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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFast navigation:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Duties after arrival to the Czech Republic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Short-term residence in the Czech Republic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Application for short-term Visa to the Czech Republic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Long-term Visa in the Czech Republic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Application for long-term Visa to the Czech Republic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Long-term residence in the Czech Republic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Application for long-term residence to the Czech Republic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Permanent residence in the Czech Republic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Application for permanent residence to the Czech Republic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Are you a third country national?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA third country national is a person whose state is not a member of the European Union nor these states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the European Union: Czech Republic, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Malta, Romania, Hungary, Finland, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Italy, Ireland, Croatia, France, Poland, Estonia Austria, Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, Spain and Bulgaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residency types in the Czech Republic \u2013 short-term residence, long-term residence and permanent residence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Czech legislation specifies more types of residence for foreigners in the Czech Republic. The first type specified is the short-term residence determined for ninety days stay. Another one is the long-term visa and long-term residence for more than ninety days and as a last one permanent residence for citizens, who have decided to stay in the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShort-term residence \u2013 90 days for every 180 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLong-term Visa \u2013 from 90 days to 6 months<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLong-term residence \u2013 for more than 90 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPermanent residence \u2013 for 10 years, can be extended<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDuties after arrival to the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEvery third country national, who comes to Czech Republic is obliged to report his presence at the appropriate department of Foreign Police. It has to be done during three days after the arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addresses of single police departments can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Report duty for foreigners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFor fulfilling the report duty it is necessary to have the valid passport and filled registration form, which you can find in every Foreign Police department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A police officer is authorized to ask you to submit the valid travel health insurance with the proof of his payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When am I not obliged to report my presence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe report duty of presence is not related to people younger than 15 years and for people who have satisfied this obligation their accommodation provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: If you are accommodated in the hotel, your report duty has to be satisfied by your hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShort-term residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nShort-term residence is residence for less than 90 days in every 180 days. The beginning of residence is counted on the day of the arrival check-in and contrary day of the checkout is counted as a last day of your residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is important to note that the period of single residences in the Schengen area of other states is summed with residence in the territory of the Czech Republic. So, every citizen is obliged to leave the area at the last day of trip, when he fulfills the condition to not exceed 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Short-term residence is divided to those not subjected to a visa requirement and those subjected to a visa requirement. Summary of the states with which has the Czech Republic bilateral agreement can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWarning! Those not subjected to a visa requirement are not here for work purposes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCitizens of states with which Czech Republic has the bilateral agreement are not allowed to perform profit-making activity. Because for purposes of work you have to ask for a short-term Visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application for short-term Visa in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe application for the short term visa has to be submitted by the applicant personally. For children younger than 15 years it has to be submitted by their legal representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where do I ask for a short-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Application for the short-term visa can be submitted in every embassy of the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you plan to travel around the states of the Schengen area (for example because of scientific Conference) it is necessary to ask for a visa in the state, where you spend the longest time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When can I ask for a short-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application can be submitted three months before leaving your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application processing time is around 15 days. It is better to send it earlier than 15 days before leaving your country. Thus you could receive on the latest day of leaving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application for a short-term visa in the Czech Republic – important documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen applying for a short-term visa it is important to choose the right purpose of travel according to which you attach other documents bound with it. For purposes of travel we distinguish between these groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Tourism<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cultural or sport event<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Invitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Study in Czech republic or scientific research<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employment or other profit-generating activity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nElementary documents, which you have to attach to the application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Filled form (you can find here<\/u><\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 Photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Biometric data \u2013 fingerprints<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Travel health insurance documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Documents which proved<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Travel purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Financial resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Intention to leave CZ or Schengen area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Receipt of payment the application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The