Guide to Temporary and Permanent Residence in the Czech Republic for International Students and Employees
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International Staff
BS(10), BS(09)
https://international.vscht.cz
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Irena Moudrá,
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Anna Kernová,
anna.kernova@vscht.cz
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Anna Mittnerová,
anna.mittnerova@vscht.cz
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Foreign Police
you must register your address within 30 days
Obligation is fullfilled by the dorms
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not obligatory
If you stay for more than 3 months
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registering your child at public school, driving license,
applying for a permanent residence stay.
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Filled and signed an Application Form for a Certificate of Temporary
Residence (available on the site of Ministry of Interior)
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A travel document
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A document confirming the proof of stay
– in Czech language
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1 photo (passport size)
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Proof of accommodation
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after 5 years of continuous residence in the Czech
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after 2 years of continuous temporary residence in the
Czech Republic -
as a family member of another EU
citizen
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Permanent Residence EU citizen
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Non-EU student/
employee
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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
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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
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Green application form
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Passport - copy of the first page with your personal details
and of all pages with some stamp or/and visa!
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a document confirming the purpose of your stay in the
territory
– proof of study
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proof of accommodation - original; in Czech language
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1 passport size picture (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
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proof of funds
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medical insurance - comprehensive health insurance for
the whole period of your stay
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KOLEK (revenue stamps) in the amount of 2 500 CZK
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Proof of funds
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A bank account statement
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1 semester -
62 250 CZK
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1 year -
92 130 CZK
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ocument proving the monthly income
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In case you are an employee -confirmation about your net salary
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subsistence minimum (
3 860 CZK
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the highest amount of normative
housing costs (
8 577 CZK
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4500 CZK
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dorms
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Medical Insurance
1. Commercial Health Insurance:
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omprehensive health insurance for the whole period of your stay
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PVZP
https://www.pvzp.cz/en/
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UNIQA
https://insurance.aliveplatform.com/b2c/health.html?execution=e1s1
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Maxima
https://www.maximapojistovna.cz/en/pojisteni
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AXA
https://schengen.insure/axa
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ERGO
https://ergo.cz/p/zdravotnipojistenicizincu/medicalinsurancewelcome/
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SLAVIA
https://www.slavia-pojistovna.cz/en/
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More information about insurance companies:
https://www.pojistenicizincu.cz/en
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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 Kč per month –Insurance is not covered
by your employer
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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
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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)
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Long
– term residence permit (3rd country citizens)
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new version – from autumn 2020
Old version – to autumn 2020
Documents to provide to apply:
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Green application
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Hosting agreement - provided by UCT coordinator
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Commitment – provided by UCT coordinator
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Accommodation contract
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Passport copy
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1 Passport size picture
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Power of attorney for UCT coordinator
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KOLEK (revenue stamp) with the value of 2500 Kč
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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Permanent
residence for third
country citizens
Code 68
Permanent residence permit after 5 years
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CONTINUOUS
residence in the Czech Republic
The period of stay in the territory on long-term visa and
on long-term residence permit issued for pu
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Czech language exam
REQUESTED
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www.czlt.cz/
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Exceptions:
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If you
studied at a higher education institute with lessons in the
Czech language for
at least 1 academic year
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or a study programme at a higher education institute focusing
on Czech language
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Permanent
residence for third country citizens
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Old version – to autumn 2020
Extensions
Student‘s residence permit
– you provide documents to
the Immigration office close to your residence (Hládkov,
Žukovského, Cigánkova)
Researcher‘s residence permit
– you provide documents
and Power of Attorney to UCT coordinator who arranges an
appointment at the Ministry of Interior at Letná
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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
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Change of address
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Change of travel document/passport
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Change of your name/surname
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Change of marital status
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Other changes
– child birth
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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 kč)
Not applicable for long-term residence permit for
STUDENTS
Not mandatory for EU citizens
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Integration centers (
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Bc. Anna Kernová, DiS.
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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
