• travel document;
• the hosting agreement concluded with the research institution;
• a written statement from the hosting institution stating that it will cover the return costs or the costs after the expiry of your residence permit;
• proof of no criminal history and fulfill actual health measures set out by Ministry of Health – upon request.

To obtain a visa for the purpose of collecting a long-term residence permit for the purpose of scientific research, you must show proof of travel medical insurance.

When first arriving, you must within 3 working days upon arrival appear in person at the Ministry of the Interior office where you shall complete your duties as to biometric data.

You are obliged to collect the long-residence permit within the time limit set by the Ministry of the Interior, however, at latest 60 days after the acquisition of your biometric data.

Non – compliance with those duties results in obligation of Ministry of Interior to terminate the procedure (reject the application)

• travel document;
• sufficient income to support yourself and your family;
• proof of no criminal history if necessary;
• accommodation; and
• the required knowledge of the Czech language.

Applications for permanent residence permits shall  be filed at the relevant offices of the Ministry of the Interior

More on permanent residence permits

A status of the EU long-term resident may be granted after five years of continuous residence in the Czech Republic, provided that you have not seriously disturbed public order or threatened public security of the Czech Republic or any other EU country.

Sufficient financial resources must be proven.

This status is generally granted simultaneously with a permanent residence permit, but may be granted at a later stage as well.

Applications for a status of a long-term resident shall be filed at the relevant offices of the Ministry of the Interior.

More on this status and the required documents