reasons for not granting a visa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIn the case of not being granted a visa you have the possibility to send a request for reassessing the reasons for why you didn\u2019t pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reassessing form can be sent immediately after receiving the justification for non-granting visa after that you have exactly 15 days for appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am moving to the Czech Republic and I want to stay longer than 90 days<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you plan to lengthen your residence in the Czech Republic, you have three options<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Become a holder of a long-term visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Obtain a long-term residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Obtain a permanent residence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The long-term visa in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe long-term visa is issued for the purpose of residence exceeding 90 days, but not exceeding a period of 6 months. For the purpose of the long-term visa we vary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Study \u2013 This purpose is for an exchange student but if you plan to study in the Czech Republic for a longer period ask directly for a permanent residence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employment \u2013 from the year 2014 this purpose was replaced by an employee card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Family reunification<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Invitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cultural or sport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What is an employee card?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAn employee card is a new type of permission for long-term residents. The foreigner, who is a holder of an employee card can live in the Czech Republic and also work in a company in which an employee card was issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The employee card is a replacement for the long-term visa for employment purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to ask for a long-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application for a long-term visa is possible to submit at a Czech embassy abroad. The application form can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen can I ask for long-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application for a long-term visa can be submitted if the purpose of your visit is still the same as for a short-term visa. It is possible to submit long-term visa from the earliest 90 days and the latest 14 days before expiration of a short-term visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application for a long-term visa in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u2013 necessary documents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Two photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving accommodation in the Czech Republic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving purpose of residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving financial resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOn demand documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Document proving none previous convictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Medical report proving none illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Long-term residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLong-term residence is determined for foreigners who intend to stay on the territory of the Czech Republic for longer than 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is important to vary between a long-term visa and long-term residence. (A long-term visa is only for less than 6 months).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For an application you can ask in the Czech Republic and also in the Czech embassy abroad. The purposes of an application are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Studying<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Scientific work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Family reunification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The application for long-term residence is issued in the form of biometric card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a blue card?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA blue card is the special type of long-term residence for foreigners who work where it is necessary to have a very high qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A highly qualified person is somebody with a university diploma or with special education which lasted at least three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where can I ask for a long-term residence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application for long-term residence could only be submitted personally in the office of Ministry of Interior. (For study and scientific purposes it could be done in the Czech embassy abroad).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When can I ask for a long-term residence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo submit the application for a long term residence it is only possible if you have fulfilled these three points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- You are a holder of a short-term visa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You plan to stay in the Czech Republic longer than 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The purpose of your stay is the same as it was at the beginning (exemption for family reunification, scientific and study purposes and blue card).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The application for long-term residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe application has to be written in Czech language or officially translated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also important that all documents attached must be no older than 180 days except for your passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Documents, which you have to attach to the application for long-term residence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\na) Travel document,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
b) Proof of accommodation,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
c) 2 photographs; not valid if a pictorial record has been taken of you,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
d) proof of finance – a document proving that your aggregate monthly income alongside all persons residing in the Czech Republic with you will not be lower than the sum amount of the subsistence minimum for you and all persons assessed together with you and the highest amounts of standard costs for accommodation specified for the purpose of a contribution for accommodation by a special legal regulation, or the amount which you can credibly prove as an amount of reasonably justified costs for accommodation of yourself and all persons assessed together with you;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
e) A document confirming the entry into the pertinent business register, list or record,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
f) Confirmation from the relevant Tax Authority that you do not have any tax arrears and confirmation from the District Social Security Administration recording any debts of social security fees and fees for state employment policy including any fines. If you are not a taxable entity or a payer of social security insurance fees and contributions for state employment policy, you shall submit a document issued by the Tax Authority of the Czech Republic and\/or by the District Social Security Administration to that effect,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
