Professional Recognition in the EU

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

Application form

The application form (docx) is available on the Ministry of Health website.

Go to form
 

Step 1:
Click in

Click on Žádost dle § 42 eng.doc (available when you scroll down)

Step 2:
Fill out

Fill the application form as follows:
Page 1:

  • Circle part a) that the basic qualification...
  • fill in all required data
    Notes:
    • Former surname – for women only. Fill in this box 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 are planning to practice (this question is for statistical purposes only).
    • Address of permanent residence – your official address abroad – usually written in your passport. The Ministry will send your certificate to this address if you don’t specify a different contact address.
    • Contact address – fill in this section if you want the Ministry to send your certificate to a different address than your permanent residence.
Page 2:
  • circle part a) basic qualification and fill in the required data

Page 3: Ignore

Step 3:
Print out

Print the application and sign and date it (on page 4).

Step 4:
Enclose attachments

Enclose:

  • 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 for women who have changed their name)
  • A 500 Kč stamp (kolek), which is available at post office. You can also transfer the fee from your bank account. The Ministry account number is 3711-000252800, bank code 0710. Use the variable symbol 2915 and write your name and surname as additional information.
Step 5:
Send

Send or deliver this paper and other documents to

Ministerstvo zdravotnictví ČR, Palackého nám. 375/4, Praha 2, 128 00

Office hours (for the Podatelna):

Monday and Friday 8.00 a.m. – 16.30  
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.00 a.m. – 15.00  

The responsible person is

+420 224 972 915

The issuing process lasts approximately 30 days from the day you submit your application. The Ministry of Health provides a service to post the certificate to abroad for free. The certificate is issued in the Czech language.

Last update: 25. 9. 2024 / Mgr. Petra Fabingerová
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