In the Czech Republic, residence matters are handled by two divisions of the Ministry of the Interior (MV ČR): The Foreign Police and the Department of Asylum and Migration Policy (OAMP).
Foreign Police
The Foreign Police is responsible for processing short-term visas (up to 90 days), registering newly arrived migrants in the Czech Republic, checking residence permits (e.g., at workplaces or in public), and enforcing regulations when residence conditions are violated.
Residence Administration Department
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Olšanská 2176/2, 130 51 Prague 3
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+420 974 820 317
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Mon: 08.00–18.00
Wed: 08.00–18.00
Thu: 08.00–15.00
Department of Asylum and Migration Policy (OAMP)
If you plan to stay in the Czech Republic for longer than 90 days, OAMP will be the key institution you’ll frequently interact with regarding your stay. OAMP handles long-term visas, long-term and permanent residence permits, temporary stays for EU citizens and their family members, biometric cards, etc.
Be sure to adhere to deadlines set by OAMP. Always check when specific residence matters or notification of changes must be addressed, as these regulations are very strict in the Czech Republic.
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If you need to visit OAMP, book your appointment in advance to avoid waiting for a long time!
You can schedule an appointment online at ipc.gov.cz or by phone.
The Client Centre for Providing Information to Foreigners
The line is available for communicating in Czech and English only.
Information Line for Temporary Protection
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You can also call the information line if:
- You have general questions regarding immigration matters.
- You need to find out application requirements.
- You are unsure how to proceed with residence matters or which office to contact.
OAMP Office Locations
Foreigners’ Residence Unit, Prague I – Žukovského
Districts: Prague 3, Prague 2, Prague 1, Prague 6, Prague 7, Prague 8
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Žukovského 888/2, 161 00 Prague 6 – Ruzyně
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Mon, Wed: 8.00–17.00
Tue, Thu: 8.00–15.00
Fri: 8.00–12.00 *
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by appointment only
Foreigners’ Residence Unit, Prague II – Chodov
Districts: Prague 10, Prague 4, Prague 5
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Cigánkova 1861/2, 148 00 Prague 4 – Chodov
schedule
Mon, Wed: 8.00–17.00
Tue, Thu: 8.00–15.00
Fri: 8.00–12.00 *
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by appointment only
Foreigners’ Residence Unit, Prague V – Kolbenova
Districts: Prague 9
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Kolbenova 942/38a, 190 00 Prague 9 – Vysočany
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Mon, Wed: 8.00–17.00
Tue, Thu: 8.00–15.00 *
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by appointment only
Foreigners’ Residence Unit, Central Bohemia – Pekařská
Districts: Prague-west, Prague-east
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Pekařská 641/16, 158 00 Prague 5 – Jinonice
schedule
Mon, Wed: 8.00–17.00
Tue, Thu: 8.00–15.00
Fri: 8.00–12.00 *
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by appointment only
Foreigners’ Residence Unit, Prague III – Hládkov (student office)
Scope: international (third country) students of universities residing in Prague, including Praha-východ and Praha-západ
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Hládkov 682/9, 169 00 Prague 6 – Střešovice
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Mon–Thu: 8.00–16.00 *
Fri: 8.00–12.00 *
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by appointment only
Foreigners’ Residence Unit Prague – Letná Specialized Office
This office only attends to clients with an appointment upon request of the administrative authority.
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Nad Štolou 936/3, 170 00 Prague 7 – Holešovice (Letná)
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Mon–Thu: 8.00–16.00 *
Pá: 8.00–14.00 *
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by appointment only
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You can mail the completed form and required documents to the Ministry of the Interior office according to your place of residence. Send the documents as a registered letter, preferably with a delivery note.
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- If you need to have your documents verified, you can do it at any CzechPOINT.
- For official translations, contact a certified court translator.
Regional Centres for Help and Assistance to Ukraine (KACPU)
To arrange temporary protection, contact the Regional Centre for Help and Assistance to Ukraine:
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Kolbenova 942/38a, 190 00 Prague 9 – Vysočany
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Mon–Thu: 8.00–15.00
Fri: 8.00–14.00
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In Prague, you can apply for temporary protection only if you have secured accommodation. State-provided humanitarian housing is assigned only at KACPU in Ostrava.
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- Label your mailbox with your name – OAMP and other institutions will communicate with you via mail.
- Always carry your valid residence permit with you.
Obligations of Foreigners
- Upon arriving in the Czech Republic, you must notify the relevant office of the Foreign Police (or, for third country citizens with long-term or permanent residence, the Ministry of the Interior office) of your place of residence.
- You are required to report all changes to OAMP, such as changes to your address, surname, marital status, passport details, and other information listed on your residence permit.
- If you were granted a long-term or permanent residence permit (without the condition of prior residence on the territory of the CR) after January 1, 2021, you are likely required to complete an adaptation-integration course within one year of receiving your residence permit. Check if this obligation applies to you here.
Detailed information on obligations of foreigners
Detailed information on residence legislation
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If you need legal advice on residence issues, you can contact Integration Center Prague, which offers free legal advice. You need to schedule an appointment in advance at +420 252 543 846. If you do not speak Czech well yet and need interpreting, you can use the free services of intercultural workers.
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