czechia may participate in Erasmus+ mobility. However, temporary protection is not the same as a Czech residence permit for studies and does not provide the same long-term mobility rights.

The most important distinction Leaving Czechia for an Erasmus+ mobility does not by itself end Czech temporary protection. The main risks arise from the length of the stay, the immigration status obtained in the destination country and the continued fulfilment of Czech obligations.

6.1 Confirm that you really hold temporary protection

Ukrainian nationality alone does not prove that you hold temporary protection. Temporary protection, international protection, a tolerated-stay visa and an ordinary Czech residence permit are different statuses.

Czech status	Why the distinction matters
Temporary protection Usually code D/DO/XXX	This section applies. Special travel rules and possible grounds for termination must be considered.
Tolerated-stay visa	This is not temporary protection and may carry different rights and obligations. Request an individual assessment.
Czech study residence permit or visa	Read Section 4. The intra-EU student mobility procedure may be relevant.
International protection	Different asylum rules apply. Contact the competent Czech and destination authorities before travelling.

6.2 Mobility of up to 90 days

A holder of valid Czech temporary protection may normally travel to other Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The Erasmus+ mobility, previous holidays and other short stays in Schengen countries must be counted together.

The day of arrival and the day of departure both count.
The 90-day allowance is shared across the Schengen Area, not granted separately for each country.
A short return to Czechia does not reset the calculation.
National rules must be checked for destinations outside the Schengen Area.
A short-stay right does not automatically authorise work or an Erasmus+ traineeship.

For calculation details, travel documents and the official calculator, read Section 3 - Short stays of up to 90 days. For a traineeship, also read Section 5.

6.3 Mobility longer than 90 days

Czech temporary protection alone is not sufficient for a stay exceeding 90 days in another country. The student must ask the destination authority which national long-stay visa, residence permit or other status is required.

The standard intra-EU student mobility procedure does not apply Directive (EU) 2016/801 excludes beneficiaries of temporary protection from its scope. Studying at CZU and receiving an Erasmus+ nomination therefore do not convert Czech temporary protection into a study residence permit or create an automatic right to study abroad for up to 360 days.

For a mobility longer than 90 days, the student should determine:

the exact national immigration category required by the destination country;
whether the application must be submitted before departure;
whether the host university submits any part of the application;
whether the student must wait for approval before travelling;
whether a residence permit must be collected or registered after arrival; and
how obtaining that status will affect Czech temporary protection.

6.4 Risk of losing Czech temporary protection

Current public guidance of the Czech Ministry of the Interior states that Czech temporary protection ends by law if its holder obtains temporary protection, international protection or another residence authorisation valid for more than 90 days in another country.

The current wording of Czech Act No. 65/2022 Coll. also lists the granting of a visa for more than 90 days, a residence permit or international protection in Czechia or another state as a ground for termination of the right of residence under temporary protection.

Plan on the basis that a foreign long-term status may end your Czech temporary protection Do not apply for or accept a foreign long-term visa or residence permit without first obtaining written information about the consequences from the Czech Ministry of the Interior and the competent authority of the destination country.

6.5 Important legal uncertainty

In judgment No. 2 Azs 111/2024-29, the Czech Supreme Administrative Court concluded that the statutory ground based on the granting of a long-term visa in another state could not be applied in the particular case before it because it was incompatible with the EU Temporary Protection Directive. That case concerned a long-term Canadian visa.

What this means for an Erasmus+ student The judgment creates legal uncertainty, but it is not a safe automatic guarantee that every foreign student visa or residence permit is compatible with continued Czech temporary protection. The Czech Ministry's current public guidance still warns that obtaining a foreign long-term residence status causes the protection to end. An individual written assessment is therefore essential.

CZU cannot decide whether temporary protection has ended or guarantee that it will be preserved. Only the competent public authorities and, where necessary, the courts can determine the legal consequences.

6.6 Travel documents and extension of temporary protection

When travelling, carry:

a valid passport or other recognised travel document;
a valid Czech temporary protection visa sticker or another document accepted for travel;
the Erasmus+ acceptance letter, Learning Agreement or Traineeship Agreement;
proof of accommodation, sufficient resources and insurance where required; and
any written confirmation received from the destination authority or host institution.

Electronic extension confirmation may not be enough for travel A confirmation that you completed the Czech online extension process does not replace a passport or a valid visa sticker. Other Schengen countries may not accept the confirmation as proof of a valid travel status. Verify the position before every journey.

