Povolenka

Povolenka is a term used in Czech and Slovak to denote a permission or license granted by an authority that allows a person or organization to perform a specific activity or to be present in a location. The formal official terms are povolenie in Slovak and povolení in Czech; povolenka is a common, more colloquial form.

It covers many kinds of permissions issued by government bodies, local authorities, or other authorized institutions. Examples include residence or stay permits, work permissions, or access to restricted areas or resources. The exact form, rules, and procedures depend on the country and context, and speakers may prefer the formal terms in official documents.

Obtaining a povolenka usually involves submitting an application with supporting documents, paying a fee, and waiting for a decision. The authority may grant, refuse, or condition the permission, and the document may have a validity period and renewal requirements. Some povolenka are permanent; others are temporary or subject to compliance checks.

Notes: In formal texts, the terminology povolenie or povolení is used; povolenka appears mainly in everyday language or older texts. The concept remains a basic way to describe legal authorization to act or stay.