Protección temporal en la República Checa para ucranianos en 2025: ¿cómo solicitar y cuáles son las reglas básicas para los refugiados?

Los ucranianos pueden seguir disfrutando de protección temporal en la República Checa en 2025. En este artículo, aprende cómo obtener o extender el estatus, qué derechos proporciona, cuáles son las condiciones para recibir ayuda humanitaria, cómo encontrar vivienda o trabajo, obtener un seguro de salud y a dónde acudir para obtener apoyo

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Ukrainians who remain or arrive in the Czech Republic can obtain or extend temporary protection in the Czech Republic in 2025. This status provides the right to residence, work, social support, education for children and health insurance in the Czech Republic for Ukrainians.

In this article, we will explain how to apply for temporary protection in the Czech Republic, what documents are needed, who is entitled to the status and what basic rules apply in 2025.

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Is temporary protection in the Czech Republic extended in 2025?

The Czech Republic has officially confirmed the extension of the temporary protection program for Ukrainians. Currently, the program is valid until March 31, 2026 - it is until this period that Ukrainians can enjoy all the rights granted by the Czech Republic Ukraine refugee status. However, given that in July 2025, the Council of the European Union officially approved the extension of temporary protection until March 2027, it is predicted that the Czech Republic will also extend this period.

Who can receive temporary protection in the Czech Republic?

The following categories of persons can receive temporary protection status:

- Citizens of Ukraine who resided in Ukraine until February 24, 2022;

- Foreign citizens (not Ukrainians) who legally resided in Ukraine until February 24, 2022, if they cannot return to their country;

- Family members (husband/wife, minor children, other close relatives) of persons who meet the two previous criteria.

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What rights does temporary protection in the Czech Republic give?

Having received temporary protection in the Czech Republic 2025, Ukrainians have a wide range of rights and opportunities:

- Right to residence - legal stay in the country for the entire period of validity of the status.

- Right to work for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic - allows you to work without an additional work permit.

- Health insurance in the Czech Republic for Ukrainians – access to the state health care system (VZP) and free basic medical care.

- Education for children – the opportunity to study in Czech schools on an equal basis with citizens of the country.

- Social assistance for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic – financial support, humanitarian assistance, consultations, language courses.

- Housing for refugees in the Czech Republic – the opportunity to apply for state or municipal housing, or to receive temporary accommodation through support programs.

If you plan to enter the Czech Republic in your own car with Ukrainian registration, you should prepare in advance. Despite the fact that Ukrainians can freely enter the EU, you need to have appropriate insurance for the trip.

A “green card” is mandatory for crossing the border. It can be issued online through Visit Ukraine while still in Ukraine – quickly, officially and by sending it to email.

How to apply for or extend temporary protection in the Czech Republic?

Where to apply for temporary protection in the Czech Republic?

Upon arrival in the Czech Republic, Ukrainians should contact one of the Regional Assistance Centers for Ukraine, where they provide basic consultations, housing assistance, and initial registration. You can find the addresses at the link.

Also, within three days of arrival, it is necessary to register your temporary residence with the Foreigners' Police. This procedure is mandatory: in case of violation of the registration rules, a fine of up to 150 euros may be imposed. In order to complete the registration without problems, it is important to have a note about crossing the Ukrainian or external EU border in your passport.

Please note! All services for applying for a temporary protection visa for Ukrainians are provided absolutely FREE OF CHARGE.

The Czech Republic is developing new rules for accepting refugees, including veterans, details at the link.

We talked earlier about whether it is possible to obtain temporary protection status in the Czech Republic after moving to another EU country.

How to extend temporary protection status in the Czech Republic?

Registration for the extension of temporary protection was done online through the portal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs – OAMP Czech Republic (Odbor azylové a migrační politiky). The deadline for online registration was March 15, 2025. If you do not register online by this date, your temporary protection will expire on March 31, 2025.

After online registration, you received an email confirming the date of your appointment. The email also contained a preliminary extension of your temporary protection until September 30, 2025 and a list of documents that you should bring with you to the appointment.

After that, Ukrainians had to come to the OAMP office in person to receive an updated visa sticker with temporary protection extended until March 31, 2026.

What should I do if I did not register for the extension of temporary protection?

If you have not registered online by March 15, 2025, your temporary protection has expired. Your right to receive benefits related to temporary protection, such as humanitarian assistance, housing assistance, free access to the labor market or access to health insurance, has also been terminated.

You have the opportunity to reapply for temporary protection. Repeated applications for temporary protection are submitted to the Regional Assistance Center for Ukraine (Krajské asistenční centrum pomoci Ukraině – KACPU) under the same conditions as the initial application for temporary protection; it will be assessed whether the person meets the conditions for temporary protection.

Repeated applications for temporary protection do not include the possibility of reapplying for certain types of time-limited benefits.