g) if you are the statutory body of a company or cooperative or its member, then a further confirmation from the relevant Tax Authority that the company or cooperative do not have any tax arrears and a confirmation from the Social Security Administration that this company or cooperative does not have any payable debts for social security insurance and contributions to state employment policy, including fines,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
h) Upon request an income tax assessment,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I) upon request extract from the Penal Register record,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
j) Upon request a medical report, that you do not have a serious illness (only if there is reasonable suspicion)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
k) A document on travel medical insurance, and upon request a document on having paid the insurance premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Permanent residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe permission to permanent residence is issued after 5 years of continuous residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travelling out of the country for work purposes are not counted in this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residence for the purpose of studying is counted only as a one half.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhen can I ask for permanent residence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application can be submitted if you fulfill these three points<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- 5 years continuous residence in the territory of the Czech Republic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Criminal probity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Proof of financial resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Where can I ask for a permanent residence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application for a permanent residence has to be submitted at the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic \u2013 always personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application for a permanent residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe application form for a permanent residence can be found here<\/u>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAll documents attached to the permanent residence form has to be written in Czech language or officially translated. Be careful during the filling of the application because there mustn\u2019t be any incorrect information if there were any, your application could be rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application for a permanent residence \u2013 necessary documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Two photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving accommodation in the Czech Republic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving purpose of residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving financial resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving none previous convictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving successful Czech language examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving 5 years of continuous residence in the CZ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Granting of a permanent residence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf the permit is approved, then you will be contacted by a worker of the Ministry of Interior. He will inform you to take over biometric card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If he couldn\u2019t get through you, you would receive notification by post on address, which you written on the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reasons for not granting a permanent residence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIn the case of not being granted a permanent residence you have the possibility to appeal against it during 15 days after receiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The appeal has to be send via registered letter or delivered personally then Ministry of Interior makes reassessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Revoking a permanent residence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA permanent residence can be if you commit a crime in the Czech Republic or in the Schengen area. Permanent residence is also revoked if you are out of the Czech Republic for more than 6 years or more than 1 year from the Schengen area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resources:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- https:\/\/www.mzv.cz\/jnp\/en\/information_for_aliens\/visa_form\/index.html<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- https:\/\/www.mvcr.cz\/mvcren\/<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- https:\/\/www.mvcr.cz\/mvcren\/article\/application-forms.aspx<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Are you a third country national?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA third country national is a person whose state is not a member of the European Union nor these states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the European Union: Czech Republic, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Malta, Romania, Hungary, Finland, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Italy, Ireland, Croatia, France, Poland, Estonia Austria, Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, Spain and Bulgaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residency types in the Czech Republic \u2013 short-term residence, long-term residence and permanent residence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Czech legislation specifies more types of residence for foreigners in the Czech Republic. The first type specified is the short-term residence determined for ninety days stay. Another one is the long-term visa and long-term residence for more than ninety days and as a last one permanent residence for citizens, who have decided to stay in the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShort-term residence \u2013 90 days for every 180 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLong-term Visa \u2013 from 90 days to 6 months<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLong-term residence \u2013 for more than 90 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPermanent residence \u2013 for 10 years, can be extended<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDuties after arrival to the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEvery third country national, who comes to Czech Republic is obliged to report his presence at the appropriate department of Foreign Police. It has to be done during three days after the arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addresses of single police departments can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Report duty for foreigners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFor fulfilling the report duty it is necessary to have the valid passport and filled registration form, which you can find in every Foreign Police department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A police officer is authorized to ask you to submit the valid travel health insurance with the proof of his payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When am I not obliged to report my presence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe report duty of presence is not related to people younger than 15 years and for people who have satisfied this obligation their accommodation provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: If you are accommodated in the hotel, your report duty has to be satisfied by your hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShort-term residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nShort-term residence is residence for less than 90 days in every 180 days. The beginning of residence is counted on the day of the arrival check-in and contrary day of the checkout is counted as a last day of your residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is important to note that the period of single residences in the Schengen area of other states is summed with residence in the territory of the Czech Republic. So, every citizen is obliged to leave the area at the last day of trip, when he fulfills the condition to not exceed 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Short-term residence is divided to those not subjected to a visa requirement and those subjected to a visa requirement. Summary of the states with which has the Czech Republic bilateral agreement can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWarning! Those not subjected to a visa requirement are not here for work purposes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCitizens of states with which Czech Republic has the bilateral agreement are not allowed to perform profit-making activity. Because for purposes of work you have to ask for a short-term Visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application for short-term Visa in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe application for the short term visa has to be submitted by the applicant personally. For children younger than 15 years it has to be submitted by their legal representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where do I ask for a short-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Application for the short-term visa can be submitted in every embassy of the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you plan to travel around the states of the Schengen area (for example because of scientific Conference) it is necessary to ask for a visa in the state, where you spend the longest time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When can I ask for a short-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application can be submitted three months before leaving your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application processing time is around 15 days. It is better to send it earlier than 15 days before leaving your country. Thus you could receive on the latest day of leaving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application for a short-term visa in the Czech Republic – important documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen applying for a short-term visa it is important to choose the right purpose of travel according to which you attach other documents bound with it. For purposes of travel we distinguish between these groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Tourism<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cultural or sport event<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Invitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Study in Czech republic or scientific research<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employment or other profit-generating activity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nElementary documents, which you have to attach to the application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Filled form (you can find here<\/u><\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 Photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Biometric data \u2013 fingerprints<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Travel health insurance documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Documents which proved<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Travel purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Financial resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Intention to leave CZ or Schengen area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Receipt of payment the application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The reasons for not granting a visa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIn the case of not being granted a visa you have the possibility to send a request for reassessing the reasons for why you didn\u2019t pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reassessing form can be sent immediately after receiving the justification for non-granting visa after that you have exactly 15 days for appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am moving to the Czech Republic and I want to stay longer than 90 days<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you plan to lengthen your residence in the Czech Republic, you have three options<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Become a holder of a long-term visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Obtain a long-term residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Obtain a permanent residence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The long-term visa in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe long-term visa is issued for the purpose of residence exceeding 90 days, but not exceeding a period of 6 months. For the purpose of the long-term visa we vary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Study \u2013 This purpose is for an exchange student but if you plan to study in the Czech Republic for a longer period ask directly for a permanent residence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employment \u2013 from the year 2014 this purpose was replaced by an employee card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Family reunification<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Invitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cultural or sport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What is an employee card?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAn employee card is a new type of permission for long-term residents. The foreigner, who is a holder of an employee card can live in the Czech Republic and also work in a company in which an employee card was issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The employee card is a replacement for the long-term visa for employment purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to ask for a long-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application for a long-term visa is possible to submit at a Czech embassy abroad. The application form can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen can I ask for long-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application for a long-term visa can be submitted if the purpose of your visit is still the same as for a short-term visa. It is possible to submit long-term visa from the earliest 90 days and the latest 14 days before expiration of a short-term visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application for a long-term visa in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u2013 necessary documents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Two photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving accommodation in the Czech Republic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving purpose of residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving financial resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOn demand documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Document proving none previous convictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Medical report proving none illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Long-term residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLong-term residence is determined for foreigners who intend to stay on the territory of the Czech Republic for longer than 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is important to vary between a long-term visa and long-term residence. (A long-term visa is only for less than 6 months).