Legal stay in the Czech Republic: when a special visa strpeni (Vízum strpění) is issued is considered temporary protection
The Czech Republic offers several legal stay options for refugees. In particular, some Ukrainians, who arrived in the country after February 24, issued a special strpení visa (Vízum strpění). Learn more about when such a visa does not need to be extended and when the document is considered temporary protection
Citizens of Ukraine need to calculate in advance their actions in connection with the expiration of temporary protection in the Czech Republic. In particular, the country offers refugees the option of issuing a special strpeni visa. We tell you about the possibilities of a legal stay in the Czech Republic with the help of such a visa and the conditions for issuing the document.
What is a strpení visa (Vízum strpění) in the Czech Republic?
Strpeni is a special annual visa issued for legal residence and employment in the Czech Republic.
Many Ukrainians, especially those who received such a visa before the start of the war in Ukraine, are concerned about whether their visas are considered temporary protection and whether it is necessary to extend their stay in the country.
In what cases is the strpeni visa considered temporary protection and requires the need for registration?
• You received a visa at the visa center;
• You have received, are receiving, or have been allowed to receive assistance from the Czech Republic;
• The first 150 days of insurance were free;
• You did not issue an employment permit;
• Your visa is not marked D/VS/91, D/SD/91.
When Vízum strpění is not considered temporary protection and the visa is automatically extended?
• To apply for a visa, you filled out an application, paid a stamp duty (300 crowns), attached a photo and provided a document confirming why you cannot leave the Czech Republic at the moment;
• Your visa is marked D/VS/91, D/SD/91;
• You received an employment permit;
• You paid for the insurance yourself.
We will remind you! Refugees from Ukraine temporarily staying in the Czech Republic had to apply for temporary protection in the country. Currently, its validity period is coming to an end, so the question of extending the document arises. Learn about how to do it without a foreign passport or with it at the link.
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The simultaneous stay of visitors in the hotel lobby not more than one person per 10 square meters of serviceable area is allowed.
Persons can visit hotels and stay there (outside hotel room) only if they wear respirator or face mask (including homemade mask), so that the nose and mouth are covered.
Hotel guests are obliged to keep the 1.5 meters distance.
Online check-in making in advance is recommended to avoid queues at check-in to hotel.
Meals in hotels are provided through meals delivery service to rooms upon prior order or at hotel restaurants situated inside or in open areas, provided the distance of at least 1.5 meters between seats at adjacent tables.
Not more than 4 clients are allowed to stay at the table (excluding children under 14 years old). Unless these tables are separated by a special partition;
Self-serve is not allowed.