Proces získání zvláštního dlouhodobého pobytu v roce 2026

At its meeting on February 16, 2026, the government decided that holders of temporary protection will again have the opportunity to obtain special long-term residence permit if they meet the conditions. The process and conditions remain similar to the previous year, but the dates by which the conditions must be met are changing.

Holders of temporary protection will first need to express their interest in special long-term residence permit through online registration during April 2026 (exact dates will be specified by the Ministry of the Interior). Each adult must express their interest individually and, if applicable, on behalf of their minor children. The Ministry of the Interior will subsequently evaluate the fulfillment of the conditions within the shared household.

The main conditions include:

• A gross annual income of at least CZK 440,000 for the tax period of 2025. The income increases by CZK 110,000 for each additional person in the shared household.
• No criminal record (does not apply to individuals under 15 years of age).
• Continuous residence in the Czech Republic under temporary protection for at least 2 years (as of April 1, 2026).
• Continuous registration with public health insurance without arrears.
• Notification of residence and a valid travel document on the date of biometric data collection and receipt of the permit.
• Children aged 6 to 14 must meet compulsory school attendance requirements.
• Applicants must not have received humanitarian benefits from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

Applicants who meet the conditions will be able to register electronically for biometric data collection from October 2026 to December 31, 2026. Subsequently, the residency permit will be issued.

The expression of interest in special long-term residence permit is valid for one year. If an applicant expressed interest in 2025 (but did not meet the conditions), they must express interest again in this round.

Authors:
Eva Babincová
Michaela Poláková