Praha 1
Historic center: 30,343 residents in 550 ha, the most expensive square meter in the city and high tourist flow.
506 CZK/m² · 60 m² ≈ 28,683 CZK
Who it suits: for those for whom walking distance to the center is more important than price
Prague
Prague: A Guide for Foreigners
What you need to know about living Prague: where to look for housing and work, where to go for documents, and how to travel to Ukraine.
AVERAGE PAY IN THE REGION
67 945 Kč
UKRAINIANS IN THE CITY
174,544 people
Prague is not just a capital, but a separate region of Czechia: 1,405,551 inhabitants and 496 km² administratively coincide with the region's borders. For the reader, this has a practical consequence: when statistics say "salary in Prague," it really means the city, not the surrounding area. The average gross salary here is 67,945 Kč — Prague is the only region in the country where it is higher than the Czech average (50,282 Kč).
There are 174,544 Ukrainians in Prague — this is almost half of all foreigners in the city and the largest foreign community by a large margin (second place, Slovakia, has 33,459). Approximately every fourth resident of Prague is a foreigner.
The price for this is the cost of living. Rent for a 2-room apartment as of July 25, 2026, started at 26,000 Kč, and unemployment here is the lowest in the country (3.78%) precisely because there are always jobs — the question is whether there are enough to cover rent.
Useful links for newcomers
The city in numbers
Every figure carries its source and period. Where a number comes from listings rather than official statistics, it is marked as a market snapshot.
Average salary
67,945 Kč gross
+8.2% year-on-year nominally, +6.5% really. For all of Czechia — 50,282 Kč
ČSÚ · 1st quarter 2026
Median salary
52,793 Kč gross
men 58,440 / women 48,740 Kč. The average is 24% higher than the median — high incomes pull it up
ČSÚ · Year 2025
Rent for a 1-room apartment (1+kk/1+1)
14,000–25,000 Kč/month
typically 16,000–21,000 Kč for 27–35 m². 889 listings in the selection
Rent for a 2-room apartment (2+kk/2+1)
26,000–34,500 Kč/month
1,508 listings in the selection. Plus záloha na služby (advance payment for services) and deposit — these are separate costs
Water (vodné + stočné)
157.21 Kč/m³ with VAT
vodné 77.87 + stočné 79.34. Included in záloha na služby (advance payment for services), you do not pay this separately
PVK · from January 1, 2026
Monthly pass
550 Kč (reduced fare 130 Kč)
annual — 3,650 Kč, which is 10 Kč per day. Coupon prices have not changed in 2026
PID · tariff from January 1, 2026
Unemployment
3,78 %
lowest of all 14 regions (for Czechia — 4.79%). 22,738 vacancies in the registry
ČSÚ · June 2026
Ukrainians in the city
174,544 people
Prague's largest foreign community: 47.7% of all foreigners in the city (366,227)
ČSÚ · 31.12.2025
Districts: where to look for a place
A short description of each district — what the housing is like and who it suits. We deliberately do not rank a “best district”.
Prague consists of 57 city parts and 22 administrative districts — the "ten districts" based on postal codes are a simplification. Prices below are averages from the realitymix portal listings for July 2026, meaning a market snapshot, not state statistics.
Praha 2
Vinohrady and Nové Město — "almost the center" without Prague 1 prices. 49,624 residents in 418 ha.
497 CZK/m² · 60 m² ≈ 27,895 CZK
Who it suits: for those who want the center but are not willing to pay the maximum
Praha 3
Žižkov: dense development, 72,991 residents in 648 ha, the largest selection of 2-room apartments in the market snapshot.
475 CZK/m² · 2-room apartments in listings 28,000–34,500 CZK
Who it suits: for those who need a choice and proximity to the center
Praha 4
The most populated district of the city — 130,287 people in 2,419 ha. The price per square meter is already noticeably lower than in the central districts.
442 CZK/m² · 60 m² ≈ 25,281 CZK
Who it suits: for families for whom square meters and price are more important than the address
Praha 6
The largest district by area in the "ten" — 4,151 ha, 100,600 residents. The airport and the Ministry of the Interior branch on Žukovského are also located here.
