non-EU citizens
CZECH LONG-TERM RESIDENCE PERMIT
Is your residency period running out and you need a “TOP-up?” Top Visa is here to save the day!
You can apply for your initial long-term residence permit, or extend it, directly in the Czech Republic so long as you have been residing here on a previous long-term visa or long-term residence permit. This can be done, at the earliest, 120 days before your current visa or residence permit expires or up until the last day your visa/residence permit is valid.*
(*Please Note: We do NOT advise waiting until the last day your visa/permit is valid for you to apply for, or extend, your long-term residence permit in case an unforeseen event occurs that could prevent you from showing up in person to apply. Failure to apply for a permit in time could result in your continuous residence period being interrupted and your countdown to apply for permanent residence (5 years) and citizenship (10 years) starting over from scratch.)
No need to break a sweat! We’ve got you covered! We can represent you throughout the entire application process on the basis of a power of attorney and take full control over the bureaucracy so you can avoid any unnecessary stress.
This application is lodged in person at the branch office of the Ministry of the Interior in your jurisdiction. Your physical presence is required when applying for your very first long-term residence permit.
When renewing a long-term residence permit, we are able to lodge your application for you with a power of attorney. In such a case, your physical presence is not required until your application is approved. You will then be invited to come to the MOI in person to provide your biometric data and later to collect your biometric card.
Documents needed to apply:
- a valid passport
- 1 passport photo in EU size (35 mm x 45 mm)
- proof of accommodation (rental agreement, ownership deed, or accommodation confirmation form)
- a power of attorney for us to represent you throughout the process (we will provide this)
- a document confirming your purpose of stay (confirmation of studies, marriage certificate, trade license, etc.)
- proof of funds (the amount depends on your purpose of stay)
- health insurance as required by Czech law (we can help arrange this for you), usually for 2 years
- the administrative fee paid in Czech currency stamps (kolkové známky or “kolky”) in the amount of 2,500 CZK
pRICE: 9 500 - 13 500 CZK
Our price includes:
- consultancy provided throughout the entire process
- scheduling an appointment with the Ministry
- scheduling other appointments with the MOI for other tasks (change of address, reporting a new passport, etc.)
- accompanying you at the MOI and interpreting in Czech for you
- help with obtaining your Czech birth number (rodné číslo)
- drafting a power of attorney to represent you while your application is in process, including receiving all correspondence from the MOI on your behalf and delivering any supplementary requested documents to the MOI
- filling out the application form and preparation of all required documents for your application
- staying in touch with the Ministry in case there are any issues that need resolving
- arranging sworn translations and notarized copies, if needed (translation/notary fees not included)
- arranging a bridge visa in your passport in case you plan to travel while your application is being processed
- obtaining the currency stamps required for your application
- tracking the status of your application to see if it has already been approved
- communication with your landlord for the correct completion of your accommodation documents
- communication with other people or entities for purposes regarding your application
- gathering all the required documents from Czech authorities on your behalf
- prolonging your trade license while your application in process and prolonging your trade license after your residence permit issued (if your purpose of stay is “business”)