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For an application you can ask in the Czech Republic and also in the Czech embassy abroad. The purposes of an application are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Studying<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Scientific work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Family reunification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The application for long-term residence is issued in the form of biometric card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a blue card?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA blue card is the special type of long-term residence for foreigners who work where it is necessary to have a very high qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A highly qualified person is somebody with a university diploma or with special education which lasted at least three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where can I ask for a long-term residence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application for long-term residence could only be submitted personally in the office of Ministry of Interior. (For study and scientific purposes it could be done in the Czech embassy abroad).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When can I ask for a long-term residence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo submit the application for a long term residence it is only possible if you have fulfilled these three points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- You are a holder of a short-term visa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You plan to stay in the Czech Republic longer than 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The purpose of your stay is the same as it was at the beginning (exemption for family reunification, scientific and study purposes and blue card).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The application for long-term residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe application has to be written in Czech language or officially translated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also important that all documents attached must be no older than 180 days except for your passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Documents, which you have to attach to the application for long-term residence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\na) Travel document,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
b) Proof of accommodation,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
c) 2 photographs; not valid if a pictorial record has been taken of you,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
d) proof of finance – a document proving that your aggregate monthly income alongside all persons residing in the Czech Republic with you will not be lower than the sum amount of the subsistence minimum for you and all persons assessed together with you and the highest amounts of standard costs for accommodation specified for the purpose of a contribution for accommodation by a special legal regulation, or the amount which you can credibly prove as an amount of reasonably justified costs for accommodation of yourself and all persons assessed together with you;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
e) A document confirming the entry into the pertinent business register, list or record,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
f) Confirmation from the relevant Tax Authority that you do not have any tax arrears and confirmation from the District Social Security Administration recording any debts of social security fees and fees for state employment policy including any fines. If you are not a taxable entity or a payer of social security insurance fees and contributions for state employment policy, you shall submit a document issued by the Tax Authority of the Czech Republic and\/or by the District Social Security Administration to that effect,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
g) if you are the statutory body of a company or cooperative or its member, then a further confirmation from the relevant Tax Authority that the company or cooperative do not have any tax arrears and a confirmation from the Social Security Administration that this company or cooperative does not have any payable debts for social security insurance and contributions to state employment policy, including fines,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
h) Upon request an income tax assessment,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I) upon request extract from the Penal Register record,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
j) Upon request a medical report, that you do not have a serious illness (only if there is reasonable suspicion)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
k) A document on travel medical insurance, and upon request a document on having paid the insurance premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Permanent residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe permission to permanent residence is issued after 5 years of continuous residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travelling out of the country for work purposes are not counted in this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residence for the purpose of studying is counted only as a one half.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhen can I ask for permanent residence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application can be submitted if you fulfill these three points<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- 5 years continuous residence in the territory of the Czech Republic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Criminal probity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Proof of financial resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Where can I ask for a permanent residence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe application for a permanent residence has to be submitted at the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic \u2013 always personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application for a permanent residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe application form for a permanent residence can be found here<\/u>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAll documents attached to the permanent residence form has to be written in Czech language or officially translated. Be careful during the filling of the application because there mustn\u2019t be any incorrect information if there were any, your application could be rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application for a permanent residence \u2013 necessary documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Two photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving accommodation in the Czech Republic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving purpose of residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving financial resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving none previous convictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving successful Czech language examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Document proving 5 years of continuous residence in the CZ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Granting of a permanent residence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf the permit is approved, then you will be contacted by a worker of the Ministry of Interior. He will inform you to take over biometric card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If he couldn\u2019t get through you, you would receive notification by post on address, which you written on the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reasons