435 CZK/sqm — the lowest price per meter from Prague 1–10
Who it suits: for those looking for cheaper square footage and those connected to the airport
Praha 9
Vysočany and Letňany are areas of active new construction in the northeast. In the picture, 1+kk apartments started from 14,100 CZK here.
453 CZK/sqm · 60 sqm ≈ 24,649 CZK — the cheapest apartment from the 'tens'
Who it suits: for those who prioritize a minimal budget with a metro nearby
Work: who is hiring here
The city's largest employers, with their industry and size taken from official sources. Headcount is given as a range — that is how the registers publish it.
There is no official state rating of 'Prague's largest employers' in the Czech Republic — therefore, the list below is not a top list, but large employers with a legal address in Prague, each confirmed by their own website. Market scale: 705,215 registered entities and 22,738 vacancies in the employment registry.
Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy
public transport
11,463 people (31.12.2025)
Univerzita Karlova
education and science
9,028 positions54,359 students, 17 faculties
Fakultní nemocnice Motol a Homolka
healthcare
three sites after the merger of FN Motol and Na Homolce
Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice v Praze
healthcare
Česká spořitelna
banking sector
the largest Czech bank by its own definition
ČEZ
energy
Letiště Praha
airport
Where to look for a job
Public vacancies are available through the Úřad práce (the labor office) and the Jenda client zone (jenda.mpsv.cz). The city publishes its own vacancies at praha.eu/kariera. Our offers are in the vacancies section.
How much foreigners earn
In Prague, 313,892 foreigners work under employment contracts, and another 62,829 have a valid živnosť — a sole-trader licence (self-employment permit). This means entrepreneurship here is not an exotic path, but a common one: about one in six foreigners works for themselves.
Education: school, nursery, diploma
Where to go with a child, and what to do with a foreign diploma.
Enrollment for 1st grade: new term — January 15 — February 15
Starting in 2026, enrollment in Czech primary schools will take place earlier than before: between January 15 and February 15. Each school determines the specific dates. Everyone who turns 6 by August 31 must attend — even if you plan to request a deferral.
The designated school (spádová škola) is determined by the child's place of residence; school districts in Prague are set by a separate city ordinance, effective January 1, 2026. In-person attendance is not mandatory: submitting an application by mail, electronically with a signature, or via a data box is sufficient. And do not confuse submitting an application with registering in the electronic system — these are two different things.
⚠️ For 2027, the rules will change again: a new amendment from September 1, 2026, will take effect.
No separate enrollment for Ukrainian children anymore
The Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic on December 17, 2025, annulled the regulations that allowed schools to conduct a separate summer enrollment (June 1 — July 15) exclusively for children with temporary protection — while simultaneously prohibiting this group from applying during the regular period.
The court called this direct discrimination: the Charter guarantees the right to education for everyone, and singling out a group was justified only in the acute phase of the 2022 crisis. Literally: 'However, this is not possible after the refugee crisis has stabilized.'
Practical conclusion: a child with temporary protection enrolls during the regular period of January 15–February 15, on par with everyone else. Instructions that still advise 'wait for summer enrollment' are outdated — following them could mean missing the only enrollment period.
Czech courses — practically free
Integrační centrum Praha (Prague Integration Center) offers courses for citizens from non-EU countries who have been legally residing in the Czech Republic for over 90 days. Before starting, you pay a motivational deposit of 2,000 CZK, and if you attend at least 70% of the classes and pass the test, it is fully refunded — meaning the course is free.
There are separate groups for Slavic speakers at A1, A2, and B1 levels, each with 100 academic hours, preparation for the permanent residency exam (A2, 50 hours), and 'Czech for work' courses. The courses are not accredited as retraining and do not provide grounds for student residency.
Prague Universities
Charles University (since 1348, 17 faculties, 54,359 students, including 11,455 foreigners from 139 countries) — the rectorate is at Ovocný trh 560/5, the UK Point information center is at Celetné 13. Next are CTU (Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3), University of Economics and Business (nám. W. Churchilla 1938/4), Czech University of Life Sciences (Kamýcká 129, Suchdol), University of Chemistry and Technology (Technická 5), and the academies of arts: AVU, AMU, and UMPRUM.
Nostrifikácia (recognition of foreign diplomas) of foreign high school diplomas in Prague is handled by the magistrate — see the section on education recognition at prahaskolska.eu.
