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1. Read Opencard Conditions
Read carefully Opencard Conditions of issue and use (PDF) (available only in Czech).
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2. Then complete the Application form
Then open Opencard Application form Žádost o vydání karty opencard (PDF) (available only in Czech).
- You can complete the Application form either directly on the computer (instructions) and print 2 copies; or you can print 2 copies of the Application form and complete them by hand clearly and in block letters. In both cases you have to take both copies to a contact point where one of the copies will be returned to you.
- You can also complete the Application form at one of contact points where carbon paper forms are available.
If you wish to be informed by SMS or e-mail about the possible collection date of the card, don’t forget to give your mobile phone number or e-mail address.
We recommend that you have Opencard sent to your contact address. This is currently the least time-consuming solution.
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3. Prepare other documents
You also have to sign two copies of the form Agreement on processing of personal data: Souhlas se zpracováním osobních údajů (PDF) (available only in Czech). A paper copy of this form is also available at contact points.
Attach a passport sized photograph, 35x45mm, with your full name written on the reverse side in block letters.
If the applicant is younger than 15, the application has to be verified by his/her legal representative.
If you are applying for the card on behalf of someone else, you have to submit a Power of Attorney – a document that entitles you to do so. Power of attorney doesn’t have to be authenticated by a public notary.
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4. Submit form at a contact point
Submit both completed copies of the Application form and two photographs at a contact point marked with the Opencard logo. A valid ID card has to be presented on submission of the form. Foreigners should present either a valid passport or valid residence permit.
If the application is in order, you receive a copy of your application form with a barcode. The copy states the collection place and date of the card. If you applied for the option of collecting the card in person, the date when you can collect the card will be stated on the copy of your Application form.
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5. Collect Opencard
If you stated in the Application form that you want Opencard to be sent to your mailing address, when delivered, it will be attached to a cardholder; in the case of hybrid cards you will also receive a PIN. The cardholder will have important information regarding the use of the card, including your personal identification code, which is important if you need to block the card by phone, for example. Therefore it is important to keep the holder for future use.
If you chose the option of collecting the card in person at a contact point, you will have to submit your copy of the Application form and your ID card.On collection don’t forget to check that the data printed on the card corresponds with your personal data. If the data is in order, sign the certificate of card receipt.
If you are collecting Opencard on behalf of someone else, you will have to submit his/her copy of the Application form, a copy of his/her ID, and Power of attorney entitling you to do so.Power of attorney doesn’t have to be authenticated by a public notary.
You can have other services recorded on your Opencard.