for not granting a permanent residence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIn the case of not being granted a permanent residence you have the possibility to appeal against it during 15 days after receiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The appeal has to be send via registered letter or delivered personally then Ministry of Interior makes reassessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Revoking a permanent residence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nA permanent residence can be if you commit a crime in the Czech Republic or in the Schengen area. Permanent residence is also revoked if you are out of the Czech Republic for more than 6 years or more than 1 year from the Schengen area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resources:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- https:\/\/www.mzv.cz\/jnp\/en\/information_for_aliens\/visa_form\/index.html<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- https:\/\/www.mvcr.cz\/mvcren\/<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- https:\/\/www.mvcr.cz\/mvcren\/article\/application-forms.aspx<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The Czech legislation specifies more types of residence for foreigners in the Czech Republic. The first type specified is the short-term residence determined for ninety days stay. Another one is the long-term visa and long-term residence for more than ninety days and as a last one permanent residence for citizens, who have decided to stay in the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShort-term residence \u2013 90 days for every 180 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Long-term Visa \u2013 from 90 days to 6 months<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Long-term residence \u2013 for more than 90 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Permanent residence \u2013 for 10 years, can be extended<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every third country national, who comes to Czech Republic is obliged to report his presence at the appropriate department of Foreign Police. It has to be done during three days after the arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Addresses of single police departments can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For fulfilling the report duty it is necessary to have the valid passport and filled registration form, which you can find in every Foreign Police department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A police officer is authorized to ask you to submit the valid travel health insurance with the proof of his payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The report duty of presence is not related to people younger than 15 years and for people who have satisfied this obligation their accommodation provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: If you are accommodated in the hotel, your report duty has to be satisfied by your hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n Short-term residence is residence for less than 90 days in every 180 days. The beginning of residence is counted on the day of the arrival check-in and contrary day of the checkout is counted as a last day of your residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to note that the period of single residences in the Schengen area of other states is summed with residence in the territory of the Czech Republic. So, every citizen is obliged to leave the area at the last day of trip, when he fulfills the condition to not exceed 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short-term residence is divided to those not subjected to a visa requirement and those subjected to a visa requirement. Summary of the states with which has the Czech Republic bilateral agreement can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Citizens of states with which Czech Republic has the bilateral agreement are not allowed to perform profit-making activity. Because for purposes of work you have to ask for a short-term Visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application for the short term visa has to be submitted by the applicant personally. For children younger than 15 years it has to be submitted by their legal representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Application for the short-term visa can be submitted in every embassy of the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you plan to travel around the states of the Schengen area (for example because of scientific Conference) it is necessary to ask for a visa in the state, where you spend the longest time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application can be submitted three months before leaving your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application processing time is around 15 days. It is better to send it earlier than 15 days before leaving your country. Thus you could receive on the latest day of leaving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When applying for a short-term visa it is important to choose the right purpose of travel according to which you attach other documents bound with it. For purposes of travel we distinguish between these groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elementary documents, which you have to attach to the application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the case of not being granted a visa you have the possibility to send a request for reassessing the reasons for why you didn\u2019t pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The reassessing form can be sent immediately after receiving the justification for non-granting visa after that you have exactly 15 days for appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you plan to lengthen your residence in the Czech Republic, you have three options<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-term visa is issued for the purpose of residence exceeding 90 days, but not exceeding a period of 6 months. For the purpose of the long-term visa we vary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n An employee card is a new type of permission for long-term residents. The foreigner, who is a holder of an employee card can live in the Czech Republic and also work in a company in which an employee card was issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The employee card is a replacement for the long-term visa for employment purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application for a long-term visa is possible to submit at a Czech embassy abroad. The application form can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The application for a long-term visa can be submitted if the purpose of your visit is still the same as for a short-term visa. It is possible to submit long-term visa from the earliest 90 days and the latest 14 days before expiration of a short-term visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On demand documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Long-term residence is determined for foreigners who intend to stay on the territory of the Czech Republic for longer than 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to vary between a long-term visa and long-term residence. (A long-term visa is only for less than 6 months).<\/p>\n\n\n\n For an application you can ask in the Czech Republic and also in the Czech embassy abroad. The purposes of an application are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application for long-term residence is issued in the form of biometric card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A blue card is the special type of long-term residence for foreigners who work where it is necessary to have a very high qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A highly qualified person is somebody with a university diploma or with special education which lasted at least three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application for long-term residence could only be submitted personally in the office of Ministry of Interior. (For study and scientific purposes it could be done in the Czech embassy abroad).