
From abroad it can take up to 270 days, but families of EU Blue Card holders are processed faster, within 90 days; in-country applications are generally around 60 days.
Processing times depend on where and how you apply. Applications submitted from abroad through a Czech diplomatic mission can take up to 270 days in the standard case. Applications made from within the Czech Republic are generally processed in around 60 days.
Families of EU Blue Card holders benefit from a faster route, with a shortened 90-day processing time. While your application is pending and your existing permit expires, the fiction of residence rule generally lets you remain in the country legally until a decision is made.
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