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Long-term residence permit - general information

If you intend to temporarily live in the Czech Republic more than 1 year, you can apply for long term residence permit.

There is a possiblity to apply for long term residence permit directly in the Czech Republic at the Ministry of Interior on condition that: 

  • you have been residing in the Czech Republic on a visa for a stay of over 90 days
  • you intend to temporarily live in the Czech Republic more than 90 days  
  • if the purpose of your stay remains the same (exceptions are made blue card, employee card, family members of scientist)

In given cases (purpose studies, scientific research, family reunification, resident of another EU Member State, blue card or employee card or ICT card), an application for a long-term residence permit without the precondition of staying on a visa for over 90 days can be submitted at the Czech Embassy. In that case, if you want to apply in Qatar, you must have appointment booked via e-mail: consulate_doha@mzv.cz and confirmed by Czech Embassy on particular date and time. 

More detailed information you can find at the web site on the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic. 

 

 

 

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