How to get confirmation that the basic qualification received in the Czech Republic is in accordance with European Community law and Directive 2005/36/EC — in 5 steps
Open the application form
The application form (docx) is available on the Ministry of Health website.
Click on Žádost dle § 42 eng.doc (available when you scroll down).
Fill out the form
Page 1:
- Circle part a) that the basic qualification…
- Fill in all required data. Notes:
- Former surname – fill in only if you married and your surname has changed.
- Place of birth – write your city and state of birth.
- Country for which the ‘Certificate’ will be issued – select the country where you plan to practise (for statistical purposes only).
- Address of permanent residence – your official address abroad, usually stated in your passport. The Ministry will send your certificate to this address unless you specify a different contact address.
- Contact address – fill in only if you want the certificate sent to a different address than your permanent residence.
Page 2:
- Circle part a) basic qualification and fill in the required data.
Page 3: Ignore.
Print and sign
Print the application, then sign and date it on page 4.
Enclose attachments
- An officially verified copy of your university diploma
- An officially verified copy of the state examination certificate or diploma supplement
- A copy of your identification card
- A copy of your marriage certificate (only if you have changed your name)
- A 500 Kč stamp (kolek), available at the post office. Alternatively, transfer the fee to the Ministry account 3711-000252800/0710, variable symbol 2915, with your name and surname as additional information.
Send the application
Send or deliver the application and all documents to:
Ministerstvo zdravotnictví ČR, Palackého nám. 375/4, 128 00 Praha 2
Office hours of the filing office (podatelna):
| Monday and Friday | 8:00 – 16:30 |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 8:00 – 15:00 |
Contact person:
The process takes approximately 30 days from submission. The Ministry of Health will post the certificate abroad free of charge. The certificate is issued in Czech.
