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Long-term residence extension: documents checklist

prodloužení platnosti povolení k dlouhodobému pobytu

To extend an employee card, Blue Card or long-term residence permit. Answer a few short questions. The permit is already chosen.

Step 1 of 5

What is your citizenship?

Your passport country. It decides which permits apply to you and how foreign documents must be verified.

Quick picks

Documents at a glance

Employee card: Extension

EU Blue Card: Extension

Long-term residence for business: Extension

Long-term residence for family reunification: Extension

Long-term residence for study: Extension

Fees and processing time

CaseFeeProcessing timeValid for
Employee card: Extension 2,500 CZK. Paid by bank transfer or by payment card at the Ministry office. source (opens in a new tab) 60 days. The time stops while the proceedings are interrupted. Up to 2 years. Not longer than your contract or work permit.
EU Blue Card: Extension 2,500 CZK. Paid by bank transfer or by payment card at the Ministry office. source (opens in a new tab) 60 days. The time stops while you are asked to complete the file. 3 months longer than your contract, at most 3 years.
Long-term residence for business: Extension 2,500 CZK. Paid by bank transfer or by payment card at the Ministry office. source (opens in a new tab) 60 days. Up to 2 years each time.
Long-term residence for family reunification: Extension 2,500 CZK (1,000 CZK under 15). Paid by bank transfer or by payment card at the Ministry office. source (opens in a new tab) 60 days. As long as your family member's card. 5 years if your family member has permanent residence.
Long-term residence for study: Extension 2,500 CZK. Paid by bank transfer or by payment card at the Ministry office. source (opens in a new tab) 60 days. Up to 2 years each time for accredited university study.

How to prepare your application

  1. Choose your citizenship, the permit and where you apply.
  2. Collect each document on the list. Check its age, original or copy, translation and apostille.
  3. Book an appointment or prepare to send the application in time.
  4. Pay the fee in the way the office accepts.
  5. After approval, give biometrics and collect your card in time.

Questions and answers

When can I apply for an extension?

At the earliest 120 days before your permit expires and at the latest on its last day.

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Can I stay while I wait for the decision?

Yes. If you applied in time, you stay legally during the proceedings even after your card expires (fikce pobytu, with some exceptions).

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Do I have to go in person?

No. You can apply in person, by post, by data box, by e-mail with a recognised electronic signature, or through a representative.

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How much does an extension cost?

2,500 CZK for employee cards, Blue Cards and long-term residence permits for business, family or study. You can pay by bank transfer or by card at the office.

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No free appointment before my card expires. What now?

No free slot is not an excuse for applying late. Send the application by post or data box, or apply with missing documents before the deadline.

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