Main information
If you have obtained a professional qualification in the Czech Republic and you intend to pursue a regulated profession in another EU Member State, you can apply for a certificate from the relevant recognition authority confirming that you are authorized to pursue a regulated profession in the Czech Republic. This certificate is one of the necessary documents accompany the application for recognition of professional qualifications, which must be submitted to the competent recognition authority in another Member State if it so requests. The certificate is issued on request. Application and certificate itself are modified by each competent authority in its own specific way.
This applies to you if
You are a person who is authorized to perform a regulated activity in the Czech Republic and you intend to perform this activity in another Member State of the European Union.
When to use this service
Before applying for recognition of a professional qualification in another Member State of the European Union where you intend to pursue a regulated profession or during this procedure.
Service settlement
What you need if you are using this service
Send an application for a certificate of professional qualification and performance of the activity in question, which must show who is doing it, which matter concerns. Some competent authority have an application form on their websites. You must also provide documents proving the proven facts with the application. When issuing certain certificates, a declaration on honor may be submitted instead of proof.
You can find a list of confirmed facts in § 29a of Act No. 18/2004 Coll.
Where and how to solve this service
Send the application to the competent authority, which is the competent body for the specific regulated profession. A list of recognition bodies, including contacts, can be found on the website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
How much will you pay
The certificate is charged a fee of CZK 1,000,-.
You can pay the fee by transferring money to the bank account of the competent authority
Additional information
What is the benefit of this service
The certificate is one of necessary documents for the application for recognition of professional qualifications, which must be submitted to the competent authority (if requested) in another Member State so that you can carry out the regulated activity for which you are qualified.
Appeal options
An application may be made to the competent authority that issued the certificate for its rectification or revocation.
Legislation
Sanctions
None
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions can be found on the website of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.