OBTAIN A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Even before the start of the large-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, many Ukrainian citizens began to move to European countries, one of which is the Czech Republic. The trend of migration to the Czech Republic continues to this day, due to the security and stability of the economic situation, as well as the availability of jobs and a large number of opportunities for young people. Therefore, citizens of Ukraine and other foreigners during their stay in the Czech Republic must have supporting documents of the legality of such a stay.

Permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic – a document issued after 5 years of stay in the Czech Republic on the basis of a long-term visa and temporary residence permit in the Czech Republic, the main advantage is that a person with a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic is equivalent to a Czech citizen.

Grounds for obtaining a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic

• Long stay in the Czech Republic – 5 years (this period includes the period when the person was in the Czech Republic on visas, study in the Czech Republic, if the person had refugee status or asylum seeker)
• Proof of sufficient financial security (financial security should be sufficient not only for the person planning to obtain a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic, but also for his family)
• Legality of income origin
• Certificate of no criminal record
• Compliance with Czech legislation
• Knowledge of the Czech language, as well as developed communication skills

Opportunities provided by a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic?

• Free medicine, insurance
• Unhindered employment
• Training
• Free movement of EU countries
• Free place of residence in the EU
• A long-term document that does not need to be extended is issued for 10 years
• The next stage is obtaining citizenship.

Which body to contact?

It is necessary to submit an application in the prescribed form (information about the person, his personal data, information about marital status, employment, information about the family). It is necessary to apply to the territorial subdivision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in person.

How long does it take to process an application?

From 2 to 6 months, depending on the body to which the application was submitted.

Is it necessary to pay an administrative fee?

Yes, the amount also differs from the age of the person, an adult pays – 1.5 thousand kroons when applying + 1,000 kroons for the issuance of a certificate, a person under 18 years old pays 700 kroons for applying for an administrative fee and 300 for obtaining a certificate on obtaining a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic.

For how long is a permanent residence permit issued in the Czech Republic?

10 years, with the possibility of extension for another 10 years.

The cost of obtaining a permanent residence in the Czech Republic depends on the amount of services that will be provided by our migration lawyers in the Czech Republic. Usually the range of services includes

• Translation of documents into Czech and its notarization
• Consultations and legal services
• Assistance in preparing and completing all documents
• Interpreter services if necessary
• Assistance with housing and transport

Are there any benefits to obtaining a permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic?
Thus, if a person applies for international protection – the period of stay is 4 years, family members of EU citizens – this period is only 2 years, holders of the “Blue Card” – reduced to 2 years, if you have this card in other EU countries for 5 years.