The following non-Ukarainian nationals can enter and will be provided temporary protection:

• third-country nationals and stateless persons who were granted international protection or corresponding national protection in Ukraine before February 24th, 2022.
• family members of a Ukrainian citizen or a person referred to in point 1 who stayed together in Ukraine before February 24th, 2022 and then together left Ukraine. Family member means a spouse, registered partner, unmarried minor child of a person referred to in points 1-2 or unmarried minor child of a spouse of such person, and adult dependent relative living with the family of such person.
• citizens who were holders of a permanent residence permit in the territory of Ukraine by February 24th, 2022 and travelling to their country of origin is not possible due to the threat of actual danger according to the Act on the Residence of Foreigners.

Temporary protection may also be granted due to family reunification with the holder of temporary protection, or exceptionally in other cases.

Czech Republic grants temporary protection to (beyond others, see also these FAQs from the Ministry of the Interior ):

• third-country nationals, stateless persons and foreigners who were granted some form of international protection in Ukraine and who resided in Ukraine before February 24th, 2022 and then left Ukraine
• to citizens who were holders of a permanent residence permit in the territory of Ukraine by February 24th, 2022 and traveling to their country of origin is not possible due to the threat of actual danger according to the Act on the Residence of Foreigners.

The ministry website also states that if you do not meet the conditions for temporary protection and cannot return to Ukraine or another country, then you have the option to apply for a visa for a stay over 90 days for leave to remain in the territory at the MoI DAMP Office according to your place of residence.

If you get granted temporary protection, then you are allowed you to stay in the Czech Republic for up to 1 year, until 31 March 2023.

On December, the Czech Republic officially extended the term of legal stay for refugees until 2024, but not automatically, but on the condition that documents are reissued.

The new online registration platform for the extension of temporary protection will be launched no earlier than January 24, 2023. You can register until March 31, 2023. If you don't register by the end of March, your temporary protection will expire.

When registering online, reserve a date for a personal visit to a branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Confirmation of registration will be sent to your e-mail.

By registering and reserving a specific term, your temporary protection will be extended until September 30, 2023. In this way, you will have enough time to come to our office on the predetermined date to receive the visa sticker.

Pay attention! On the date you chose during online registration, you must personally arrive at the branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The permit renewal process is free.

Foreigners, without temporary protection, may stay in the Czech Republic for 90 days (within any rolling 180-day period) under the visa-free regime.