Status: permanent residence
The most secure status: free access to work, a permit that does not expire, and a card renewed every 10 years.
Permanent residence lets you work for anyone, be self-employed and stay without a purpose such as a job or study. The permit itself does not expire, but the biometric card does, usually after 10 years. Renew the card from 90 days before expiry up to its last day.
Because your address is printed on the card, moving means a new card: report the move within 30 working days and pay CZK 1,000 (CZK 500 for children).
Long absences can cost you the status, so if you plan to live abroad for a long time, check the current rules with the Ministry first.
In Brno
In Brno, all Interior Ministry residence matters go to the office at Tuřanka 1554/115b. Book through the Foreigners Portal user account or +420 974 801 801.
In Prague
In Prague, go to the Interior Ministry office that covers your district (Chodov, Žukovského, Pekařská or Kolbenova).
Step by step
- Put your card expiry in your profile.
- Report any move within 30 working days.
- Check with the Ministry before a long stay abroad.
Last checked 2026-11-09. Open this guide in the app to add the dates to your calendar.