Czechia long-term residence permit for studies

Third-country nationals whose planned activity meets Czechia’s legal definition of studies.

• Qualifying study activity

  The activity must meet the definition of studies under Section 64. The official guidance includes an accredited university programme; qualifying language and professional preparation for such a programme; secondary or higher vocational study under an exchange programme; and other specified scholarships, study visits, voluntary service and exchange activities.

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• Proof of studies

  Provide an original confirmation of studies or confirmation of enrolment. For a study visit, provide the documents stipulated for that activity instead; for volunteering, provide the agreement with the host organisation.

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• Application form

  Provide an application form.

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• Travel document

  Provide a travel document.

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• Accommodation

  Provide proof of accommodation.

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• Funds for the stay

  Prove funds equal to 15 times the monthly subsistence minimum, plus twice that minimum for every whole month of the expected stay after the first month. The page states a monthly subsistence minimum of CZK 3,130 and half the funds requirement for applicants under 18; it also describes alternative ways to prove that the stay is funded.

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• Photograph

  Provide a photograph.

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• Medical insurance

  Before collecting the entry visa, provide proof of insurance covering necessary and urgent care for the first 90 days together with comprehensive cover for the rest of the stay, or comprehensive cover for the entire permitted stay. The stated cover limit is at least EUR 400,000 per insured event, without cost sharing. The guidance specifies different arrangements for under-18s and exceptions where insurance proof is not required.

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• Criminal record document

  For an application from outside Czechia, provide a document similar to a criminal record certificate issued by your country of citizenship, unless you are under 15. On request, also provide such a document from other states where you lived for a total of six months during the preceding three years.

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• Document format

  For applications outside Czechia, documents generally cannot be older than 180 days, with the stated exceptions. Documents not in Czech or Slovak need certified Czech translations; specified foreign public documents need an apostille or superlegalisation.

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• Parental consentSometimes needed

  Provide parental consent if you are under 18.

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• Medical report if requestedSometimes needed

  Provide a medical report if requested.

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• Residence permit application at a diplomatic missionipc.gov.cz · checked 5 hours agoSourceKč 2,500 per person
• Decision timeThe published legal processing time is 60 days. The time limit stops running if proceedings are suspended or there is another legal ground for it.About 2 months

1. Get ready

   • Check that your activity qualifies

     Check that the planned study or related activity meets the official definition of studies.

   • Get proof of your studies

     Obtain the original confirmation of studies or enrolment, or the specified documents for a study visit or volunteering.

     You’ll need: Confirmation of studies or enrolment, or activity-specific documents

   • Gather your supporting documents

     Prepare the travel, accommodation, funds, photograph and criminal record documents, plus parental consent if applicable.

     You’ll need: Travel document, Proof of accommodation, Proof of funds, Photograph, Criminal record document, Parental consent if under 18

   • Complete and sign the form

     Complete the application form, then print and sign it.

     You’ll need: Signed application form

2. Apply

   • Contact the diplomatic mission

     Contact a diplomatic mission where you are permitted to apply and arrange an appointment.

   • Submit your application

     Submit the application in person at the diplomatic mission and pay the CZK 2,500 consular fee; the mission may waive personal submission in justified cases.

     You’ll need: Signed application form, Supporting documents

   • Wait for the decision

     The Ministry of the Interior assesses the application and may ask you to correct documents or attend an interview.

3. Visa

   • Provide insurance proof and collect your entry visa

     If approved, provide the required medical insurance proof before collecting the D/VR entry visa, unless you can legally enter Czechia another way.

     You’ll need: Proof of travel medical insurance, Travel document

4. Settle in

   • Register after arrival

     When you arrive

     Register at a Ministry of the Interior office within 30 calendar days of arrival with a D/VR visa, or within three days if you entered legally another way.

   • Attend your biometrics appointment

     Attend the scheduled appointment with your travel document and arrange a date to collect your card.

     You’ll need: Travel document

   • Collect your residence card

     Collect the biometric residence card within 60 days of having your biometric data scanned.

The permit can be extended for qualifying continuing studies; holders who complete an accredited university programme may apply for a residence permit to seek employment or start a business.

• Medical Insurance - ipc.gov.czipc.gov.czOfficial
• Long-term Residence Permit in the Czech Republic for the Purpose of Studies - ipc.gov.czipc.gov.czOfficial
• Studies under Section 64 - ipc.gov.czipc.gov.czOfficial
• Proof of Funds for the Stay (Finances) - ipc.gov.czipc.gov.czOfficial
• Formal Requirements (Third-country Nationals) - ipc.gov.czipc.gov.czOfficial

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