6.7 Keep your Czech address and obligations in order

A longer stay abroad does not remove obligations connected with Czech temporary protection. In particular, make sure that your registered Czech address remains correct.

If your accommodation in Czechia ends, arrange and report a valid new address where required.
Check your registered address through the available Czech public services.
Under Czech law, temporary protection ends after 90 days during which the person's registered address is the address of the competent administrative authority.
Inform CZU of changes affecting your studies or Erasmus+ mobility.
Check any obligations towards your employer, Labour Office or other Czech institution where relevant.

6.8 Health and travel insurance

Do not assume that Czech public health insurance provides complete coverage for the whole Erasmus+ stay. Arrange travel insurance and any coverage required by the host country and CZU.

The Czech Ministry of the Interior states that a holder of temporary protection leaving Czechia for a longer trip generally cannot simply deregister from Czech public health insurance. Incorrect deregistration may create an insurance debt. Always consult your Czech health insurance provider before departure and again if your temporary protection or residence status changes.

6.9 Obtain written answers before applying

Send the same description of your situation to:

the immigration or international office of the host university;
the embassy, consulate or immigration authority of the destination country;
the Czech Ministry of the Interior; and
your Czech health insurance provider for insurance consequences.

Recommended wording:

“I am a beneficiary of temporary protection granted by Czechia and a student of CZU. I have been nominated for an Erasmus+ [study exchange/traineeship] in [country] from [date] to [date]. Please confirm which immigration status I need for the full stay and whether obtaining it will affect or terminate my Czech temporary protection.”

6.10 Quick checklist before departure

Confirm that your Czech document is temporary protection and check its validity.
Calculate whether the stay and all previous Schengen travel fit within the 90/180-day limit.
For a stay over 90 days, identify the exact national visa or residence category.
Obtain written information on the effect of that status on Czech temporary protection.
Do not rely on the intra-EU student mobility procedure under Directive (EU) 2016/801.
Check your passport and Czech visa sticker for travel validity.
Maintain a correct registered address in Czechia.
Consult your health insurer and arrange adequate travel insurance.
Keep copies of all official answers and immigration documents.

A longer Erasmus+ stay may be possible, but preserving Czech temporary protection cannot be assumed.

Where to continue: For short stays, read Section 3. For traineeships, read Section 5. Check expiring documents and other complications in Section 7 and always verify the destination procedure in Section 8.

Official sources

This section provides general orientation only and does not constitute legal advice. The competent Czech and destination-country authorities decide the student's immigration status and the continuation or termination of temporary protection.

7. Special situations

The general rules described in the previous sections may not be sufficient if your Czech document is expiring, an application is pending, your status was issued for a purpose other than studies or your personal situation changes before or during the mobility.

Request an individual assessment If any situation below applies to you, contact the host institution and the competent immigration authority before booking non-refundable travel. CZU can provide mobility documents but cannot decide which immigration status another country will grant or accept.

7.1 Your Czech residence document expires before or during mobility

A Czech residence permit or visa used as the basis for travel or intra-EU mobility should normally remain valid throughout the planned stay and your return to Czechia. Do not assume that the host country will accept a document that expires during the mobility.

Check the expiry dates of both your passport and Czech residence document.
Ask the Czech Ministry of the Interior whether the document can be extended before departure.
Ask the host authority whether the new card or visa must be presented before mobility begins.
Do not assume that you can collect a new Czech biometric card from abroad.
Make sure you will hold valid documents for your return journey.

A valid legal status and a valid physical travel document are not always the same thing. You may remain legally resident in Czechia during an administrative procedure while no longer holding a residence card accepted for ordinary international travel.

7.2 Your extension or new Czech residence application is pending

If you submitted a valid application on time, Czech law may allow you to remain legally in Czechia after the previous document expires. This is often called the fiction of residence. The pending application or submission confirmation alone is not a travel document.

Document or status	What it normally proves
Pending application	May prove that an administrative procedure exists, but does not itself guarantee permission to leave, re-enter or reside in the destination country.
Czech bridging visa	Proves legal residence in Czechia during the procedure and normally allows departure from and re-entry into Czechia during its validity.
Host-country authorisation	Determines whether you may enter, stay, study or carry out a traineeship in the destination country.

A Czech bridging visa helps with departure from and return to Czechia. It does not automatically replace a visa, residence permit, mobility notification or work authorisation required by the destination country. Confirm that the host authority accepts your documentation before travelling.

