During residency
The following text provides essential information for non-EU international students regarding their stay in the Czech Republic. We strongly recommend that all non-EU international students read this information as it is crucial for their legal stay in Olomouc, the Czech Republic, or even the entire European Union.
Bridging Label
The student receives a bridging label when submitting the documents for the extension. It allows them to travel abroad and even outside of the borders of the EU/EEA or Schengen areas. Its expiration date will depend on the expected date of obtainment of the renewed residency document.
If, for some reason, your bridging label expires before the receiving of the residency document, the student can apply for a new bridging label through the Ministry of Interior portal. Issue a request, wait for the issuance, and pick up the briding label.
Reporting the changes - Change of Residence
If you decide to move to a new accommodation, you will have to report to changes to MOI within 30 working days. It is a simple process but it will prevent you from any troubles with MOI if you were for example to switch from visa to residence permit or if you were to extend your residency permit. There is no administrative fee for reporting a change of address.
To report the changes, follow the steps bellow:
- Gather the necessary documents - a certified copy of your accommodation contract and the relevant form (in the form, sign "other").
- Submit your documents - you can do this either personally after making an appointment online or by phone, or send the documents by post. If you send the documents by post, we recommend calling MOI no later than week after you send the documents to make sure your letter has arrived.
If you want to change your permanent residence, the rules and requisities are slightly different. You can look them up at the MOI portal.
If you were unsure about something, you can always contact us on welcome@upol.cz.
Acquiring a Birth Number/ID Number
Some students might need a birth number for various administrative procedures (requested by the university, bank, Ministry of Interior, employer, and others).
Several situations can occur:
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You have been assigned a personal identity number but it is not included in the document yet - You can go to the Ministry of the Interior office in person. There you will receive an individual document with the personal identity number you have been assigned. For this, you can make an appointment online.
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You have not been assigned a personal identity number yet - If you have been waiting for a personal identity number for more than 4 months, we recommend that you go to a Ministry of the Interior office and consult the Ministry employees. You can make an appointment online to do so.