Registration of residence by a third-country national after arrival in the Czech Republic

Hlavní informace

This is a notification of presence on the territory of the Czech Republic to the Department of Foreign Police within 3 working days from the date of entry into the territory. 

Týká se vás to pokud

As a foreigner who arrives in the Czech Republic without a visa with a biometric passport or with a long-term visa, you are obliged to notify the Foreign Police Department of your presence within 3 working days.

As a foreigner who comes to the Czech Republic to receive a long-term or permanent residence, you must register at the Ministry of the Interior within 30 days (if you have been issued a DV/R) or within 3 days (if you are coming without a visa).

You do not need to get registered if you:

  • have met this requirement at the accommodation (e.g. you are staying at a hotel, dormitory or another accommodation establishment),
  • you are under 15 years of age,
  • you are a staff member of a foreign country’s diplomatic mission or an international government organisation accredited in the Czech Republic (this also applies to your family members who are registered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), or
  • you are a third country citizen and the Ministry of the Interior provides you with accommodation.

Kdy službu řešit

Within 3 working days of arrival in the Czech Republic.

Vyřízení služby

Co potřebujete pokud službu řešíte

In order to get registered you will need:

  • Travel document
  • Registration form (available at the Police Department)
  • Proof of travel medical insurance

Kde a jak službu řešit

You must register in person at the relevant department of the Foreign Police within 3 working days.

Kolik budete platit

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Doplňující informace

Jaký má služba benefit

Once you have declared your place of residence, your residence will be registered at that address and you will have fulfilled your legal obligation.

Možnosti odvolání

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Legislativa

Sankce

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Časté dotazy

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