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If  you  are an EU citizen - Duties after arrival

One of the obligations ensuing from the Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals for citizens of the EU, Iceland,Norway, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland is the "reporting requirement" in the event that the length of the intended stay in the CzechRepublic is longer than 30 days. In this situation, within 30 days of entering the Czech Republic, an individual is required to report his/her presence to the appropriate Foreign Police Department that holds jurisdiction in the location of his/her stay in the Czech Republic.

This obligation does not apply if the person providing accommodation submits the registration forms on behalf of the citizen of the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland. The reporting requirement also does not apply to persons younger than 15 years of age, consular staff of a foreign state or the personnel of an international governmental organisation accredited in the Czech Republic and their family members who are registered with the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or to foreign nationals whose accommodations are secured through the Ministry of the Interior

Citizens of the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland are also bound to report the change of surname, marital status, changes in data contained in the residence card (i.e. certificate of temporary residence or permanent residence permit). In case of a stay without any residence card, these changes are to be reported to the Foreign Police. In case any residence permit/certificate was issued, changes are reported to the MOI. Citizens of the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein or Switzerland can temporarily stay in the Czech Republic without any special permit, solely on the basis of a travel document or an identity card. If they intend to stay in the Czech Republic for longer than 3 months, they can request a certificate of temporary residence or apermanent residence permit to be issued.

I you are not a citizen of EU - Duties after arrival

Nationals of third countries are obliged to report their presence in the Czech Republic with the appropriate Foreign Police Department that holds jurisdiction over the location of the place of their stay in the Czech Republic, within a timeframe of 3 working days of their entry to the Czech Republic. If you are arriving to receive a long-term or permanent residence permit, you may also take care of this duty at the relevant MOI office, where you are bound to fulfil your duties related to biometric data.

When fulfilling the reporting duty, the foreigner presents a valid travel document and a completed registration card (available at office). The Foreign Police is also entitled to request to see proof of travel medical insurance. The obligation to report arrival does not apply if the person providing accommodation submits the registration forms on behalf of the foreign national. The reporting duty also does not apply to persons younger than 15 years of age, consular staff of a foreign state or the personnel of an international governmental organisation accredited in the Czech Republic and their family members who are registered with the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or to foreign nationals whose accommodation is secured through the Ministry of the Interior. If arriving to receive a long-term or permanent residence permit, it is still necessary to appear within 3 days from arrival at the relevant MOI office to provide biometric data.

Foreigners are also required to report a change of name, marital status and change in a travel document or in a residence card. In case of a visa-free stay or a stay on a short-term visa, these changes are to be reported to the Foreign Police. In case of long-term visas or long-term and permanent residencies, these changes are to be reported to the relevant MOI office.