7.3 Your Czech residence permit was issued for a purpose other than studies

A residence permit is normally connected to its stated purpose, such as employment, family reunification, business or other educational activities. Being enrolled at CZU does not automatically change the legal purpose printed on your residence document.

A valid Czech permit may allow short travel within Schengen.
It does not automatically make you eligible for intra-EU student mobility under Directive (EU) 2016/801.
A long study stay may require a national student visa or residence permit.
A traineeship may require a separate work or trainee authorisation.
You must continue to fulfil the purpose and obligations of your Czech residence status.

Read Section 2 and ask the destination authority to assess the exact Czech document you hold.

7.4 You are a non-EU family member of an EU citizen

You may have rights under EU free-movement law that differ from the ordinary rules for third-country students. The result depends on your exact residence card, your relationship to the EU citizen and whether that EU citizen is accompanying you, joining you or moving to the destination country.

Short travel A valid residence card as a family member of an EU citizen may provide broader visa exemptions. Carry your passport, residence card and evidence of the family relationship when required.

Residence longer than three months Your Czech card does not automatically become a residence card in the new country. You may need to apply for a new card there, and EU free-movement rights may depend on the EU family member also moving, accompanying or joining you.

If you travel independently for Erasmus+ while the EU citizen remains in Czechia, do not assume that all family-member rights apply. Ask the destination authority whether your mobility is assessed under free-movement law, student rules or national immigration law.

7.5 You hold permanent residence or EU long-term resident status

A Czech permanent residence permit normally allows repeated return to Czechia and short visa-free travel within Schengen. It does not by itself grant unlimited residence or study rights in another country.

Czech permanent residence: check the destination country's national procedure for stays over 90 days.
EU long-term resident status: a specific route may exist for residence in another participating EU country, but an application and national conditions normally still apply.
Do not confuse permanent residence in one state with EU citizenship or freedom of movement.
Check whether a long absence may affect your Czech residence status or future continuous-residence calculations.

The wording on your card and the formal decision matter. If you are unsure whether you hold EU long-term resident status, ask the Czech Ministry of the Interior before relying on that route.

7.6 You hold international protection

Asylum, subsidiary protection and temporary protection are different statuses. The standard intra-EU student mobility procedure under Directive (EU) 2016/801 does not apply to beneficiaries of international protection.

Confirm which travel document you may use.
Check whether travel to your country of origin may affect your protection status.
Ask whether a foreign visa or residence permit affects your status in Czechia.
Verify the rules with the Czech asylum authority and the destination authority.
Do not rely only on ordinary student-residence information.

The temporary protection information in Section 6 should not be applied automatically to asylum or subsidiary protection.

7.7 You have EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship in addition to another nationality

If you are also an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, your mobility may fall under free-movement rules rather than the non-EU procedures described on this website.

Inform CZU and the host institution of the relevant citizenship.
Use a valid passport or national identity card proving that citizenship when travelling under free-movement rules.
Use consistent personal details across the nomination, application, travel and registration documents.
For stays longer than three months, check local registration and residence formalities for EU citizens.

A second non-EU passport may change visa requirements for destinations outside the EU. Ask the relevant consulate which passport should be used for the whole journey and any visa application.

7.8 You have previous travel or several mobilities

For short stays, the 90/180-day limit is calculated using all relevant visits to Schengen countries, not only the current Erasmus+ mobility. Holidays, conferences, BIPs, traineeships and repeated visits may all be relevant.

Calculate previous and planned short stays together.
Do not assume that returning to Czechia creates a new 90-day allowance.
Keep evidence of travel dates, residence permits and long-stay periods.
Check whether two consecutive mobilities require different immigration procedures.
Use the official calculator linked in Section 3.

7.9 Your studies end or your Czech status changes during mobility

Graduation, interruption or termination of studies may affect the purpose and validity of a Czech study residence permit and may also affect a host-country procedure based on your continuing student status.

Tell CZU and the host institution if your enrolment status changes.
Check whether the mobility can continue after graduation.
Do not assume that an Erasmus+ traineeship after graduation is covered by the same immigration route as a traineeship completed during studies.
If you apply in Czechia for a job-seeking or another residence permit, check whether it supports the planned travel and activity abroad.
Verify the effect on your return to Czechia and health insurance.

7.10 Your passport or residence card is lost, stolen or damaged abroad

Report the loss or theft to the local police and keep the report.
Contact the embassy or consulate of your country of nationality for a replacement or emergency travel document.
Contact the competent Czech authority or Czech embassy for instructions concerning the lost Czech residence card.
Ask the carrier and transit-country authorities which documents they will accept.
Do not travel merely with a photograph or photocopy of the lost document unless the authorities have expressly confirmed that this is sufficient.

