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General information on border crossing?You can enter Czech Republic from Slovakia, Poland, Austria or Germany by car or train. Czech hotline for general immigration questions (+420) 974 801 801 and visit www.mpsv.cz |
What documents do I need to enter?You can enter Czech Republic with any of the following documents:
In order to prove family/marital status, birth certificates and a marriage certificate are required. The telephone number of the DPSU hotline ("Trust" Service) is 1598. You can use it for questions of a consultative nature within the competence of the State Border Service of Ukraine. For more information about the documents with which you can cross the border, and about the categories of citizens who are allowed to travel outside Ukraine, see here Ukrainians staying in the Czech Republic can issue a foreign passport at the Consulates of Ukraine. However, currently the number of people willing to receive the document is quite large, so the procedure may take a long time. Sometimes even the term of its production may be longer than the period of extension of temporary protection. Also, please note that the laws of the Czech Republic oblige foreigners to report any changes to their personal data. Therefore, when you receive a foreign passport, you must notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Czech Republic. To do this, contact the Office of Migration Policy (OAMP) at your place of residence. If you did not have time to notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Czech Republic about issuing a new passport, then when filling out the online form, indicate that you do not have a passport. "Passport Service" has become available in Czech Republic The State Migration Service, together with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, opened new division of DP "Dokument" in Czech Republic (Prague). As reported on the website of DP "Dokument", mobile and technical complexes - specially equipped white minibuses with the "Passport service" symbol - have been put into operation in Prague. Visitor service is provided from Monday to Saturday, inclusive, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. by electronic and "live" queue. In Prague, mobile complexes are located at: Namesti Republiky 658/8, 110 00, Stare Mesto, Praha 1 (site behind OC Kotva). Here, Ukrainians can get the following services:
Payment for services in mobile complexes is made on the spot using the online service (cash payment is not available). To do this, you need to have a smartphone and a bank card or its details. Website & address |
What happens after a border crossing?Ukrainian citizens must do the following upon entry:
More information to be found here We recommend visiting the center for assistance to displaced persons in Prague after arrival. Every Ukrainian can get advice or help here:
In addition, there is a space for young people and children, and there is also an opportunity to take the necessary things. The help center is open at the following address: Novaฬkovyฬch street 1954/20a, Praha 8-Libenฬ district near the metro station "V Palmovka". Working hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
How can I get from the border to the capital (a certain town)?You can reach other cities by: Free trains operated by ฤeskรฉ drรกhy
On December 15, FlixBus launched a new flight from Ukraine to the Czech Republic (Poltava-Prague). You can book a ticket on the official website of the company Currently, the Czech Republic can be reached with a transfer on the Kyiv - Prague route, with a transfer in Przemysฬl. Train number 715 starts its journey at 8:30 a.m. in the capital, then goes to Przemysฬl (arrival at approximately 7:53 p.m.). From there, at 20:48, the RJ 1000 train goes to the Czech Republic. The final destination is Prague the next morning at 8:55. Discount on travel for Ukrainian refugees in Prague Ukrainians who have temporary protection documents are allowed to use the "Person in need of material assistance 2" preferential travel card. This ticket is valid in Prague (tariff zones P, O, B). Refugees must first contact the Information Center to be assisted in purchasing a ticket. See the link |
How can I travel to another (specific) country?Ukrainians or citizens of other visa-free countries can continue to travel to other EU/Schengen countries for up to 90 days in 180 days. If you have been granted temporary protection and you do not hold a valid travel document, the Ministry of the Interior or the Police will issue Travel Identity Card but only after proving that you need to leave the Czech Republic (by plane ticket, bus / train ticket, professional reasons). Local conditions at workplace do not allow the Police or the Ministry of the Interior to issue Travel Identity Cards in other than truly well founded cases. Check out the official governmentโs page Travel options are:
The main advantage of the FlixBus carrier is a convenient one-ticket transfer system. To book a route with a transfer, you must enter the city where you plan to go during the reservation, and the system will automatically build convenient routes for you. |
How long can I stay?You can stay in the Czech Republic up to 90 days in any 180-day period visa free. If you received and extended temporary protection, you will be able to stay in the Czech Republic until September 30, 2023. |
Where can an unaccompanied minor get help?You can contact the offices of social-legal protection of children (they are part of the social affairs departments of municipal and regional authorities); contacts are available on the websites of all offices. You can also contact the 24-hour information line of the Ministry of the Interior: +420 974 801 802 or e-mail ukrajina@mvcr.cz. An official leaflet about help provided to Ukrainian children is here |