From September 8, 2025, the official registration for a new special long-term residence permit for refugees with temporary protection will start in the Czech Republic. Read about the conditions and requirements in this article.

What documents are required to apply for temporary protection in the Czech Republic?

To apply for temporary protection for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic, you must prepare the following documents:

1. A completed application form - it is advisable to prepare it in advance to speed up the application process.

2. A valid biometric passport (if available).

3. A document confirming your stay in Ukraine until 02/24/2022.

This can be: a border crossing stamp, confirmation of humanitarian crossing or another document issued in your name, which certifies your residence in Ukraine.

4. Confirmation of your place of residence in the Czech Republic.

If you do not live in a shelter, you must provide a document confirming housing:

- If housing is provided by an individual - use the form for individuals.

- If housing is provided by a legal entity - use the form for legal entities.

In the case of a lease or sublease agreement, notarization of the signature is not required, but it is advisable to attach a certified copy of the agreement.

5. Passport-sized photo (45×35 mm) – if possible.

Important! If you do not submit a valid travel document with your application, the processing of your application may be delayed. The Czech Ministry of the Interior does not guarantee that your application will be processed on the spot without a complete package of documents.

Material and humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians in the Czech Republic

Humanitarian assistance in the Czech Republic can be received by all refugees from Ukraine who have a temporary protection visa. It is provided in two forms:

- Basic financial assistance - covers basic needs (food, clothing, transportation, etc.).

- Housing assistance - depends on the living conditions and status of the person.

The amount of assistance during the first five months of payment is:

- adult - 4,860 CZK;

- child - 3,490 CZK;

- child with a disability - up to 5,235 CZK;

- adult with a disability - up to 7,290 CZK.

After 150 days, the amount of the payment may be reduced to the subsistence minimum (3,130 CZK), if the person is unemployed and does not belong to vulnerable categories.

Who is a vulnerable person in the Czech Republic?

These are children under 18, students under 26, pregnant women, pensioners 65+, people with disabilities and those who care for them.

It is worth noting that since July 2025, new rules for people with disabilities have come into effect in the Czech Republic: instead of fixed amounts, an individual assessment of the level of independence is in effect, which is carried out by the Czech Institute for Health Assessment (IPZS).

The amount of assistance is determined based on the results of the assessment, which covers mobility, self-service, communication, social activity and other daily skills.

Read more about payments for refugees in the Czech Republic in 2025 in this article.

Useful tips for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic

1. How to find a job in the Czech Republic with temporary protection status?

If you have received temporary protection, you have free access to the labor market. This means that you can find any job, sign a contract with an employer and start working.

To get started, you can fill out a job search application on the website of the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Czech Republic.

Find a list of vacancies from the Ministry of Social Labor in the Czech Republic at the link.

2. Where to look for housing for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic?

If you do not have any friends in the Czech Republic and you need temporary housing, contact the Regional Center for Assistance to Ukrainians - they can provide a place to live or help you find shelter.

You can also search for housing yourself on proven online platforms. In particular, if you are ready to pay rent, use popular housing search sites - sreality.cz or bezrealitky.cz.

3. How can a Ukrainian get medical care in the Czech Republic?

Having valid health insurance in the Czech Republic, you can receive medical care in municipal hospitals and clinics on the same terms as citizens of the country.

Detailed information in Ukrainian about health insurance for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic can be found on the official website of VZP: https://pomocukrajine.vzp.cz.

It is important to remember that you will receive access to the Czech health insurance system only after the temporary protection status is approved. To feel as protected as possible throughout your stay in the EU, we recommend purchasing a health insurance policy.

4. Be sure to notify the Czech police of a change of residence

If you have changed your place of residence in the Czech Republic, you are obliged to notify the Foreigners' Police.

To notify of a change of residence in the Czech Republic, as well as other changes, citizens of Ukraine can use the form. The completed form with attachments must be sent by mail to one of the OAMP MV branches or submitted in person. You can also complete everything at the Regional Assistance Centers for Ukraine (RACU), but only on business days.

5. Contacts of Ukrainian assistance centers in the Czech Republic

- Toll-free line of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs: +420 800 601 020.

- Employment Bureau line: +420 950 180 100.

- Information line of the Ministry of Internal Affairs: +420 974 801 802.

- Hotline for refugees from Ukraine (psychological assistance and search for a psychologist): +420 770 600 800.

- Regional Assistance Center for Ukraine (KACPU):

Address: Kolbenova 942/38a, 190 00 Praha – Vysočany

Opening hours: Mon-Thu: 8:00–15:00, Fri: 8:00–14:00

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Let us remind you! Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Denmark has continued to provide shelter to refugees on its territory. We have already told you how to obtain temporary protection in Denmark, the rules for entering the country, finding work and housing in 2025.

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