7.11 Information to include when requesting advice

nationality or nationalities;
exact Czech document and its stated purpose;
passport and residence-document expiry dates;
whether an application or extension is pending;
destination, host and exact mobility dates;
study exchange, traineeship or another activity;
previous Schengen travel during the last 180 days; and
the special circumstance described in this section.

Resolve special situations before departure, not after your Czech document has expired or your mobility has already started.

Where to continue: Check the national procedure in Section 8 - Destination-specific rules. Also complete Section 9 and follow the preparation steps in Section 10.

Official sources

This section provides general orientation only. The competent authorities decide whether your documents and personal circumstances meet the requirements for travel, residence, study or traineeship.

8. Country-specific information

Immigration procedures are implemented differently by each destination country. The summaries below are intended for non-EU students who legally reside and study in Czechia and plan an Erasmus+ study exchange or traineeship.

Check your eligibility before relying on a country card The long-term study routes below normally require a valid Czech authorisation issued for the purpose of higher-education studies and valid for the entire mobility. They do not automatically apply to holders of temporary or international protection, permits issued for another purpose or students whose Czech document is expiring.

All five countries currently included are in the Schengen Area. For stays of up to 90 days, first apply the general 90/180-day rules explained in Section 3. The country cards focus mainly on study mobility longer than 90 days and on important national differences.

This is the first version of the country list. Additional destinations will be added gradually according to CZU student demand and experience with individual procedures.

8.1 Quick comparison

Country	Main study-mobility route for up to 360 days	Who normally acts?
Germany	Mobility notification under Section 16c of the German Residence Act; no separate German residence title if all conditions are met.	The German host university notifies BAMF through MoNa.
Spain	EU student-mobility communication to the provincial Foreigners Office.	The registered Spanish host higher-education institution submits it electronically.
France	Student-mobility notification to the French Ministry of the Interior.	The French host institution submits the notification.
Portugal	Mobility communication under Article 91-A to AIMA.	The student or Portuguese host institution may submit it.
Austria	Visa-free study stay based on a qualifying “Student” residence title from another participating EU state.	No separate Austrian student permit is normally required for up to 360 days; the student must carry the required evidence.

GermanyHost university notifies the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)

Study mobility longer than 90 days

An eligible student may study in Germany for up to 360 days without obtaining a separate German residence title. The German host university must notify BAMF through the MoNa system.

Ask the host university: “Will you submit my mobility notification under Section 16c AufenthG through BAMF MoNa, and when may I enter Germany?”

The host normally needs:

a valid Czech residence title issued for studies and covering the whole mobility;
a valid passport;
proof of Erasmus+ participation or an agreement between the universities;
German admission or enrolment confirmation; and
proof of sufficient funds, including health-insurance coverage.

If you move into an apartment, German registration rules generally require you to register your address with the local registration office within two weeks.

Traineeships: The student-mobility notification does not automatically authorise an Erasmus+ traineeship. A separate trainee route, potentially including approval by the Federal Employment Agency, may apply. Ask the host organisation and the local Foreigners Authority before starting.

Official information:
BAMF – Mobility as a student BAMF MoNa Official trainee guidance

SpainSpanish host university submits the mobility communication

Study mobility longer than 90 days

A student holding a qualifying study visa or authorisation issued by another participating EU Member State may study in Spain for up to 360 days under Erasmus+ or an agreement between higher-education institutions.

The Spanish host institution registered in the national higher-education register submits the communication electronically through Mercurio to the Foreigners Office in the province where the activity begins. It may be submitted before entry and, at the latest, within one month after entry. The authority has 30 days to object.

Prepare: full passport copy, Czech study authorisation valid for the entire mobility, proof of Erasmus+ or the university agreement and Spanish admission. Sworn Spanish translations may be required.

If your Czech document is not accepted under the intra-EU route, Spain has a separate authorisation procedure for students already admitted in another EU state. Do not assume that the mobility communication is sufficient.

Traineeships: Spain uses separate trainee procedures. The host entity generally applies online, and the correct route may differ for remunerated and non-remunerated placements.

Official information:
Spanish Ministry – EU student mobility Official trainee guidance

FranceFrench host institution notifies the Ministry of the Interior

Study mobility longer than 90 days

A student with a qualifying study permit or visa issued by another participating EU country may study in France for up to 360 days if the stay is covered by Erasmus+, another eligible programme or a university agreement.