Healthcare: where to go when you are ill
The important thing is to know in advance what is open in the evening and at night, and where to take a child.
Where to go in the evening and at night
The emergency medical service (LPS) in Prague operates on weekdays from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and continuously on weekends and holidays. For adults and children, it is available at FN Královské Vinohrady (Šrobárova 50), FN Motol, FN Bulovka (Budínova 2), and Thomayer Hospital (Vídeňská 800); for children, it is also available at the General University Hospital.
A regulatory fee of 90 CZK is charged for a visit — this is mandated by law. Bring your ID and insurance card.
⚠️ Bulovka Hospital has a more complex schedule than the general one: adults are seen from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM in building 2, and after 11:00 PM — at the emergency reception in building 13. The children's emergency service there operates from 4:00 PM.
Toothache at night
Městská poliklinika Praha, Spálená 12 — dental emergency: Mon–Thu 6:00 PM–11:30 PM, Fri 4:00 PM–11:30 PM, weekends and holidays 7:00 AM–10:00 PM (the office is closed from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for cleaning). Get a ticket in the lobby, the clinic is on the 2nd floor. When capacity is reached, they stop admitting patients.
Alternatives: Na Františku Hospital (weekdays 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, weekends 10:00 AM–10:00 PM) and Thomayer Hospital (weekdays 5:30 PM–10:30 PM) — but they have announced renovations, so call in advance.
24-hour pharmacy
Lékárna Na Františku (Na Františku 847/8, Prague 1) is open continuously year-round, including holidays: on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM during regular hours, then as an on-call pharmacy, and on weekends — 24 hours. At night, the building is closed — you need to ring the bell at the entrance door.
Do not confuse it with Lékárna Palackého of the same hospital — it is only open Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Insurance and family doctor
Temporary protection provides access to public health insurance, with the state paying contributions for the first 90 days after it is granted. The largest insurer is VZP (code 111), with seven branches in Prague, customer line 952 222 222. There are also ZP MV ČR (211, customer center Vinohradská 2577/178), OZP (207), and ČPZP (205).
Search for a family doctor in the public registry [nrpzs.uzis.cz](https://nrpzs.uzis.cz/) — select 'General practical medicine', for children 'Practical medicine for children and adolescents'. You will need your ID and insurance card when registering.
⚠️ Important distinction: a visa for the purpose of tolerance (strpění), issued in connection with the war, does not grant participation in public insurance.
City transport
Tickets, passes and distances, taken from the operator's official fares.
Tickets: cheaper in the app than on paper
From 2026, Prague will have three prices for the same ticket: cheapest in the PID Lítačka app, paper is more expensive, SMS is the most expensive. A 30-minute ticket costs 36 / 39 / 42 CZK, a 90-minute ticket costs 46 / 50 / 55 CZK. A day ticket costs 140 CZK in the app.
But the main arithmetic is different: an annual pass costs 3,650 CZK — that's 10 CZK per day. The prices of passes for the territory of Prague were not increased in 2026, although single tickets became more expensive. A monthly pass costs 550 CZK, a discounted pass costs 130 CZK (juniors 15–18, students 18–26, seniors 60–65).
Metro, trams, buses
Three metro lines (A, B, C) with a length of 65.4 km, 36 tram lines with 575 km of tracks, 155 bus routes. In 2025, the carrier transported 998 million passengers — almost a billion trips for 1.4 million residents. The tram network is more important here than the metro, and this distinguishes Prague from Kyiv.
Airport, train stations, and the road to Ukraine
To Václav Havel Airport, take bus 59 from metro station 'Nádraží Veleslavín' (about 15 minutes), 100 from 'Zličín' (18 minutes), or 191 from 'Anděl' (50 minutes); at night — 907 and 910. You must buy a ticket before boarding.
The main train station is Praha hlavní nádraží, the largest passenger station in the Czech Republic, currently under reconstruction. The bus station is Florenc with two departure halls.
A direct bus to Lviv takes about 16 hours, starting from 1,478 CZK, with at least 21 connections per day; in Prague, stops are at Florenc, the main station, Černý Most, and Roztyly.
Travelling to Ukraine from Prague
Prices and times are a dated snapshot of the market, not an offer.
