Main information

As a third-country national, you can apply for a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic if you meet certain conditions.

This applies to you if

You are a third-country national and have resided in the Czech Republic continuously for at least 5 years on the basis of a permit.

When to use this service

As a third-country national, you can usually apply for permanent residence after 5 years of continuous residence.

Service settlement

What you need if you are using this service

To apply you will need:

• application form;
• travel document;
• proof of accommodation;
• proof of funds for the residence (finances) ;
• photograph;
• parental consent if you are under 18 years of age. An application for a minor under 15 years of age must be submitted by his/her parent (or another legal representative or a legal guardian). Parents’ consent in such a case is not necessary;
• proof that you passed a Czech exam (you do not have to provide the proof if you meet one of the exemptions).

Upon request provide also:

• document similar to an extract from the Penal Register record;
• consent to disclosure for the Tax Office, and if applicable, a consent to disclosure for the person that is being assessed together with the person who is a party to the proceedings.

Some documents may vary based on the conditions under which you apply for permanent residence. You can find all the information about the various options for applying for permanent residence on the Information Portal for Foreigners.

Where and how to solve this service

You must apply for a permanent residence permit in person at a Ministry of the Interior office.

You can find contacts to the offices on the Information Portal for Foreigners.

Make an appointment online or by phone beforehand.

How much will you pay

You will pay a fee of 2 500 CZK, for persons under 15 years of age CZK 1 000. 

The administrative fee must be paid by credit card at a Ministry of the Interior office.

Additional information

What is the benefit of this service

You will receive a permanent residence permit and your status will be similar to that of a Czech citizen in many aspects. You will be issued with a permanent residence card, which is issued for 10 years (for persons under 15, only for 5 years). The card can be renewed afterwards, even repeatedly.

Appeal options

You can appeal against the decision within 15 days of the delivery of the decision. You can file the appeal in person or send it by mail (or electronically) to the given office of the MOI CR or to the head office of the MOI.

Ministerstvo vnitra
Nad Štolou 3
PO Box 21
170 34 Praha 7

Electronic address of the filing office: posta@mv.gov.cz
Data box ID: 6bnaawp

Legislation

Sanctions

None

Frequently asked questions

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