The French host institution submits the mobility notification to the Ministry of the Interior. The Ministry has 30 days to refuse the mobility. If no refusal is issued within that period, the student may stay on the basis of the authorisation issued by the first Member State.

Prepare: valid passport, Czech study permit or visa, proof of sufficient resources, health insurance, proof of the mobility programme or agreement and French acceptance.

Ask the French institution to confirm that it has submitted the notification and that the 30-day period has been completed before departure.

Traineeships: France applies a separate trainee procedure. A formal convention de stage is essential and may require approval together with a visa or residence authorisation. Do not rely on the study-mobility notification.

Official information:
EU Immigration Portal – Student in France France-Visas – Student Official trainee guidance

PortugalStudent or host university communicates the mobility to AIMA

Study mobility longer than 90 days

A higher-education student holding a qualifying residence permit from another EU Member State may study in Portugal for up to 360 days under Erasmus+ or an agreement between higher-education institutions.

The student or Portuguese host institution must communicate the mobility to AIMA no later than 30 days before it starts. AIMA currently recommends submission by email using its official mobility procedure and issues a declaration confirming the authorised stay.

Prepare: AIMA Model 6, Czech residence permit identifying the holder as a higher-education student and valid for the whole stay, passport, Portuguese admission, criminal-record document, sufficient resources, health insurance and proof of payment of the applicable fee.

The current AIMA procedure expressly refers to a residence permit. If you only hold a Czech long-term study visa, obtain written confirmation from AIMA before relying on this route.

Traineeships: Portugal has separate visa and residence routes for trainees. The Article 91-A student notification should not be used for a traineeship unless AIMA and the host institution confirm that the activity is legally part of the study mobility.

Official information:
AIMA – Higher-education student mobility Official trainee guidance

AustriaQualifying students may enter without a separate Austrian visa

Study mobility longer than 90 days

A student taking part in Erasmus+ or covered by an agreement between higher-education institutions may enter Austria without a separate visa and study there for up to 360 days if they hold a valid residence title “Student” issued by another participating EU country.

Carry: a valid passport, the Czech “Student” residence title valid for the whole Austrian stay, proof of Erasmus+ or the university agreement and adequate health insurance. Austrian guidance normally requires travel-health coverage unless statutory insurance applies.

You must generally register your Austrian address within three working days. For stays longer than two months, registration is required even when accommodation maintains a guest register.

Austrian official guidance is framed around a residence title marked “Student”. If you hold only a Czech long-term visa or a differently named permit, ask OeAD and the competent Austrian authority for written confirmation.

Traineeships: The visa-free student route does not automatically authorise employment or a traineeship. An Austrian work permit or another gainful-employment authorisation may be required, normally involving the host and the Public Employment Service (AMS).

Official information:
OeAD – Visa-free entry for students EU Immigration Portal – Student in Austria

Country coverage will be expanded gradually.
The date below shows when the official procedures on this page were last reviewed.

Last checked: 27 July 2026. National rules, forms, fees, contact addresses and administrative practice may change. Always obtain confirmation from the host institution and the competent authority before booking travel or beginning the mobility.

9. Document checklist

Use this checklist to prepare your immigration and mobility documents. Not every item applies to every student. The final list is determined by your destination, residence status, activity and length of stay.

This checklist is not an application form Ticking a box does not mean that your documents have been accepted. Always compare this list with the current instructions of the host institution, embassy, consulate and immigration or labour authority. Requirements may include national forms, certified copies, apostilles, legalisation or sworn translations.

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9.1 First identify your route

Short stayUp to 90 days: read Section 3.

Long study mobilityMore than 90 days: read Section 4.

TraineeshipAny duration: also read Section 5.

Information you must know before collecting documents

Nationality or nationalitiesUse the nationality shown in the passport with which you will travel and apply. Exact Czech immigration documentKnow whether it is a residence card, long-term visa, temporary protection or another status, including its stated purpose. Expiry datesCheck both your passport and Czech residence document against the full mobility and return journey. Exact destination and hostInclude the country, city, university, company or other host organisation. Exact physical mobility datesDo not use only “winter semester” or “approximately three months”. Type of activityStudy exchange, BIP, doctoral mobility, paid traineeship or unpaid traineeship. Previous Schengen travelRelevant for calculating the 90/180-day limit.

