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National Insurance-type contributions (NIC) are called ‘social security contributions’ (SSC) in the Czech Republic. Find out if you need to pay National Insurance in the UK or social security contributions in the Czech Republic.
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Life certificates for UK State Pensions
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If you arelive resident in the Czech Republic,Republic you must exchange your UK licence for a Czech one (inwithin Czech).3 Youmonths canof onlybeing exchangegranted yourresidency. Find UKout licencehow afterto youexchange haveyour beenlicence living(Czech inTransport theMinistry Czechwebsite), Republicincluding forwhich 185documents days.are required.
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You can useexchange your Czechlicence at any municipality which provides this service (not all municipalities do). Use the map to find the nearest municipality where you can exchange your licence (in Czech). These municipalities, the ‘úřad obce s rozšířenou působností’, are shown in blue on the map, or listed in a document below the map.
Disabled drivers
If you have a UK forBlue shortBadge visits,and orlive exchangein the Czech Republic, you must return it to the original UK issuing authority. You can apply for a UKnew licenceCzech withoutdisabled takingparking card at your nearest municipality which provides this service (not all municipalities do). Use the map to find the nearest municipality where you can apply for a test.disabled Weparking willcard update(in theseCzech). pagesThese ifmunicipalities, therethe ‘úřad obce s rozšířenou působností’, are anyshown changesin toblue on the rules,map, asor soonlisted asin informationa isdocument available.below the map.
Read the EU guidance on the EU parking card for people with disabilities.
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Read our guidance on taking a vehicle out of the UK.
If you spend more than 185 days in the Czech Republic with your UK-registered car,vehicle, you must register yourthe vehicle with the Czech authorities.authorities (in Czech).
Voting
Driving outside the Czech Republic with a Czech licence
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If you go to live in the UK, you can exchange your Czech Republiclicence orfor Europeana ParliamentUK elections.one without taking a test.
To drive in another country, in addition to your Czech licence, you may need to apply for an IDP (in Czech).
Read the EU guidance on:
Voting
You cannot vote in the Czech Republic.
You may be able to vote in some UK elections. You can:
Births, deathsdeaths, marriage and marriagescivil partnerships
If your child is born in the Czech Republic, you willcan need to register the birth with localthe UK authorities andin addition to registering locally. If your child has British nationality, you do not need to register the birth abroadwith the UK authorities to apply for a British passport.
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Find out how you can get married or get a civil partnership abroad.
You will need to make a declaration in the Register of Vital Records (matrika) in the municipality where you plan to get
married.married or get a civil partnership. Contact your local authority or council office to arrange this.Find out about notarial and documentary services for British nationals in the Czech Republic.
You may also need:
English-speaking translators and interpreters in the Czech Republic
English-speaking lawyers in the Czech Republic
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Emergencies
YouDial can dial the European emergency number on 112 or:in the Czech Republic for the police, ambulance or fire brigade, or dial:
- 158 for the police
- 156 for local police force
- 155 for health emergencies
- 150 for firefighters
Dial the EU 116 000 hotline to report a missing child in the EU country where you live or in another EU country.
If you areneed guidance on child abduction, read the guidance on international parental child abduction; the EU guidance on child abduction and EU guidance on child abduction to another EU country.
If you’re the victim of a crime, have been arrested, or are affected by a crisiscrisis, abroad, contact the British Embassy Prague.
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If you get healthcare in the Czech Republic through the S1 form, you must contact the Overseas Healthcare Team on +44 (0)191 218 1999 to make sure your S1 form is cancelled at the right time.
To move your pension to the UK, contact the International Pension Centre.
Read the guidance on returning to the UK permanently which includes information on, amongst other things, tax,bringing accessfamily tomembers, servicestax and bringingaccess familyto members.services.
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Updated the Visas and residency section to include information on the process for UK nationals with Czech residency to exchange their residency permit for a biometric card before 31 August 2022.
