Main information

If you are an EU citizen with a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic and wish to terminate your stay in the country, you must return your permanent residence permit to the Ministry of the Interior no later than 3 days before the end of your stay. 

If you are a family member with a temporary residence permit in the Czech Republic and wish to terminate your stay in the country, you must return your temporary residence permit to the Ministry of the Interior no later than 3 days before the end of your stay. 

The Ministry of the Interior will revoke your residence permit based on your request.

This applies to you if

You are an EU citizen with a permanent residence permit or his/her family member with a temporary residence permit and you intend to terminate your stay in the Czech Republic.

When to use this service

No later than 3 days before the expiry of your residence permit.

Service settlement

What you need if you are using this service

If you decide to terminate your stay in the Czech Republic, submit your residence card to the relevant office of the Ministry of the Interior no later than three days before the expiry of your residence permit. 

Where and how to solve this service

Submit your residence card in person at the Ministry of the Interior office of your catchment area. 

You can also send the document to the office by post. In this case, send it to the address of the office of your catchment area according to your reported place of residence as a registered letter, stating that you are terminating your stay in the Czech Republic. The postal addresses of offices can be found on the Information Portal for Foreigners.

How much will you pay

None

Additional information

What is the benefit of this service

You will fulfill your legal obligations and be able to leave the Czech Republic.

Appeal options

Legal remedies are not admissible.

Legislation

Sanctions

None

Frequently asked questions

None