Are there any Covid-related requirements and if yes, what are they?Currently, there are no Covid-related requirements at the border applicable to people fleeing war in Ukraine. |
Where do I register for temporary protection?You should apply for temporary protection at the Regional Assistance Centers of Ukraine
In other cases, you should apply for temporary protection in person at the OAMP MV In order to apply for temporary protection you need to fill out a form, have a valid foreign biometric passport and a photo (45 x 35 mm). The application form to be printed and filled out is available here The list of centers is collected at the link |
Can I get temporary protection in this country if I have previously obtained temporary protection in another country?The Czech Republic does not grant temporary protection to persons who already had such status in another EU country. If you had temporary protection in another country, you will not be able to get it again in the Czech Republic. |
How to extend the status of temporary protection?In December, the Czech Republic officially extended the term of legal stay for Ukrainians until 2024, but not automatically, but on the condition that documents are reissued. You should have extended your temporary protection until March 31, 2023. If you have not done so, your temporary protection has expired. By registering and reserving a specific term, your temporary protection will be extended until September 30, 2023. In this way, you will have enough time to come to our office on the predetermined date to receive the visa sticker. Pay attention! On the date you chose during online registration, you must personally arrive at the branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The permit renewal process is free. What is a strpeniฬ visa (Viฬzum strpeฬniฬ) in the Czech Republic? Strpeni is a special annual visa issued for legal residence and employment in the Czech Republic. In what cases is the strpeni visa (Viฬzum strpeฬniฬ) considered temporary protection and requires the need for registration?
When Viฬzum strpeฬniฬ is not considered temporary protection and the visa is automatically extended?
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What are my rights while I wait to get temporary protection?You should receive protection immediately. Before you receive it, you are considered a tourist. Urgent assistance is provided regardless of status but the scope of support is limited. Official information can be read at mvcr.cz |
What documents will I receive once I get temporary protection?You will get a visa sticker in your travel document. If you have been granted temporary protection and you do not hold a valid travel document, the Ministry of the Interior or the Police will issue Travel Identity Card but only after proving that you need to leave the Czech Republic (by plane ticket, bus / train ticket), under condition that travelling is necessary for professional reasons or another urgent reason. A travel identity card shall not be issued for the purpose of travel to Ukraine. Local conditions at the Police and Ministry of the Interior offices allow issuing Travel Identity Cards only in truly well founded cases. |
May I temporarily return to Ukraine? What will happen to my protection status?Temporary protection does not expire if you leave to Ukraine, unless you permanently leave the Czech Repuiblic. If you leave the Czech Republic for a long period of time, the temporary protection is not cancelled. However, trips lasting more than 10 working days may result in the loss of the right to:
If you are traveling for a longer period of time, we recommend that you consult your health insurance company. |
Can I move around the country and the European Union freely while under temporary protection?Yes, you can travel around the country and within the Schengen area with the visa sticker, however only for a maximum period of 90 days wihin 180 days. |
Can I apply for asylum while under temporary protection? What is the difference?In the current situation, asylum procedure is not an optimal solution. It is faster and more efficient to request temporary protection which will give you free access to the labour market. However, every foreign national has the right to apply for asylum. The main differences from the temporary protection are the following: Temporary protection:
Asylum:
You can also apply for "family reunification" if a family member already resides legally in the EU. Official information at mvcr.cz |
How and where can I apply for the residency?You can apply for residence (temporary protection status) at the Regional Centers for help and Assistance to Ukraine (KACPU) More information is available at mvcr.cz |
How long I need to wait to get the residency?You should receive temporary protection (residence) immediately upon arrival. |
