Residento Guides

    Practical, up-to-date guides to immigration, residence and everyday life in Czechia.

    Tax Residence (daňový domicil) in Czechia: Who Counts as a Tax Resident

    Czech tax residence (daňový domicil) in 2026: the 183-day rule, bydliště, worldwide income, the 100 Kč certificate and filing deadlines. Get clarity fast.

    9 min read

    Extending Long-Term Residence (dlouhodobý pobyt) in the Czech Republic

    How to extend your Czech long-term residence permit (dlouhodobý pobyt): the 120-day window, fikce pobytu, documents, the 2,500 CZK fee and timelines.

    9 min read

    Czech Citizenship (státní občanství): Conditions, Requirements & Timeline

    Czech citizenship (státní občanství): the 5-year residence rule, B1 exam, income proof, documents, fees and the real 15–18 month timeline. Clear guide.

    11 min read

    Becoming OSVČ (Self-Employed) in Czechia: The Živnostenský List, Step by Step

    How to become self-employed (OSVČ) in Czechia in 2026: živnostenský list types, the 1,000 Kč registration, insurance advances and the flat tax explained.

    9 min read

    First Steps After Arriving in Czechia: Address Registration and the Basics

    Just arrived in Czechia? Report your address in 3 working days, sort health insurance, open a bank account, register with a doctor — first-week checklist.

    9 min read

    Family Reunification in Czechia (sloučení rodiny): Documents & Process

    Family reunification (sloučení rodiny) in Czechia 2026: who qualifies, documents, fees, deadlines, insurance and how to apply. Clear, practical guide.

    10 min read

    Checking Your Application Status (stav řízení) and the 60-Day Rule at OAMP

    Track your Czech residence application online (stav řízení), understand the 60-day OAMP deadline, and force a stalled office to decide. Let Max help.

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    Permanent Residence (trvalý pobyt): How the 5-Year Rule Really Works

    Permanent residence in Czechia: who qualifies after 5 years, how study and Lex Ukraine time is counted, the A2 exam, fees and how you can lose it.

    9 min read

    Health Insurance for Foreigners in Czechia (zdravotní pojištění): The 2026 Guide

    Public vs commercial health insurance in Czechia: who qualifies, 2026 costs, children, Ukraine rules, penalties. Get your case sorted in the Residento app.

    10 min read

    Czech Language Exam for Residence (A2) and Citizenship (B1) in 2026

    Czech language exam for permanent residence (A2) and citizenship (B1) in 2026: levels, fees, exam structure, exemptions and how to register. A clear guide.

    9 min read