How to vote in Brno as a citizen of another EU country

What you need to arrange and by when – a step-by-step guide prepared for you by the Green Party in Brno.

Municipal elections in Brno take place on Friday, 9 October 2026 (14:00–22:00) and Saturday, 10 October 2026 (8:00–14:00).

Contents: Does this apply to you? · Step 1 · Step 2 · Step 3 · Reminder · FAQ

Does this apply to you?

If you are a citizen of another EU country, are at least 18 years old, and live in Brno, you have the right to vote here in the municipal elections. However, the law requires you to do two things yourself, in time:

1. Get official proof of your residence in the Czech Republic (if you don't already have it)
2. Submit an application to be added to the voter list at your city district office

Without these two steps, you won't be allowed to vote at the polling station – even if you'd otherwise be eligible. Below we explain how to do both, and also what to do if you already have proof of residence.

Already have permanent residence or an older registration certificate?

Then you already have the document you need – feel free to skip the first step and go straight to registering on the voter list.

What is "proof of residence"

In the next steps you'll come across the official term certificate of registration of an EU citizen. This document used to be called a "temporary residence permit", and people sometimes still call it that – it's the same thing, only the official name has changed. The same applies if you have permanent residence in Brno.

Without this document, the city district office will not add you to the voter list – a rental agreement is not enough, nor is the fact that you actually live in Brno.

Step 1 of 3Get proof of residence

What you'll be applying for: a certificate of registration of an EU citizen. It's valid for 10 years, and issuing it involves only a one-time administrative fee.

Where to get it

OAMP MV ČR – Brno office (Department of Asylum and Migration Policy of the Ministry of the Interior)

📍 Tuřanka 1554/115b, 627 00 Brno – Slatina – open map

📞 +420 974 801 801 (Mon–Thu 8:00–16:00, Fri 8:00–12:00)

How to book an appointment

1. Go to frs.gov.cz – the Ministry of the Interior's booking system
2. Register an account (the confirmation e-mail comes from noreply@frs.gov.cz)
3. After logging in, click "Rezervace termínu" (Book an appointment) and choose the purpose of your visit, date and time
4. You can check or change your appointment under "Moje rezervace" (My reservations)

You can also book by phone at the number above.

What to bring for your in-person visit

• A valid passport or ID card from your country – you'll get it back
• 1× photo, 35×45 mm – arrange this in advance, a photo booth usually isn't available on site
• Proof of accommodation – a rental agreement, or the property owner's written consent with an officially certified signature, or a land registry extract if you own the property
• Proof of the purpose of your stay – an employment contract, confirmation from your employer, or confirmation of study. Only required if the purpose of your stay is employment, business, or study.
• Proof of health insurance – EHIC/GHIC, valid travel health insurance in the Czech Republic, or form S1/S2/S3 from your foreign insurer. Not required if the purpose of your stay is employment, business, or other gainful activity.
• A payment card – the 200 CZK fee is paid by card on the spot
• The application form – you don't need it ready in advance, you can fill it in on site. But if you'd like to prepare it beforehand, download it here (PDF), fill it in on a computer and print it.

Note: documents must be submitted in Czech or Slovak. If they are in another language – for example an employment contract in English – you'll need an official translation.

Price: 200 CZK. At the Ministry of the Interior office, payment is by card only – cash and revenue stamps are not accepted. If you don't have a card with you, you'll be asked to pay later by bank transfer or postal order.

How long the whole process takes

• Appointment at OAMP: depends on how busy the office is – it can be several weeks ahead.
• Decision on the application: usually within the general administrative deadline of 30 days, in more complex cases up to 60 days.
• Collecting the finished certificate: you pick it up in person at the OAMP office; you have 30 days from when it's ready to collect it.

Alternative: applying by post

If you can't manage an in-person visit, you can also send the application by registered mail to the OAMP Brno address (Tuřanka 1554/115b, 627 00 Brno). For postal applications, the fee must be paid in advance by bank transfer.

