Certificate of professional qualification and performance of the activity

Main information

The Czech Mining Authority issues a certificate of professional qualification and performance of the activity in question to citizens of the Czech Republic or citizens of another Member State of the European Union who have performed mining or mining activities in the Czech Republic.

The certificate of professional qualification and performance of the activity in question is issued in the Czech language on the basis of a request from a natural person documented by data on the length and focus of this activity.

This applies to you if

• You are a citizen of the Czech Republic or another member state of the European Union,
• you have carried out mining or other mining activities in the Czech Republic and
• you need to obtain a certificate of professional qualifications and activities (eg for the purpose of employment with a new employer).

When to use this service

The deadlines for issuing of certificates are governed by the Administrative Procedure Code. It is therefore up to you to resolve the matter well in advance of the applicant's need for the required certificate (two months is recommended).

Service settlement

What you need if you are using this service

For paper communication with the Czech Mining Authority, it is necessary to have the relevant documentation in paper form, which is attached to the application in paper form. The content of the application is governed by the Administrative Procedure Code.

The application shall be accompanied (in paper form) by a document on the activities performed.

Where and how to solve this service

The Czech Mining Authoritiy can be contacted by post made to its address, or by personal filing at the filing office or orally in the minutes. 

The Czech Mining Authority does not issue printed forms.

Contacts for the Czech Mining Authority (including address, telephones, e-mails, e-filing office, data box etc.) can be found here.

How much will you pay

An administrative fee of CZK 1,000 is paid for the issuance of the certificate.

Additional information

What is the benefit of this service

Confirmation that the natural person has engaged in mining activities. This confirmation may, for example, make it easier for the new employer to work.

Appeal options

Remedies are governed by the Administrative Procedure Code.