As a foreigner in the Czech Republic, there are certain steps that must be followed to ensure that you are living in the country legally. If you do not follow these steps, there can be large consequences that include deportation. By correctly following these steps, you will be able to live in the Czech Republic with no worries.
Upon arrival in the Czech Republic, foreigners have three (3) working days to report their presence and place of residence to the Residence Administration Unit of the Alien Police Department. You must complete a registration form that reports the place of his/her residence and hand this form over to the police.
Alternatively, foreigners can fulfill this obligation by reporting their residence through their accommodation provider, who will notify the police of the foreigner’s residence on their behalf. In this case, the completed registration form is submitted to the accommodation provider who will submit all required documents to the police.
If your residence is not reported to the police within 3 working days, an administrative fine of 3,000 CZK can be imposed.
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An accommodation provider is someone who provides residence accommodations in exchange for financial compensation. As an accommodation provider, they are obligated to provide the police with relevant information on the foreigner they are assisting, such as written confirmation that accommodation has been provided and ensuring the accommodation is adequate for the quality of life of the foreigner.
Accommodation providers must also maintain a written guest register that details the foreigners receiving accommodation at that time. This information includes the name and surname of the foreigner, country of citizenship, date of birth, travel document number, and the dates in which accommodation is being provided. Police can request inspections of the register, and the accommodation provider must present the written format to the police.
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If you have been residing in the Czech Republic on a visa for more than 90 days or if you intend to stay in the Czech Republic for longer than one (1) year, you can apply for a long-term residence permit. This applies if the purpose of your stay remains unchanged, such as you are here for the purpose of studies or research. To be considered for a long-term residence permit, you must submit an application no earlier than 120 days before the end of a valid long-term residence permit or visa and no later than the last day of a valid permit or visa. The application must be submitted in-person at the office of the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic. If your application is approved, you must report to the Ministry of the Interior within 3 working days to register your biometric data.
If you are a third-country national and have had five years of continuous residence in the Czech Republic, you can apply for a permanent residence permit. This permit is issued for ten years and can be extended repeatedly. As a valid residence permit holder, you can enter and exit the Czech Republic repeatedly as well as have free access to the labor market.
Foreign nationals who have been issued permanent residence permits must submit any changes to their accommodations to the Ministry of the Interior within 30 business days after the change takes place. This applies if the change of stay is to exceed 180 days. Foreign nationals staying in the Czech Republic on visas for a stay exceeding 90 days must report any accommodation changes within 30 days after the change takes place. This applies if the expected change is to exceed 30 days.
If the purpose of your stay changes while in the Czech Republic, you must report these changes by submitting an application for a new visa or residence permit. An application can only be submitted in person at the Ministry of the Interior office, and it must be submitted before the expiration date of your current residence permit. The processing period for this application is 60 days.
In the event that your residence permit or visa has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you must report this to the police.
For long-term visa holders, you have 3 working days to report your lost or stolen document. However, it is recommended that the lost document is reported as soon as possible. The loss, theft, or damage can be reported directly to the Ministry of the Interior, sent by post or email with a recognized electronic signature, or through an authorized representative. To duplicate a visa, you must submit a valid travel document and confirmation from the police that the lost or stolen document has been reported. Once you have filled out the loss notification form, the Ministry of the Interior can duplicate your visa. If you get back the document after reporting it stolen or lost, you must report it to the Ministry of the Interior in the same manner that you reported the loss. There is no administrative fee for duplicating a visa.
For long-term and permanent residence permit holders, the same conditions apply. You have 3 working days to report your lost, stolen or damaged document to the Ministry of the Interior. To apply for a new residence permit you will need a new travel document and confirmation from the police that the document was reported stolen or lost. In the event that the document has been damaged, you must bring the damaged document or the document with non-functional biometric data. Once your document has been reported, you will need to make an appointment with the Ministry of the Interior to have your biometric information recorded. You then have sixty (60) days to collect your new residence permit from the date your biometric data was taken.
For a new residence permit, there is an administrative fee of 2,500 CZK (1,000 CZK for minors). This fee can be paid by credit card or bank transfer at the Ministry of the Interior office.
Understanding how to register your place of residence and obtaining adequate residence permits will allow you to live in the Czech Republic stress-free.
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