Address Registration in Czechia: Foreign Police & OAMP Guide
How to register your residence at the Foreign Police (Cizinecká policie) or OAMP MV ČR within 3 or 30 days.
Registering your place of residence is mandatory for all foreigners living in the Czech Republic. EU citizens must register within 30 days of arrival, while non-EU citizens on long-term visas or residence permits must register within 3 business days at the Foreign Police (Cizinecká policie) or OAMP (Department for Asylum and Migration Policy of the Ministry of the Interior).
Having an official address registration is essential for obtaining a birth number (Rodné číslo), opening a bank account, securing health insurance, and maintaining legal residence status in Czechia.
📋 Step-by-Step Registration Process
- 1
Obtain Proof of Accommodation
Secure an official Doklad o ubytování signed by the property owner, or a certified rental contract (Nájemní smlouva).
- 2
Determine the Correct Office
Visit Cizinecká policie if you hold a short-term or initial visa, or OAMP MV ČR if you are picking up a biometric card (Biometrika).
- 3
Book an Appointment Online
Use the FRS (Foreigners Reservation System) online portal to schedule your visit to the appropriate OAMP department.
- 4
Complete the Registration Form
Fill out the green or white registration card (Přihlašovací tiskopis) with your personal and Czech address details.
- 5
Submit Documents & Pay Stamps
Present your passport, proof of accommodation, health insurance, and kolkové známky (revenue stamps) if applicable.
- 6
Receive Confirmation
The officer will stamp your passport or issue a confirmation of residence (Potvrzení o pobytu).
✅ Required Documents
- ▸Valid passport or national ID card
- ▸Proof of accommodation (Doklad o ubytování) with notarized signature
- ▸Lease agreement (Nájemní smlouva) as supporting proof
- ▸Valid health insurance policy (VZP or PVZP)
- ▸Completed registration form (Přihlašovací tiskopis)
- ▸Revenue stamps (Kolky) if processing biometric residence cards
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✕Missing the 3-day deadline for non-EU citizens or 30-day deadline for EU citizens
- ✕Submitting a lease agreement without the property owner's notarized consent
- ✕Failing to update your name on the building doorbell and mailbox (Poštovní schránka)
- ✕Arriving at OAMP without a pre-booked online reservation during peak hours
💶 Fees and Processing Time
Initial address registration at the Foreign Police is free of charge. Updating residence details at OAMP for long-term permit holders may cost 1,000 CZK payable via revenue stamps (Kolkové známky). Registration is processed immediately on the day of your appointment.
📖 Essential Czech Vocabulary
- Cizinecká policie
- Foreign Police
- Doklad o ubytování
- Proof of accommodation
- Nájemní smlouva
- Rental contract
- Rodné číslo
- Birth / personal identification number
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for registering my address in Czechia?+
Non-EU citizens must register within 3 business days of arrival. EU citizens have 30 days.
Can I register using an Airbnb or hotel address?+
Yes, hotels automatically register guests. For long-term permits, you need a formal Doklad o ubytování.
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