Prodloužení dočasné ochrany ukrajinských občanů na území ČR

Extension of temporary protection of Ukrainian citizens on the territory of the Czech Republic

The Parliament of the Czech Republic approved an amendment to Act No. 65/2022 Coll. on certain measures in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of Ukraine caused by the invasion of the Russian Federation troops, known as Lex Ukraine. After being signed by the President and published in the Collection of Laws, the amendment entered into force on 1 January 2024.

Among other things, the amendment sets out the conditions under which Ukrainian citizens who have fled to the Czech Republic to escape the conflict triggered by the Russian invasion will have their so-called temporary protection on the territory extended by one year.

An online platform for the registration of the extension of temporary protection is expected to be launched by the Ministry of Interior during January 2024. Holders of temporary protection, which expires on 31 March 2024, will be able to register for its extension here. The registration must be done by 15 March 2024 at the latest, otherwise the temporary protection will expire.

By registering online, the foreigner's temporary protection will be automatically extended until 30 September 2024 - by which time he or she will have to visit the MVČR office to have the visa sticker affixed, the date of the visit will be set immediately during registration. The visa sticker will then extend the temporary protection until 31 March 2025.

At the personal meeting at the MVČR office, the holder of temporary protection shall present a travel document (or other document proving identity in case the holder of temporary protection does not have a travel document) and proof of accommodation (not applicable in case of participation in the state humanitarian accommodation system).

If the applicant is representing a person under 15 years of age, a document proving that the applicant is authorised to do so must also be submitted.

If you have any questions, please contact the authors of this article or the EY tax team with whom you regularly work.

Authors:

Jan Lachmann

Eva Babincová