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Guide reviewed and updated with new information, including in the sections on passports, national insurance and social security contributions.
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Driving section updated with latest guidance on how to exchange your driving licence.
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Guidance reviewed and updated including money, tax and banking and benefits sections
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Guidance reviewed for Passports and travel, Healthcare, Working in the Czech Republic, Studying in the Czech Republic, Emergencies, and Returning to the UK sections.
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Professional qualifications section updated for British citizens who are moving or moved to the Czech Republic after 1 January 2021 and those living there since before 1 January 2021.
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Healthcare section updated including guidance on the S1 form and applying for EHIC and GHIC cards; working in the Czech Republic section updated with link to Department for International Trade (DIT) guidance on working or providing services and education section updated with link to DIT guidance on recognition of professional qualifications.
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Coronavirus section updated with a link to guidance on vaccines.
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Updated as the transition period ends with new information on residency, pet travel and moving to the Czech Republic
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Passports and travel section updated on carrying proof of residence when travelling.
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Healthcare section updated on how to apply for a new UK EHIC as a student or S1 holder. Working section updated with information on frontier workers.
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Passports and travel section updated to include information on passport validity and entry requirements when travelling to other European countries from January 2021.
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Brexit update: includes further details on passport validity, healthcare rights and State Pension uprating if the UK leaves the EU with a deal.
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Brexit update: healthcare section updated to reflect transitional arrangements announcement
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Brexit update: Pensions section updated to include further details on State Pension uprating.
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EU Exit update: information in the "Passports and travel after the UK leaves the EU" section updated
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Births, deaths and marriages: We added information on the the EU Regulation on Public Documents (Regulation 2016/1191) which simplifies the circulation of certain public documents.
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EU Exit update: updated EU Exit information in visas and residency, healthcare and driving sections
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We have updated the contact details you need to apply for an S1 form.
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Updated information on passports: you must use the checker tool to see if your passport is still valid for your trip
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EU Exit update: added information on an outreach event in Brno on 19 February
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EU Exit update - Updated information on access to healthcare
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EU Exit update: updated information on pensions and driving
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Added information about an outreach event planned for January 2019 in the "EU exit: what you need to know" section.
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EU Exit update: New information in residency and visa section on draft withdrawal agreement in principle between the UK and EU. Plus information on travelling with pets in Europe in pet section.
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Brexit update: added in official recommendation from the Czech Ministry of the Interior
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Complete revision of guidance to ensure it's up to date and accurate.
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Updated information on Brexit.
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2024-05-10 14:03
Updated the Visas and residency section with information on the Entry/Exit System (EES), which the EU will introduce in autumn 2024.
2024-03-27 12:16
Annual review and update of the content and links
2023-01-25 08:40
annual review
2022-03-11 09:00
Important information in the Working in the Czech Republic, and National insurance sections if you work in the Czech Republic, even it if it is for an employer based in the UK.
2022-02-23 15:13
Updated the Visas and residency section to include information on the process for UK nationals with Czech residency to exchange their residency permit for a biometric card before 31 August 2022.
2021-03-01 08:23
Coronavirus section updated with a link to guidance on vaccines.
2020-09-07 15:05
Passports and travel section updated to include information on passport validity and entry requirements when travelling to other European countries from January 2021.
2020-01-24 09:22
Brexit update: includes further details on passport validity, healthcare rights and State Pension uprating if the UK leaves the EU with a deal.
2019-09-23 16:54
Brexit update: healthcare section updated to reflect transitional arrangements announcement
2019-09-03 17:04
Brexit update: Pensions section updated to include further details on State Pension uprating.
2019-05-31 09:42
EU Exit update: information in the “Passports and travel after the UK leaves the EU” section updated
2019-04-26 13:20
Births, deaths and marriages: We added information on the the EU Regulation on Public Documents (Regulation 2016/1191) which simplifies the circulation of certain public documents.
2019-04-10 14:03
EU Exit update: updated EU Exit information in visas and residency, healthcare and driving sections