9.2 Core documents for most mobilities

Identity, Czech status and mobility purpose

Valid passportCheck destination and transit-country validity rules and keep copies of the identification page and pages with visas or relevant stamps. Valid Czech residence card or long-term visaCopy both sides of the card or the complete visa sticker. The document should cover the mobility and return. Confirmation of enrolment at CZUUse a recent document in the language and format accepted by the destination authority. Acceptance or admission from the hostIt should identify you, the host and the planned study or traineeship period. Erasmus+ nomination or programme confirmationUseful for proving that the stay is part of an organised mobility programme. Learning AgreementUse the study or traineeship version and obtain all required approvals or signatures. Erasmus+ grant agreement or grant confirmationMay support evidence of the purpose, dates and financial resources.

Accommodation, finance, insurance and travel

Proof of accommodationFor example a residence confirmation, rental agreement, host declaration or temporary booking accepted by the authority. Proof of sufficient financial resourcesGrant confirmation, bank statement, scholarship, sponsor declaration or another document accepted by the destination. Health and travel insuranceCoverage, limits, territory and dates must satisfy the destination and CZU requirements. Travel plan or return/onward ticketMay be requested to demonstrate entry conditions and the intended departure. Passport photographsCheck the required size, number and age of the photographs. Emergency and host contactsKeep the host office, accommodation, insurer, embassy and CZU contacts accessible offline.

9.3 Additional documents for study mobility longer than 90 days

These items are commonly used for an intra-EU student-mobility notification or a national student visa or residence application. Section 8 contains the first country-specific summaries.

Long-term study route

Proof that the Czech authorisation was issued for studiesThe host may require the residence decision, card wording or confirmation from the Czech authority. Proof of Erasmus+ or an interinstitutional agreementRequired when relying on the intra-EU student mobility framework. Mobility notification or national application formConfirm whether it is submitted by you, the host university or both. Evidence of submission, approval or no objectionDo not rely only on an informal email stating that the procedure “should be fine”. Proof of tuition or fee paymentOnly where the national authority or host institution requests it. Criminal-record or medical documentMay be required under a national long-stay route; check validity, issuing country and translation rules. Arrival and local registration instructionsKnow the deadline and office for address, municipal, police or residence registration.

9.4 Additional documents for Erasmus+ traineeships

Traineeship and work-related documentation

Learning Agreement for TraineeshipsIt should describe objectives, tasks, dates, hours, supervision and recognition. National training agreement, contract or host declarationThe destination may require its own form in addition to the Erasmus+ agreement. Clear information about paymentDocument salary, allowance, benefits in kind and reimbursements, or confirm that the placement is unpaid. Work permit, trainee authorisation or host notificationObtain written proof where required; entry permission alone may not authorise the activity. Accident insuranceCheck coverage for injury suffered by you at the workplace. Liability insuranceCheck coverage for damage caused by you at the workplace or during professional activities. Sector-specific documentsFor example vaccination, medical fitness, criminal-record check, qualification recognition or professional registration.

9.5 Additional documents for temporary protection

Protection-status checks

Valid Czech temporary protection documentFor travel, verify that you hold a valid visa sticker or another document accepted by the destination. Written destination-country instructionsFor stays over 90 days, obtain the exact name of the required national status. Written Czech Ministry informationAsk how obtaining the foreign status may affect Czech temporary protection. Evidence of a valid Czech registered addressEnsure that your Czech accommodation and reporting obligations remain in order. Health-insurance confirmationConsult your Czech health insurer before departure and if your protection or residence status changes.

9.6 Copies, translations and document format

Prepare document versions

originals where required;
clear colour scans;
copies of both sides of cards;
complete passport copies if requested;
certified copies where required;
official or sworn translations;
apostille or legalisation where required.

Check technical requirements

accepted file format and size;
maximum age of bank or criminal-record documents;
required photograph format;
accepted language;
electronic or handwritten signature;
application fee and proof of payment;
submission address and deadline.

9.7 Documents that are not sufficient on their own

Document or statement	Why it may not be enough
Erasmus+ nomination	Confirms selection for mobility but is not a visa, residence permit or work authorisation.
Learning Agreement	Confirms the academic or training plan but does not override immigration or labour law.
CZU student card	Does not prove your right to cross a border or reside in another country.
Expired residence card plus pending application	May prove an ongoing Czech procedure but does not automatically provide a travel document or destination-country status.
Photograph or screenshot of a document	Authorities and carriers may require the valid original or an officially accepted electronic document.
Informal advice from another student	Their nationality, residence status, dates and host activity may be different from yours.