What if I don't have the international passport?If you can verify your identity with a Ukrainian ID card, you can still apply for temporary protection. If you do not have any proof of identity, please contact the Embassy of Ukraine The laws of the Czech Republic state that in order to extend the status of temporary protection, it is necessary to have a foreign passport, but in case of its absence, a Ukrainian can obtain a permit on the basis of a Ukrainian document. To do this, when filling out the online form, you need to indicate that you do not have a passport. Where can Ukrainians get a foreign passport in the Czech Republic? Ukrainians staying in the Czech Republic can issue a foreign passport at the Consulates of Ukraine. However, currently the number of people willing to receive the document is quite large, so the procedure may take a long time. Sometimes even the term of its production may be longer than the period of extension of temporary protection. Also, please note that the laws of the Czech Republic oblige foreigners to report any changes to their personal data. Therefore, when you receive a foreign passport, you must notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Czech Republic. To do this, contact the Office of Migration Policy (OAMP) at your place of residence. If you did not have time to notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Czech Republic about issuing a new passport, then when filling out the online form, indicate that you do not have a passport. The State Migration Service, together with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, opened new division of DP "Dokument" in Czech Republic (Prague). As reported on the website of DP "Dokument", mobile and technical complexes - specially equipped white minibuses with the "Passport service" symbol - have been put into operation in Prague. Visitor service is provided from Monday to Saturday, inclusive, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. by electronic and "live" queue. In Prague, mobile complexes are located at: Namesti Republiky 658/8, 110 00, Stare Mesto, Praha 1 (site behind OC Kotva). Here, Ukrainians can get the following services:
Payment for services in mobile complexes is made on the spot using the online service (cash payment is not available). To do this, you need to have a smartphone and a bank card or its details. |
How can a Ukrainian refugee register a newborn in this country?You can register the birth of a child only at the consulate. There, the determination of his origin and the assignment of his surname, first name, and patronymic are carried out. The application for registration must be submitted immediately, but no later than one month after the birth of the child, and in the case of a stillborn child - no later than three days. The registration process takes place at the place of birth or at the place of residence of the child's parents or one of them (with a written application). At the same time, in case of illness, death of the parents or for other reasons it is impossible to register the birth - the application can be submitted by relatives or other persons authorized by the representative of the health care institution in which the child was born or is currently. What is required for registration?
Registration is free, and based on its results, parents are issued a birth certificate. How to return to the homeland with a child born in the Czech Republic? In order for Ukrainians to return home with a child born in the Czech Republic, they must have with them:
Is the status of a citizen of Ukraine preserved during the birth of a child in the Czech Republic? A newborn Ukrainian in the Czech Republic retains the status of a citizen of Ukraine. Data on citizenship and nationality in the act record of birth and certificate are not filled in, which is why a corresponding entry is made in the column "For marks". In addition, a person whose parents or one of his parents were citizens of Ukraine at the time of his birth is a citizen of Ukraine. The place of birth of the baby does not affect the possibility of him acquiring Ukrainian citizenship. |
Where to apply in case of death of a Ukrainian abroad? How to repatriate the deceased to their homeland?There are several steps involved in the process of body repatriation from abroad to Ukraine: 1. Notify the authorities. The first step of body repatriation from abroad to Ukraine is to contact the local authorities in Czech Republic, so you can register the death. Ukrainian embassy 2. Arrange the correct documents. Youโll need to have all the right paperwork before you can repatriate your loved one home from abroad to Ukraine. If you are repatriating a body to Ukraine for burial or cremation, the documents you will need include:
All the mentioned documents should be authenticated, legalized and translated into Ukrainian by the certified translator. The originals of abovementioned documents and notarized translations, must accompany the casket containing the deceased, or urn with ashes, to Ukraine. The passport of the deceased person should be sent to the Embassy of Ukraine along with a notarized and authenticated copy of the Certificate of Death, and a translation from Czech to Ukrainian. The Embassy is to make correspondent procedures with the passport and can forward it back if it is required to accompany the casket containing the deceased, or urn with ashes, to Ukraine. The Embassy is to be informed of the date, time, and the place of delivery of the casket containing the deceased, or urn with ashes, to Ukraine. Only the next of kin relatives of the deceased, or persons correspondingly authorized by them, can receive the casket or urn. 3. Transport the deceased to Ukraine. The casket containing the body, or urn with ashes, must be sealed by the Funeral Home. There are no strict requirements with respect to the urn with ashes; however, the body should be transported in a metal casket, made of zinc-plated steel or tinplate not more than 0,4 thick. For the air cargo transportation, it is necessary to specify a cemetery in Ukraine as well as Ukrainian Funeral Home which will take care of the casket, or the urn with ashes, in Ukraine. Both are a subject of private choice by the relatives or friends of the deceased person. Source |
Where can I take a photo for my documents?There are many shops that offer such services. Look for printer shops and copy centers nearby your area on Google Maps. |
Where can I translate my documents?Free translations of legal documents are available at orangetree.cz |
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