Long-term Residence Permit Application or Extension
Žádost o povolení k dlouhodobému pobytu / prodloužení
Multi-purpose form for third-country nationals applying for or extending a long-term residence permit. Covers purposes: employment, business, study, family reunification, and more.
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What to do next
Check this is the right form
When applying for a long-term residence permit after your long-term visa expires (typically after 1 year), or when extending an existing long-term residence permit.Download the official form
Gather what to attach
7 documents go with this form.Fill it in
27 fields explained in plain English. Fill them in your browser, then copy your answers onto the official form.Submit it
Regional MoI office (OAMP). For extensions, submit at the latest on the last day of your current validity. The Ministry states the earliest as 120 days before expiry for Employee Card extensions; check the official page for your own purpose.
At a glance
You (the applicant)
2,500 CZK (application submission), 2,500 CZK (extension)
60 days for issuance, and 60 days for an extension (§ 169t(6)(i))
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Required Attachments
- Valid passport
- 2 passport photos
- Proof of purpose of stay (contract, business license, acceptance letter, etc.)
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of financial means
- Clean criminal record
- Health insurance
Guided Form Companion
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Must be valid for the duration of your intended stay.
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Fields people get wrong
2 fields
Purpose of stay
Účel pobytu
Select your reason: employment, business, study, family, scientific research, etc.
Previous stay details
Information about your current/previous residence status in CZ.
Tips & best practices
4
- Apply for extension before your current permit expires — at the latest on its last day of validity, and you may file well ahead of that
- Your stay is legal while the extension is being processed
- The long-term residence permit can lead to permanent residence after 5 years
- This is a BILINGUAL form (Czech/English) — fill out both columns
Common mistakes to avoid
3
- Applying too late for extension
- Purpose of stay changed but not updated
- Missing documents causing the application to be suspended
Legal basis
Sections 42-44 of Act No. 326/1999 Coll.
Source: ipc.gov.cz