Ukrainians in the Czech Republic: who can receive up to 108,000 crowns for relocation

Ukrainians in the Czech Republic have the opportunity to receive funds for new housing — up to CZK 108,000. Find out who is eligible for assistance, what documents are required, and what you need to know about the program's terms and conditions

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Following changes that came into effect on September 1, 2024, many Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic lost their right to live in state-provided humanitarian housing. For those who still live in dormitories in the Central Bohemian Region, a new opportunity has opened up to receive financial assistance to move into rented accommodation.

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Who offers assistance?

The program is implemented by the Czech non-governmental organization Meet 2 Grow in cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic. It runs from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with the support of the European Union under the Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund operational program.

How much can you get?

Assistance is provided in the form of a one-time cash payment covering the costs of:

deposit (kauce),

real estate agent services,

rent,

utility bills.

The amount depends on the number of people in the household:

1–2 people — up to CZK 60,000

3–4 persons — up to 84,000 kroner

5 or more persons — up to 108,000 kroner

In addition to money, Meet 2 Grow offers:

assistance in finding housing,

support in communicating with landlords,

assistance in completing documents.

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Who is eligible to apply?

Assistance is available to Ukrainians who:

- have valid temporary protection issued before December 31, 2023, and have duly extended it;

- lived in humanitarian housing in the Central Bohemian Region before December 31, 2023;

- currently live in the same dormitory on a self-pay basis;

- plan to move to rented accommodation but face financial or language barriers.

How to apply?

Contact the organization Meet 2 Grow. Their specialists will:

assess your situation,

help you gather the necessary documents,

and, if eligible, submit your application.

Required documents:

foreign passport;

valid temporary protection document (visa or PDF);

residence agreement (for residents of self-pay dormitories).

What kind of housing is available?

Assistance is only available if you sign an official lease agreement:

✅ you can rent an apartment or a house;

✅ you can stay with friends or relatives, provided that the accommodation meets the technical requirements;

✅ subletting is only possible in cooperative apartments with the written consent of the cooperative.

❌ Not suitable:

dormitories,

unofficial subletting.

Important: the assistance received is not counted as income when applying for humanitarian aid.

📌 If there is no organization implementing the program in your region, unfortunately, you will not be able to take advantage of this support.

🔗 Details and registration — on the website Meet 2 Grow.

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Reminder! More than 578,000 Ukrainians live in the Czech Republic. For many years, this country has remained one of the most popular destinations for emigration thanks to its stable economy, high quality of life and wide range of employment opportunities. How Ukrainians can move to the Czech Republic in 2025 — read more in our article.

Photo: ČTK / Petr Švancara

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