Ukrainian community
Who offers free help, where the churches are and where to go for advice. Only what an official source confirms.
Integrační centrum Praha — four locations
Main office — Žitná 51, Prague 1 (Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 12:30 PM–4:00 PM). Branches: Lužiny, Zázvorkova 2007/6, Prague 13 · Černý Most, Kučerova 727/3, Prague 14 (accessible) · Staroměstské náměstí, U Radnice 10/2 — adaptation and integration courses are held there on Thursdays.
⚠️ In July–August, the Prague 13 and 14 branches operate with limited hours — call in advance.
Ukrainian Initiative and the House of National Minorities
Ukrajinská iniciativa v ČR operates at the House of National Minorities (Vocelova 3, Prague 2, +420 221 419 821): cultural events, the magazine 'Porohy', lectures on Ukrainian studies, discussion circles. The House itself is a municipal institution founded by Prague, a platform for 14 national minorities.
In the 2021 census, 33,099 Prague residents declared Ukrainian nationality — this is a separate figure from 174,000 Ukrainian citizens, and the difference shows how much older the community is than in 2022.
Charity and UNHCR
Arcidiecézní charita Praha (Londýnská 44, Prague 2, +420 739 002 909, Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–3:00 PM) runs a separate program 'Charity for Ukraine'.
UNHCR Czechia maintains an information website help.unhcr.org/czech in Ukrainian: free legal aid, family reunification, housing, work, child protection, support for victims of violence. No physical office is listed on the website — it is an online resource with free calling from a browser.
City portal in Ukrainian
The Magistrate maintains a separate information portal [metropolevsech.eu](https://metropolevsech.eu/) in five languages, including Ukrainian: residence and visas, work, business, Czech language courses, healthcare, housing and registration, marriage and childbirth, driver's license exchange, diploma nostrification. This is a rare case where official city information is available in the native language.
The short version
- 01Prague is the only region in the Czech Republic where the average salary is higher than the national average: 67,945 CZK versus 50,282 CZK.
- 02And at the same time, it has the lowest unemployment of all 14 regions — 3.78% compared to 4.79% for the Czech Republic.
- 03Every second foreigner in Prague is Ukrainian: 174,544 out of 366,227. Second place (Slovakia) — 33,459.
- 04The city consists of 57 municipal districts and 22 administrative districts — not 'ten districts' as suggested by postal codes.
- 05City transport in 2025 carried 998 million passengers — almost a billion trips for a population of 1.4 million.
- 06An annual pass costs 3,650 CZK — exactly 10 CZK per day, and its price was not increased in 2026, although single tickets became more expensive.
- 07Charles University has been operating since 1348: 17 faculties, 54,359 students, including 11,455 foreigners from 139 countries.
- 08GDP per capita in Prague is 1,567,946 CZK (2024).
Where to go: addresses, opening hours, phone numbers
Every address and every opening time comes from the office's own website and was checked on 2026-07-25. Before a long trip it is still worth calling: schedules change without notice.
Ministry of Interior, Žukovského office — Praha 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
Extension and change of residence permits, biometrics, certificates. Information desk available.
- Phone
- +420 974 801 801
- Hours
- Mon, Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Tue, Thu 8:00 AM–3:00 PM · Fri 8:00 AM–12:00 PM for registered clients only
If your registered address is not in Prague 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, or 8, you will not be admitted here. Those who need to come without an appointment also go here, while Kolbenova (Prague 9) works by appointment only.
Official page →Ministry of the Interior, Chodov branch — Prague 4, 5, 10
The same as at Žukovského, but for Prague 4, 5, and 10. Barrier-free, with an elevator.
- Phone
- +420 974 801 801
- Hours
- Mon, Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Tue, Thu 8:00 AM–3:00 PM · Fri — by appointment only, reception until 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
On Fridays, two official sources from the Ministry of the Interior differ: one states until 11:00 AM, the other until 12:00 PM. Before visiting on Friday, call 974 801 801.
Official page →KACPU Prague — temporary protection
The only place in Prague where temporary protection is processed and issues are resolved. Translation and assistance for vulnerable persons are available. Entrance is from the side of the building.
- Phone
- +420 974 801 802
- ukrajina@mv.gov.cz
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–3:00 PM · Fri 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
No parking — only Kolbenova metro/tram. The facility is not accessible for people with reduced mobility; prior arrangement is required. The Kolbenova branch itself, as of November 11, 2024, accepts appointments only due to construction in the area.