<\/p>\n\n\n\n To submit the application for a long term residence it is only possible if you have fulfilled these three points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application has to be written in Czech language or officially translated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also important that all documents attached must be no older than 180 days except for your passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n a) Travel document,<\/p>\n\n\n\n b) Proof of accommodation,<\/p>\n\n\n\n c) 2 photographs; not valid if a pictorial record has been taken of you,<\/p>\n\n\n\n d) proof of finance – a document proving that your aggregate monthly income alongside all persons residing in the Czech Republic with you will not be lower than the sum amount of the subsistence minimum for you and all persons assessed together with you and the highest amounts of standard costs for accommodation specified for the purpose of a contribution for accommodation by a special legal regulation, or the amount which you can credibly prove as an amount of reasonably justified costs for accommodation of yourself and all persons assessed together with you;<\/p>\n\n\n\n e) A document confirming the entry into the pertinent business register, list or record,<\/p>\n\n\n\n f) Confirmation from the relevant Tax Authority that you do not have any tax arrears and confirmation from the District Social Security Administration recording any debts of social security fees and fees for state employment policy including any fines. If you are not a taxable entity or a payer of social security insurance fees and contributions for state employment policy, you shall submit a document issued by the Tax Authority of the Czech Republic and\/or by the District Social Security Administration to that effect,<\/p>\n\n\n\n g) if you are the statutory body of a company or cooperative or its member, then a further confirmation from the relevant Tax Authority that the company or cooperative do not have any tax arrears and a confirmation from the Social Security Administration that this company or cooperative does not have any payable debts for social security insurance and contributions to state employment policy, including fines,<\/p>\n\n\n\n h) Upon request an income tax assessment,<\/p>\n\n\n\n I) upon request extract from the Penal Register record,<\/p>\n\n\n\n j) Upon request a medical report, that you do not have a serious illness (only if there is reasonable suspicion)<\/p>\n\n\n\n k) A document on travel medical insurance, and upon request a document on having paid the insurance premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The permission to permanent residence is issued after 5 years of continuous residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travelling out of the country for work purposes are not counted in this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residence for the purpose of studying is counted only as a one half.<\/p>\n\n\n The application can be submitted if you fulfill these three points<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application for a permanent residence has to be submitted at the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic \u2013 always personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application form for a permanent residence can be found here<\/u>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All documents attached to the permanent residence form has to be written in Czech language or officially translated. Be careful during the filling of the application because there mustn\u2019t be any incorrect information if there were any, your application could be rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application for a permanent residence \u2013 necessary documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the permit is approved, then you will be contacted by a worker of the Ministry of Interior. He will inform you to take over biometric card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If he couldn\u2019t get through you, you would receive notification by post on address, which you written on the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the case of not being granted a permanent residence you have the possibility to appeal against it during 15 days after receiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The appeal has to be send via registered letter or delivered personally then Ministry of Interior makes reassessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A permanent residence can be if you commit a crime in the Czech Republic or in the Schengen area. Permanent residence is also revoked if you are out of the Czech Republic for more than 6 years or more than 1 year from the Schengen area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resources:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you moving to the Czech Republic and know nothing about Czech visas and permits? Then you are on a good address, because we prepared for you a definitive guide regarding information from moving to the Czech Republic up to obtaining permanent residence. (All information written here are especially for third country nationals). 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The Report duty for foreigners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When am I not obliged to report my presence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Warning! Those not subjected to a visa requirement are not here for work purposes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Application for short-term Visa in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where do I ask for a short-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When can I ask for a short-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Application for a short-term visa in the Czech Republic – important documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The reasons for not granting a visa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I am moving to the Czech Republic and I want to stay longer than 90 days<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The long-term visa in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is an employee card?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Where to ask for a long-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When can I ask for long-term visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The application for a long-term visa in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Long-term residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is a blue card?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Where can I ask for a long-term residence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When can I ask for a long-term residence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The application for long-term residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Documents, which you have to attach to the application for long-term residence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Permanent residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where can I ask for a permanent residence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The application for a permanent residence in the Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Granting of a permanent residence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The reasons for not granting a permanent residence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Revoking a permanent residence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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