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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.

SECTION 4 - Study mobility longer than 90 days