New Identification Documents Required For Third Country Nationals

Key Points

• All third-country nationals must exchange their old identification documents for updated identification documents which will contain biometric data. Foreign nationals who have already received Czech identification cards will need to go to the Ministry of Interior to complete a form and turn in their old card.  

• By Aug. 31, 2022 all documentation must be exchanged for new identification cards. A recommendation from the government is for the extended family to also have their documents in by this date. Extended family members are relatives of EU or Czech National with permanent residency in Czech Republic.   
• By Aug. 3, 2023 non-EU family members of EU nationals must get their new identification documents.