Main information

If you decide to terminate your residence in the Czech Republic, hand in your biometric card at the corresponding Ministry of the Interior office 3 days before the termination of your residence. At the MoI office you will be issued with a departure order, on the basis of which you will be able to leave the territory of the Czech Republic. 

Departure order will not be granted if you are subject of a visa-free stay on the basis of a bilateral agreement or if you are subject to a Schengen visa.

This applies to you if

You are a third-country national and you want to terminate your residence in the Czech Republic.

When to use this service

No later than 3 days before your residence permit expires.

Service settlement

What you need if you are using this service

If you decide to terminate your residence in the Czech Republic, hand in your residence card to the relevant Ministry of the Interior office 3 days before the end of your residence.

Where and how to solve this service

You must hand in your residence permit in person at a Ministry of the Interior office from your catchment area.

You can also send your residence permit to the office by post. In this case, send it to the address of the office from your catchment according to your reported address of residence as registered or certified mail.

How much will you pay

None

Additional information

What is the benefit of this service

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

Appeal options

None

Legislation

Sanctions

None

Frequently asked questions

None