Change of address for foreigners in Czechia: where and when to report it, documents and fines

Updated: 13 November 2026

Moving flat is more than signing a new lease. Foreigners in Czechia must report their new address to the authorities — otherwise they risk a fine and trouble when extending their permit. Here are the deadlines for each status and what to file.

Deadlines by type of stay

• Long-term visa over 90 days and long-term residence permit: 30 days from the move if you will stay at the new place for more than 30 days (Section 98 of Act No. 326/1999 Coll.).
• Temporary protection: 3 working days from the actual move.
• EU citizens and their family members: 30 working days if the change will last more than 180 days.
• Permanent residence: the duty to report changes also applies; the deadline depends on the type of permit — check it in advance.

Reminder: after first arriving in Czechia, a foreigner registers with the foreign police within 3 working days unless a hotel or other accommodation provider has registered them.

Documents you need

1. The change notification form (hlášení změn).
2. Passport and residence permit card (shown in person — do not post the originals).
3. Proof of accommodation: a land-registry extract if you own the flat; a lease or sublease contract; or the owner’s confirmation of accommodation (potvrzení o zajištění ubytování) with a notarised signature if the owner does not come in person.
4. Documents in a foreign language must be translated into Czech.

Where and how to file

• In person at a Ministry of the Interior office (OAMP), ideally the one for your new address.
• By registered post — certified copies.
• Via data box (ID 6bnaawp) or by e-mail to posta@mv.gov.cz with a qualified signature.

Who else to tell about your new address

• Your health insurer — within 8 days.
• Your employer, bank, your child’s school or nursery.
• If you are self-employed (OSVČ) — the trade licensing office (it passes the data to the tax office and social security).
• The vehicle register — if you have a car with Czech plates.

Common mistakes

• Telling only the landlord, not the Ministry. It comes up when you extend your permit.
• An owner’s confirmation without a certified signature.
• Registering “on paper” at an address where you do not live — risk of refusal and sanctions.
• Missing the temporary protection deadline — only 3 working days.

Sources

• Portál veřejné správy — hlášení změny bydliště
• Zákon č. 326/1999 Sb., § 98 — hlášení změny místa pobytu
• MV ČR / SUZ — hlášení změn (dočasná ochrana)
• Veřejný ochránce práv — cizinci s dlouhodobým pobytem

This article is for general information only and is not legal or tax advice. Check the current rules before making a decision, or contact us.