Guide to Temporary and Permanent Residence in the Czech Republic for International Students and Employees
In this guide, you will find information on the procedures and requirements for obtaining temporary and permanent residence in the Czech Republic as an international student or employee. From registration with the Foreign Police to the application process for a Certificate of Temporary Residence, this comprehensive resource covers key steps and obligations for foreign individuals residing in the country. Learn about the necessary documents, deadlines, and advantages of obtaining a Certificate of Temporary Residence for stays longer than 3 months. Additionally, discover the eligibility criteria for permanent residence after continuous stay in the Czech Republic. Whether you are an EU student/employee or a foreign national, this guide provides essential insights to navigate the residency process successfully.
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WELCOME CENTRE WELCOME CENTRE International Department International Department International Staff BS(10), BS(09) https://international.vscht.cz 1
Foreign students and employees with a work work contract contract at at UCT Prague UCT Prague UCT Coordinators: Irena Moudr , irena.moudra@vscht.cz Anna Kernov , anna.kernova@vscht.cz Anna Mittnerov , anna.mittnerova@vscht.cz 18/12/2020 2
EU student/ EU student/employee including Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland employee 18/12/2020 3
Foreign Police you must register your address within 30 days Obligation is fullfilled by the dorms Attention! when you move to a private flat 18/12/2020 4
Certificate Certificate of of a a Temporary Temporary Residence not obligatory Residence If you stay for more than 3 months Advantage: you will need it when applying for a Czech birth number, registering your child at public school, driving license, applying for a permanent residence stay. 18/12/2020 5
You should bring to Immigration office: Filled and signed an Application Form for a Certificate of Temporary Residence (available on the site of Ministry of Interior) A travel document A document confirming the proof of stay in Czech language 1 photo (passport size) Medical insurance card: VZP or EHIC card Proof of accommodation in Czech 18/12/2020 6
Permanent residence Permanent residence after 5 years of continuous residence in the Czech Republic after 2 years of continuous temporary residence in the Czech Republic - as a family member of another EU citizen 18/12/2020 8
Permanent Residence EU citizen 18/12/2020 9
Non-EU student/ employee 18/12/2020 10
Basic Rules: Student with a work contract keeps his/her student s visa Postdoc researcher asks for a Residence permit with the purpose of scientific research 18/12/2020 11
Long term residence permit for the purpose of study Code 23 (for University students) free access to the labor market for a maximum of two years (according to the medical insurance, proof of funds, confirmation of study) 12
Documents to provide: Green application form Passport - copy of the first page with your personal details and of all pages with some stamp or/and visa! a document confirming the purpose of your stay in the territory proof of study 13
proof of accommodation - original; in Czech language 1 passport size picture (3.5 x 4.5 cm) proof of funds medical insurance - comprehensive health insurance for the whole period of your stay KOLEK (revenue stamps) in the amount of 2 500 CZK 18/12/2020 14
Proof of funds A bank account statement o1 semester - 62 250 CZK. o1 year - 92 130 CZK Document proving the monthly income oIn case you are an employee -confirmation about your net salary o subsistence minimum (3 860 CZK) + the highest amount of normative housing costs (8 577 CZK) or housing costs you actually spend (4500 CZK) - dorms 15
Medical Insurance 1. Commercial Health Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance for the whole period of your stay PVZP https://www.pvzp.cz/en/ UNIQA https://insurance.aliveplatform.com/b2c/health.html?execution=e1s1 Maxima https://www.maximapojistovna.cz/en/pojisteni AXA https://schengen.insure/axa ERGO https://ergo.cz/p/zdravotnipojistenicizincu/medicalinsurancewelcome/ SLAVIA https://www.slavia-pojistovna.cz/en/ More information about insurance companies: https://www.pojistenicizincu.cz/en 16
2. Public Health Insurance (e.g.VZP) In case you are an employee and your employer pays the insurance for you. Attention! Small contract (DPP) with the income less than 10 000 K per month Insurance is not covered by your employer 18/12/2020 17
Long Long- -term residence term residence permit for for the the purpose purpose of of scientific permit scientific research research When you finish your studies (minimum Master degree!) and you are employed at UCT as a researcher, you can ask for a change of purpose: scientific research UCT coordinators will provide you with necessary documents and they will book an appointment for you at the Ministry of Interior 18/12/2020 18
Long Long- -term residence term residence permit purpose purpose of of scientific scientific research permit for research for the the Code 25 free access to the labor market for scientific and research purposes only for a maximum of two years (according to the valid employment contract) employment can only be in the form of employment contract (HPP) 19
Long term residence permit (3rd country citizens) Old version to autumn 2020 new version from autumn 2020 20
Documents to provide to apply: Green application Hosting agreement - provided by UCT coordinator Commitment provided by UCT coordinator Accommodation contract 21
Passport copy 1 Passport size picture Power of attorney for UCT coordinator KOLEK (revenue stamp) with the value of 2500 K 18/12/2020 22
Employee card If you are not a student and you are not going to perform a scientific research, you have to ask for an employee card Code 27 for a maximum of two years (according to the valid employment contract) 23
Non-dual mode: Serves only as a long-term residence card (no special permission to work needed)because you have a free access to labor market if: you have a Czech diploma (Secondary school, University) OR you are going to be an academic worker (teacher) 24
Dual mode: Serves as a long-term residence permit and work permit, All types of employment if you don t meet the above conditions more difficult and time demanding to get 18/12/2020 25
The job offer must be included in the central register of job vacancies that can be filed by holders of employee cards. Meaning that your employer must publish the job offers on the Portal of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs NOTE! A dual employee card is issued only for 1 job position. In case of change, you must ask for a new card 18/12/2020 26
Permanentresidence for third country citizens Code 68 Permanent CONTINUOUS residence in the Czech Republic residence permit after 5 years of The period of stay in the territory on long-term visa and on long-term residence permit issued for purpose of study is counted by one half 27
Czech language exam REQUESTED (www.czlt.cz/), min.A1 Exceptions: If you studied at a higher education institute with lessons in the Czech language for at least 1 academic year or a study programme at a higher education institute focusing on Czech language 18/12/2020 28
Permanentresidence for third country citizens Old version to autumn 2020 new version from autumn 2020 29
Extensions Student s residence permit you provide documents to the Immigration office close to your residence (Hl dkov, ukovsk ho, Cig nkova) Researcher s residence permit you provide documents and Power of Attorney to UCT coordinator who arranges an appointment at the Ministry of Interior at Letn 18/12/2020 30
Reporting changes All foreigners are required to report to the Ministry of Interior all changes during their stay in the Czech Republic. Contact UCT coordinator Change of address Change of travel document/passport Change of your name/surname Change of marital status Other changes child birth 31
Adaptation and integration courses Third country citizens with a long-term residence permit or permanent residence permit issued after 1.1.2021 are oblidged to take an Adaptation and Integration course within 1 year from the collection of his/her residence permit, at your own costs (4 hours, around 1000 k ) Not applicable for long-term residence permit for STUDENTS Not mandatory for EU citizens 32
You You can can find find these these courses courses at at: : Integration centers (www.integra n centra.cz) 18/12/2020 33
Thank Thank you you for for your your attention attention Mgr. Irena Moudr irena.moudra@vscht.cz Bc. Anna Kernov , DiS. anna.kernova@vscht.cz Zahrani n odd len Uve te p vod, Neu vejte komer n , CC BY-NC 34
