Editing Czechia/Legal/Immigration

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Registration & Temporary Residence in Czechia}}
If you stay in Czechia for '''more than 30 days''', you must '''register at a Foreign Police Department'''. If staying longer than 3 months, you can apply for Temporary residence.

== Report your arrival ==
You must report your arrival if you plan to stay longer than 30 days in the Czech republic. To do this,

* find [https://www.policie.cz/clanek/oddeleni-pobytovych-agend.aspx your Foreigners Police Department based on your region (''kraj'')]. In Prague, it is in [https://www.google.com/maps?hl=de&q=Ol%C5%A1ansk%C3%A1+2176/2,+Prague+3 Olšanská 2176/2, Prague 3].
*  go there during their opening times ([https://www.policie.cz/clanek/odbor-cizinecke-policie-540818.aspx look here for ''Úřední hodiny'')]
* bring
** a travel document (ID or passport)
** proof of residence (e.g.: rental contact)
** health insurance (e.g. EHIC card)
** if possible: proof of arrival date (e.g. train / plane tickets)

It should take only one appointment to get the registration done.

=== Report changes ===

If you change your name, travel document, place of living, you must [https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/eu-citizens-and-their-family-members-the-duties-of-foreign-nationals.aspx report this within 15 / 30 working days].

== Optional: Apply for Temporary residence ==

If you stay longer than 3 months, you can apply for Temporary Residence (''Přechodný pobyt'').

=== Benefits of Temporary residence ===

* easier application for Czech bank accounts (but it is also possible without)
* it is mandatory for credit cards, overdraft, mortgage, driving lessons
* you get [https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/identity-number.aspx Rodné číslo] (national Identity number)

=== How to apply ===

In addition to the requirements for registration, you need:

* a photograph
* proof of the purpose of you stay (Studies, research, employment, business, family unification)
https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/application-forms.aspx?q=Y2hudW09Ng%3d%3d

Read here about [https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/temporary-residence.aspx further details]. It is even possible to send the application by postal service.