Official page →Labor Office — Prague 3 (for Prague 1, 2, 3, 7, 8)
Job seeker registration, social benefits, hardship assistance. Tram stop "Vozovna Žižkov". Benefits — +420 950 178 095.
- Phone
- +420 950 178 084
- Hours
- Mon, Wed 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM · Tue, Thu 8:00 AM–11:00 AM · Fri 8:00 AM–11:00 AM (new registrations only)
Prague has five contact points of the Labor Office, also by district: Prague 4 (Novodvorská 803/82) for Prague 4, 10, 11, 12, 15, 22 · Prague 5 (Radlická 2000/3) for Prague 5, 13, 16 · Prague 6 (Bělohorská 688/165) for Prague 6 and 17 · Prague 9 (Českolipská 421/1) for Prague 9, 14, 18–21.
Official page →Department for Employment of Foreigners
A specialized department of the Labor Office for foreigner employment issues — this is where employers and those needing work permits go. General employment hotline — 950 180 000, for social benefits — 800 779 900.
- Phone
- +420 950 180 000
Prague City Hall — Škodův palác
CzechPOINT, certification of signatures and copies, cashier, document submission. Also here is the contact point for foreigners with translation into Ukrainian and Russian: info.praha@icpraha.com, +420 727 828 602.
- Phone
- 800 100 000
- info@praha.eu
- Hours
- Mon 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Tue 8:00 AM–3:00 PM · Wed 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Thu 8:00 AM–3:00 PM · Fri 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Registered address and personal documents are not processed at the City Hall — these services are not listed among its windows. Foreigners with stay-related issues should go to the Ministry of the Interior; other municipal matters should be handled at the office of your city district.
Official page →Emergency Medical Service — 24/7
On-call medical service for adults and children at the emergency reception area, pavilion S. Bring your ID and insurance card. Regulatory fee — 90 Kč.
- Phone
- +420 267 163 778
- Hours
- Weekdays 7:00 PM–6:00 AM · weekends and holidays — continuously
The on-call service is not a substitute for a family doctor: it is for sudden changes in condition, not for regular treatment. In case of life threat — call 155.
Official page →Integrační centrum Praha — main office
Free legal and social consultations, Czech language courses, translation, and support. Consultants are available who speak Ukrainian (ukr@icpraha.com, +420 775 751 748) and Russian.
- Phone
- +420 252 543 846
- info@icpraha.com
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 12:30 PM–4:00 PM · Fri — phone only
Frequently asked questions about the city
Which Ministry of the Interior office should I go to in Prague?+
The one that corresponds to the district of your registered address — this is the main rule for Prague, and it is strict.
Žukovského 888/2 (Prague 6 – Ruzyně) — for those registered in Prague 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8. Cigánkova 1861/2 (Prague 4 – Chodov) — for Prague 4, 5, 10. Kolbenova 942/38a (Prague 9) — for Prague 9, and only by prior appointment. Pekařská 641/16 (Prague 5) — for districts Praha-západ and Praha-východ, i.e., not for the city itself. Hládkov 682/9 — a separate office for foreign university students.
The single phone number for all is +420 974 801 801. Appointments can be made via the foreigners' portal.
Where in Prague are temporary protection matters resolved?+
Only at KACPU at Kolbenova 942/38a (Prague 9 – Vysočany), entrance from the side of the building. Open Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Other Ministry of the Interior (MV) branches do not handle this – they issue regular residence permits. The hotline for temporary protection is also separate: +420 974 801 802, email ukrajina@mv.gov.cz.
There is no parking near the center; it's best to get there by metro or tram to the Kolbenova stop. The center offers translation and assistance for vulnerable persons.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Prague?+
As of the market snapshot on July 25, 2026, 1+kk and 1+1 apartments were asking for 14,000–25,000 CZK per month (typically 16,000–21,000 for 27–35 m²), 2+kk and 2+1 apartments — 26,000–34,500 CZK.
But rent is not the whole sum. It includes záloha na služby (water, heating, elevator, cleaning, waste disposal) — a monthly advance payment that is reconciled once a year: you either pay more or get a refund. Electricity and gas are often arranged with a separate contract with the supplier, so there is no "Prague price" for them. Plus a deposit, usually one or two months' rent.