9.8 Final travel folder

Before departure, create one secure digital folder and one travel-ready set of essential documents. Keep a backup that can be accessed if your phone or luggage is lost, but do not store unprotected passport or residence-card scans on a publicly accessible link.

Carry your passport and original Czech residence document; do not pack them in checked luggage.
Carry the host acceptance, proof of accommodation and immigration approval or notification evidence.
Save insurance details, emergency assistance numbers and policy documents offline.
Keep copies of all submitted forms and attachments exactly as filed.
Record post-arrival registration deadlines and appointments.
Check shortly before departure whether any rule, form or appointment has changed.

Your document file is complete only when the competent authority or host confirms that the correct procedure has been completed.

Official sources for this checklist:
Czech Ministry – Travelling within Schengen EU Immigration Portal Directive (EU) 2016/801 Erasmus+ traineeship agreement guidance

Last checked: 28 July 2026. This is a general preparation tool, not a complete list for every country. Always use the newest official checklist for your exact application route.

11. Division of responsibilities

Successful mobility requires cooperation between the student, CZU, the host institution and public authorities. Each party has a different role, and no university can replace the immigration authority.

The student remains responsible for completing the correct immigration procedure CZU and the host can provide information and documents, but the student must disclose accurate personal information, meet deadlines, carry valid documents and comply with the destination country's rules.

11.1 Who is responsible for what?

The student

provides accurate nationality, residence-status, document and travel information;
checks passport and Czech residence validity;
identifies and completes the required visa, permit, notification or work procedure;
meets deadlines, attends appointments and pays required fees;
arranges insurance, accommodation and supporting documents;
carries originals and follows arrival, registration and reporting rules;
reports changes that may affect the mobility or legal status; and
does not begin an unauthorised traineeship or work activity.

CZU central International Relations Office

administers the Erasmus+ mobility and grant process;
provides nomination, grant and programme-related documents within its competence;
gives general guidance and directs students to official sources;
coordinates required Erasmus+ agreements and reporting;
monitors mobility administration and provides support in emergencies; and
cannot issue visas, residence permits or binding immigration decisions.

CZU faculty and academic coordinators

support academic selection and approval;
help prepare and approve the Learning Agreement;
confirm the academic relevance of studies or traineeship;
support recognition of successfully completed activities; and
refer immigration questions to the relevant official authority rather than guessing.

Host university

issues acceptance or enrolment confirmation;
explains its national and local student-mobility process;
submits a mobility notification where national law assigns this task to the host;
provides documents concerning studies, accommodation or arrival;
informs the student about local registration and campus procedures; and
confirms whether the institution recognises the proposed immigration route.

Traineeship host organisation

describes the tasks, hours, supervision, location and payment conditions;
signs the Learning Agreement for Traineeships;
checks whether it must obtain a work permit, make a notification or use a national training agreement;
provides workplace, accident and liability information;
complies with national labour and trainee rules; and
does not allow the trainee to start before required authorisation is effective.

Destination-country authorities

decide entry, visa, residence, study, trainee and work rights;
set national forms, evidence, fees and deadlines;
accept, object to or reject notifications and applications;
decide registration and permit obligations after arrival; and
provide the most authoritative answer on the destination-country procedure.

Czech Ministry of the Interior

decides and explains Czech residence status;
handles extensions, biometric cards and bridging visas;
confirms the effect of foreign residence on Czech status;
provides guidance on travel with Czech documents; and
is the key authority for temporary-protection consequences in Czechia.

Insurer and other service providers

confirm the territorial, activity and time coverage of insurance;
explain exclusions, limits and emergency procedures;
provide certificates required by authorities; and
do not decide whether the student has a legal right to enter, reside or work.

11.2 Who can give a binding or final answer?

Question	Authority or party to confirm it
May I enter the destination country?	Destination embassy, consulate, border or immigration authority.
May I stay for the full mobility?	Destination immigration or residence authority.
Does intra-EU student mobility apply?	Destination authority, usually with operational confirmation from the host university.
May I perform this traineeship or paid activity?	Destination immigration, labour or employment authority and, where required, the host.
Will a foreign status affect my Czech permit or protection?	Czech Ministry of the Interior.
Does my insurance cover the activity and country?	The insurer, based on the policy wording.
Will the academic work be recognised?	CZU faculty or academic coordinator under the approved Learning Agreement.
Am I eligible for Erasmus+ funding?	CZU under the applicable Erasmus+ project and grant rules.