1. Generate your payment details on the Information Portal for Foreigners (the Ministry of the Interior's account number and your variable symbol)
2. Pay the 200 CZK fee by bank transfer before sending the application
3. Attach proof of payment, including the variable symbol, to your application

For the attached documents, it also matters whether a plain copy or an officially certified copy is required:

• The completed and signed application form (PDF), original
• Plain copy of your passport or ID card – you'll show the original when you collect the finished certificate
• Photo, 35×45 mm
• Officially certified copy of your rental agreement / proof of accommodation
• Officially certified copy of your employment contract / confirmation of study
• Proof of payment of the administrative fee (with the variable symbol)

You can also submit the application electronically – via a data box (datová schránka), or by e-mail with a recognised electronic signature. Detailed instructions are available at ipc.gov.cz.

Step 2 of 3Register on the voter list

Once you have your certificate of registration in hand, go to the office of the Brno city district where you live, and apply to be added to the supplementary permanent voter list.

Where

The office of your city district, based on your address of permanent/temporary residence. You'll find a complete list of all Brno city district offices, with addresses, phone numbers and links to their websites, at brno.cz/mestske-casti-prehled. You can also call or e-mail them to check exactly which office handles voter list registration in your district and what their opening hours are.

What to bring

• Passport or ID card from your country
• Certificate of registration (from Step 1)
• Written application – a free-form text is enough, containing: your full name, date of birth, citizenship, address of residence, and a statement that you are applying to be added to the supplementary permanent voter list

How to submit the application – choose what suits you

1. In person at the city district office – the safest and fastest option, an official checks everything on the spot
2. By registered mail to the city district office
3. Electronically – via a data box, or by e-mail with a recognised electronic signature

Price: Free

Final deadline

Step 3 of 3Go and vote

When and where

You'll come in person to the polling station assigned to your address of residence in Brno. You can find the polling station assigned to your address at volby.tmapy.cz by entering your address.

Election dates:

• Friday 9 October 2026: 14:00–22:00
• Saturday 10 October 2026: 8:00–14:00

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Certificate of registration (proof of residence)

What you're voting for

On site you'll receive two ballot papers:

• For the Brno city council
• For your city district council

On both ballot papers you can mark up to as many names as there are council seats being elected (55 for the city of Brno, fewer for city districts). You can also simplify this and give all your votes to a single party, or combine your choice: give your vote to a party and also select individual candidates from other parties. Those votes are then deducted from the end of your preferred party's list.

In Czech municipal elections, the mayor is not elected directly, but is subsequently chosen from among the council members. Traditionally, the candidate for mayor is person number 1 on that party's list.

Want a reminder before the election?

Enter your e-mail, first and last name, and select your city district – a week before the election we'll send you your polling station and remind you of the upcoming deadlines and all the important information.

This guide and the reminder are prepared and funded by the Green Party in Brno as part of the campaign for the 2026 municipal elections – regardless of who you vote for, we want you to be able to vote at all. Your data is processed by the Green Party, Company ID (IČ) 00409740. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the e-mail. More about personal data protection at zeleni.cz.

More useful links

• Certificate of registration – full information: ipc.gov.cz
• Payment details generator (bank transfer for postal / data box applications): ipc.gov.cz
• Addresses of all Brno city district offices: brno.cz/mestske-casti-prehled
• Ministry of the Interior – elections: mvcr.cz/volby
• City of Brno municipal authority: brno.cz

Frequently asked questions

Do I need proof of residence even though I actually live in Brno and have a rental agreement? Yes. Actually living somewhere isn't enough – the law requires official proof of residence (certificate of registration).

Do I need to book an appointment at OAMP in advance? No, booking is only recommended. Without a reservation you'll be served in the order you arrive – but a reservation will save you waiting time.

What if I miss the 7 October deadline? Unfortunately you won't be able to vote. Registration cannot be added after the deadline.

Does registering on Brno's voter list affect my voting rights back home in another EU country? No, the two rights are independent of each other.

Do I need to apply for registration again for the next elections? No, registration is permanent, as long as you don't move or your residence conditions don't change.

Can I vote using a voter's certificate if I'll be elsewhere on election day? No. There is no voter's certificate option in municipal elections – you must vote at the polling station for your place of residence.