Main information

A certificate of residence is a document that contains information about the last proceedings related to your residence permit application in the Czech Republic that came into effect. In particular, it contains the purpose of your residence, specification of the time for which the residence permit is valid and the address of your current reported place of residence.

This applies to you if

You are a foreigner and need a document containing information about your last residence in the Czech Republic.

When to use this service

Whenever you need confirmation of your residence in the Czech Republic.

Service settlement

What you need if you are using this service

To issue a certificate of residence you will need:

• completed form and
• travel document.

Where and how to solve this service

You can apply to the Ministry of the Interior for a certificate of residence:

• by submitting it in person at the office or
• by post.

How much will you pay

You will pay an administratice fee of 50 CZK.

If you apply in person, the administrative fee must be paid by credit card at a Ministry of the Interior office.

If you apply by post, the administrative fee must be paid by bank transfer via the payment details generator on the Information Portal for Foreigners.

Additional information

What is the benefit of this service

You will receive confirmation of your last residence in the Czech Republic, which may be useful when proving the length of your stay in the Czech Republic or when contacting other state authorities.

Appeal options

None

Legislation

Sanctions

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Frequently asked questions

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