For reference: water in Prague costs 157.21 CZK per cubic meter including VAT.
What is the average salary in Prague?+
67,945 CZK gross for the first quarter of 2026 — and this is a rare case where the regional figure can be honestly attributed to the city's name: Prague itself is a region.
However, it's best to focus on the median — 52,793 CZK (2025). The 24% difference shows how much high salaries in IT and finance pull up the average. For men, the median is 58,440 CZK, and for women, it's 48,740 CZK.
For comparison: the average for all of the Czech Republic is 50,282 CZK, meaning Prague is 35% ahead of the country. Salaries by profession can be found in our directory.
When should a child be enrolled in school in Prague?+
Starting in 2026, enrollment for the first grade will take place between January 15 and February 15 — earlier than before. Each school announces its specific dates.
There is no longer a separate "Ukrainian" enrollment. The Constitutional Court ruled on December 17, 2025, that the regulation sending children with temporary protection to a separate summer enrollment in June-July was invalid. Now they apply during the regular period along with everyone else — and old instructions about "summer enrollment" lead to missed deadlines.
The school is determined by the child's place of residence; school districts in Prague are set by the city's decree from January 1, 2026. It is not mandatory to come in person — the application can be submitted by mail or electronically.
Where to go in the evening if you get sick?+
To the emergency medical service (LPS). On weekdays, it operates from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and on weekends and holidays — continuously.
For adults and children: FN Královské Vinohrady (Šrobárova 50, tel. 267 163 778), FN Motol, FN Bulovka (Budínova 2), Thomayerova nemocnice (Vídeňská 800). A visit costs 90 CZK — this is a legal regulatory fee. Bring your ID and insurance card.
For toothache — Spálená 12 (Mon–Thu 6:00 PM–11:30 PM). For nighttime pharmacy needs — Na Františku 847/8, open 24/7 all year round; after the building closes, you need to ring the bell.
In case of life threat — 155, the single European number — 112.
How many Ukrainians live in Prague?+
174,544 Ukrainian citizens as of December 31, 2025 — this is the largest foreign community in the city by a huge margin: Slovakia is second with 33,459.
In total, there are 366,227 foreigners in Prague out of a population of 1,405,551, meaning approximately every fourth resident is a foreigner, and almost every second one of them is Ukrainian.
Separately, it's worth noting another figure: 33,099 Prague residents declared Ukrainian nationality in the 2021 census. This is not a contradiction — citizenship and nationality are counted differently, and the difference shows that Prague's Ukrainian community is significantly older than 2022.
Where to learn Czech for free?+
At the Integrační centrum Praha (Integration Center Prague). Formally, the course is paid: before starting, you pay a deposit of 2,000 CZK. However, with attendance of at least 70% and passing the final test, it is fully refunded — meaning the education is effectively free.
For Slavic speakers, there are separate A1, A2, and B1 groups of 100 academic hours each — this is important because mixed groups are too slow for Ukrainians. There is also preparation for the A2 exam for permanent residence and a "Czech for work" course.
To register: cestina@icpraha.com, +420 608 759 611. Condition: legal stay in the Czech Republic for over 90 days.
Before you set off
🔴 You must appear for your visa sticker by September 30, 2026. Temporary protection is extended until March 31, 2027, but this involves two steps: online registration (deadline was March 15, 2026) and a personal visit for the sticker by September 30, 2026. Without it, the extension does not work. Details are in the legalization hub.
The main rule in Prague: Ministry of Interior (MV) offices are tied to your registered address. You cannot go to "any" office — you will be turned away. Praha 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 → Žukovského · Praha 4, 5, 10 → Chodov · Praha 9 → Kolbenova · Praha-západ and Praha-východ → Pekařská.
Tickets are issued while capacity lasts. Literally from the MV portal: ticket issuance for unregistered clients may end long before the end of reception hours. Only residents with a registered address are accepted without an appointment — therefore, online booking via ipc.gov.cz saves not an hour, but a trip.
Temporary protection is handled only at KACPU on Kolbenova — other offices do not handle this. The hotline for temporary protection matters is separate: +420 974 801 802.
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