Reporting a change of address

Non-EU permit holders report a move to the Interior Ministry within 30 days; EU citizens have 30 working days, and only if they will stay over 180 days.

If you hold an employee card, Blue Card or another long-term residence permit or visa, tell the Interior Ministry about a new address within 30 days of moving, as long as you will live there for more than 30 days. Report it after the move, not before. There is no fee. Seasonal-work visa holders have only 15 days and report to the police instead.

Permanent residents (non-EU) have 30 working days, and because the address is printed on the card, a new card is made. That costs CZK 1,000 (CZK 500 for children under 15) and includes a fingerprint appointment, after which you have 60 days to collect the card.

EU citizens report only if they will stay at the new address for more than 180 days, within 30 working days of the move. If you hold a registration certificate or permanent residence document, the change costs CZK 200 because a new document is issued, and certificate holders have to come in person.

You need your passport, proof of accommodation at the new address (for example a lease or the owner's signed confirmation) and the Ministry's change notification form, filled in in block capitals. You can report in person, by post, by Data Box, by email with a recognised electronic signature, or through a representative. If no appointment is free before your deadline, send it by post or Data Box rather than miss it.

Your health insurer, employer, bank and the city's waste-fee office also need your new address. Those are separate from the Ministry and each has its own process.

In Brno

Brno residents report to the Interior Ministry office at Tuřanka 1554/115b. Book through the Foreigners Portal user account or +420 974 801 801, or send the form by post or Data Box.

In Prague

Prague residents report to the Interior Ministry office that covers their new district (Chodov, Žukovského, Pekařská or Kolbenova; Hládkov for students). If you moved to a different Prague district, check which office now covers you.

Step by step

1. Move first. The report is about where you already live.
2. Get proof of accommodation for the new place (lease or the owner's signed confirmation).
3. Fill in the change notification form from the Foreigners Portal.
4. Book an appointment, or send the form with a copy of your passport and the proof of accommodation by post or Data Box. Never post your original passport.
5. Permanent residents and EU certificate holders: pay the fee and attend the appointment for the new document.
6. Update your address with your insurer, employer, bank and city office as well.

Last checked 2026-11-09. Open this guide in the app to add the dates to your calendar.