11.3 What CZU cannot guarantee

CZU cannot guarantee that a visa or residence permit will be issued, that entry will be permitted, that a host-country authority will accept a Czech document, or that an application will be processed by a particular date. CZU also cannot authorise employment or determine that foreign residence has no effect on Czech status.

CZU may assist by supplying accurate institutional documents, explaining the Erasmus+ context and helping the student identify the correct authority. This assistance does not transfer the authority's decision-making power to CZU.

11.4 Recommended communication flow

1. Student identifies case 2. Host confirms local route 3. Authority confirms legal procedure 4. CZU supplies mobility documents 5. Student submits and follows up

Send complete information: nationality, exact Czech document, expiry date, destination, host, activity and dates.
Ask the host who submits the procedure and request the official legal name or link.
Verify the answer with the competent authority when the situation is unclear or high-risk.
Share requests for CZU documents early and specify the required wording, language and deadline.
Keep written records of answers and immediately report contradictions or changes.

11.5 Responsibility does not mean working alone

Students should ask for help early. The purpose of this division is not to leave students unsupported, but to ensure that every question is answered by the party legally or operationally competent to answer it.

The student coordinates the case; CZU and the host support the mobility; public authorities decide the immigration rights.

Continue to Section 12 - Frequently asked questions. The Erasmus+ Programme Guide and Student Charter describe the wider responsibilities and rights of sending institutions, receiving organisations and participants.

1. Start here

Find your recommended route

Your recommended route

Where to continue on this page

2. Identify your Czech residence status

2.1 Check these three details

2.2 Which status do you hold?

Long-term residence permit for the purpose of studies

Long-term visa for the purpose of studies

Temporary protection or international protection

Permanent residence, EU long-term resident status or residence as a family member

Employee Card, family reunification, business or another residence permit

Extension pending, fiction of residence or bridging visa

2.3 What information should you provide when asking for advice?

3. Short stays of up to 90 days

3.1 When does the 90/180-day rule apply?

3.2 How are the 90 days calculated?

3.3 Documents to carry

3.4 Study mobility and traineeships are not the same

3.5 Situations requiring additional checks

3.6 Quick checklist before departure

Official sources

4. Study mobility longer than 90 days

4.1 Two possible immigration routes

4.2 When may intra-EU student mobility apply?

4.3 The procedure is not automatic

4.4 Documents commonly required

4.5 Where does this EU procedure apply?

4.6 When is a national visa or residence permit likely to be required?

4.7 Protect the validity of your Czech residence status

4.8 Quick checklist before departure

Official sources

5. Erasmus+ traineeships

5.1 Check three separate requirements

5.2 Traineeship of up to 90 days

5.3 Traineeship longer than 90 days

5.4 Paid and unpaid traineeships

5.5 Your Training Agreement is essential, but may not be sufficient

5.6 Documents commonly required

5.7 Regulated and sensitive sectors

5.8 Ask the host organisation these questions

5.9 Special situations

5.10 Quick checklist before departure

Official sources

6. Students with temporary protection

6.1 Confirm that you really hold temporary protection

6.2 Mobility of up to 90 days

6.3 Mobility longer than 90 days

6.4 Risk of losing Czech temporary protection

6.5 Important legal uncertainty

6.6 Travel documents and extension of temporary protection

6.7 Keep your Czech address and obligations in order

6.8 Health and travel insurance

6.9 Obtain written answers before applying

6.10 Quick checklist before departure

Official sources

7. Special situations

7.1 Your Czech residence document expires before or during mobility

7.2 Your extension or new Czech residence application is pending

7.3 Your Czech residence permit was issued for a purpose other than studies

7.4 You are a non-EU family member of an EU citizen

7.5 You hold permanent residence or EU long-term resident status

7.6 You hold international protection

7.7 You have EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship in addition to another nationality

7.8 You have previous travel or several mobilities

7.9 Your studies end or your Czech status changes during mobility

7.10 Your passport or residence card is lost, stolen or damaged abroad

7.11 Information to include when requesting advice

Official sources

8. Country-specific information

8.1 Quick comparison

Study mobility longer than 90 days

Study mobility longer than 90 days

Study mobility longer than 90 days

Study mobility longer than 90 days

Study mobility longer than 90 days

9. Document checklist

9.1 First identify your route

9.2 Core documents for most mobilities

9.3 Additional documents for study mobility longer than 90 days