Attention
Lex Ukraine VII is now in effect. You can begin the online registration for the extension of temporary protection on the Ministry of Interior’s Information Portal for Foreigners.
How can I apply for temporary protection?
If you have arrived after 24 February 2022, you can apply for temporary protection at one of the Regional Assistance Centres for Ukraine (Krajské asistenční centrum pomoci Ukrajině — KACPU). You can also apply if you are a family member, regardless of nationality, and have accompanied a Ukrainian citizen seeking temporary protection in Czechia after 24 February 2022.
You can also apply for temporary protection for family reunification reasons, or exceptionally in other cases. Contact the Ministry of the Interior’s Department for Asylum and Migration Policy (OAMP MV) branch in your area and book an appointment regarding your specific case.
New changes introduced as of 1 January 2024
Changes are related to the functioning of the Regional Assistance Centres for Ukraine (KACPU) and the allocation of state humanitarian accommodation to new applicants for temporary protection. If you are a new applicant, you can find relevant information on the government’s Official Web Portal for Foreigners, including the recently introduced changes.
See an informational graphic on the procedure done by the Ministry of the Interior.
I already hold temporary protection and wish to extend it. How can I do this and what documents are needed?
The online registration deadline was 15 March 2025. If you have not registered online by this date, your temporary protection will expire on 31 March 2025.
Once you had registered online, you received an e-mail confirming the date of your appointment. The e-mail also confirms the preliminary extension of your temporary protection until 30 September 2025 and lists the documents that you should bring to your appointment.
We recommend that you download the confirmation of the extension of temporary protection from your account upon registration.
Please always carry a copy of this document with you, including when travelling.
You should bring these documents to your appointment:
Your travel passport; if you do not have it, bring another identity document.
Proof of accommodation with a notarized signature of the owner (a separate copy for each member of a household). Consult the official website of the Ministry of Interior for more information and to download the needed forms.
Once you have completed the process, you will be issued a visa sticker with your temporary protection extended until 31 March 2026.
If you are unable to attend your appointment in person due to serious illness or mobility issues, please see the instructions provided on the Web Portal for Foreigners (at the end of the tab “Prodloužení”/”Продовження”).
If you do not come to this appointment, and you do not reschedule or inform the Ministry of Interior, your temporary protection will expire on 30 September 2025.
For more detailed information, please call the Temporary Protection Info Line at +420 974 801 802
You can see the samples of the documents confirming temporary protection here
What document do I receive to confirm my temporary protection?
You will receive a visa sticker in your passport that indicates the validity and the type of temporary protection code.
You can see the samples of the documents confirming temporary protection here
What to do if I did not register for an extension of temporary protection?
If you did not register online by 15 March 2025, your temporary protection has expired. Your eligibility for temporary protection-related benefits, such as humanitarian benefits, housing assistance, free access to the labour market, or access to health insurance, has also been terminated.
You have the option to apply for temporary protection again. Repeated applications for temporary protection shall be submitted at the KACPU under the same conditions as the initial application for temporary protection; it will be assessed whether the person meets the conditions for temporary protection.
Repeated applications for temporary protection do not provide for the possibility of reapplying for certain benefits that are limited in time.
For example:
I already had temporary protection and have already exhausted the legal 90 days of paid health insurance.
You are not allowed for another 90 days when reapplying for temporary protection; if your temporary protection has expired, or you have previously closed temporary protection and applied for it again, you will not be entitled to free humanitarian housing again.
What legal guidelines can I refer to if the validity of my residence permit is questioned?
If you came across any errors or questions regarding the validity of your temporary protection, please refer to the Ministry of Interior or our legal partners for legal assistance.
What are my rights and entitlements?
With granted temporary protection in Czechia, you have the right to stay legally in the country during the validity of your temporary protection and abide by the Czech laws and obligations. You have free access to the labour market without additional procedures. Children aged 6-15 are obliged to attend the Czech schools. With mandatory public medical insurance, you have access to health care (which is free for some groups of persons, such as children, seniors above 65 years old, students, caregivers etc.). As a temporary protection holder, you can apply for some social protection benefits like humanitarian subsidy under the Labour Office (Urad peace: “humanitární dávka“), and to any other assistance programs, such as legal and social counselling, language and integration activities provided in your location.
The rights and obligations of persons granted temporary protection, which are not regulated by the Law on Temporary Protection or the Law on Certain Measures in Connection with the Armed Conflict on the Territory of Ukraine, are regulated by the Law on the Stay of Foreigners.
You are responsible for informing the Ministry of Interior about any changes in your personal data, such as your address, surname, first name, marital status, or travel document. These changes must be reported to the Ministry within 3 working days. You can report the changes in person, and they will be updated immediately. Failure to notify the Ministry in time may result in a fine. Alternatively, you can notify the Ministry by mail or using the “Data Box” (Datová schránka). You can also visit a Ministry branch during business hours without an appointment and be received on a first-come, first-served basis.
Can I apply for temporary protection in Czechia if I already have temporary protection in another country?
No, according to Czech legislation, an application for temporary protection is not accepted if submitted by a foreigner who has applied for or been granted temporary protection in another EU Member State. Exceptions are made for qualified cases of family reunification. For more information, please contact the Ministry of Interior’s Department for Asylum and Migration Policy (MV OAMP).
Any other long term residence permit or visa granted by a third country may also be a reason not to grant or extend temporary protection in Czechia. For more information, please refer to the Temporary Protection page on the official website of the Ministry of Interior (section “Інше”/”Jiné”).
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