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Foreign Police and the Interior Ministry (OAMP) in Prague: Where to Apply for a Visa or Residence Permit

Updated: 20.07.2026

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Client Information Centre for Foreigners, OAMP of the Czech Ministry of the Interior (Klientské centrum OAMP MV ČR)

The single phone line and Ministry of the Interior portal for residence matters: consultations and appointment booking. Call Mon–Thu 8:00–16:00, Fri 8:00–14:00. This is the best place to start — staff will tell you which document you need and which office to book at.

Address: Prague (phone/online line, shared by all OAMP offices)
Phone: +420 974 801 801
Website: https://ipc.gov.cz

Online appointment booking for OAMP (frs.gov.cz / Informační portál pro cizince)

Key tip: almost all OAMP appointments (submitting applications, biometrics, extending residence permits) require booking in advance. Register on the portal, choose the type of service, date and time. Slots fill up fast — book early.

Address: Online (covers all OAMP reception points in Prague)
Website: https://frs.gov.cz

OAMP Prague I (Žukovského/Delta office, Ministry of the Interior)

A reception office with biometrics for residents of Prague 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and the Prague-East district. Handles long-term visas, long-term and permanent residence permits, and employee cards. By appointment only.

Address: Žukovského 888/2, Prague 6 – Ruzyně
Phone: +420 974 801 801
Website: https://ipc.gov.cz

OAMP Prague II (Chodov office, Ministry of the Interior)

A reception office with biometrics for residents of Prague 2, 4, 5, 10 and the Prague-West district. Offers the same services as Prague I. Barrier-free access is available (lift). Appointment required.

Address: Cigánkova 1861/2, Prague 4 – Chodov
Phone: +420 974 801 801
Website: https://ipc.gov.cz

OAMP – Kolbenova office (Ministry of the Interior)

An additional OAMP reception office: the reception counter and waiting room are on the ground floor, biometrics on the first floor. Well served by public transport (metro line B). The exact office is assigned when you book online.

Address: Kolbenova 942/38a, Prague 9 – Vysočany
Phone: +420 974 801 801
Website: https://ipc.gov.cz

OAMP – Hládkov office (student agenda, Ministry of the Interior)

An OAMP office often used for student-related matters. Useful if you're applying for a residence permit for study purposes. Check the current agenda when booking; there is no barrier-free access here.

Address: Hládkov 682/9, Prague 6 – Střešovice
Phone: +420 974 801 801
Website: https://ipc.gov.cz

OAMP – Letná office (Ministry of the Interior)

Another OAMP reception office in central Prague, located on the ground floor of the Interior Ministry building. Barrier-free access is available. Appointments are booked online via the Ministry's portal.

Address: Nad Štolou 936/3, Prague 7 (entrance from Milady Horákové street)
Phone: +420 974 801 801
Website: https://ipc.gov.cz

OAMP – Pekařská office (Ministry of the Interior)

An OAMP reception office in southwest Prague. The entire office is on the ground floor. As with all OAMP locations, appointments are required in advance; the specific office you're assigned to is determined at the time of booking.

Address: Pekařská 641/16, Prague 5
Phone: +420 974 801 801
Website: https://ipc.gov.cz

Prague Foreign Police — Residence Agenda Department (Cizinecká policie, Oddělení pobytových agend)

This is where foreigners come to register their address of residence (or a change of address) — third-country nationals must do this within 3 working days of entering the country, unless the hotel or landlord has already registered them. This office also handles extensions/cancellations of short-term visas and confirmation of invitations. Hours: Mon, Wed 8:00–18:00, Thu 8:00–15:00; closed Tue and Fri.

Address: Olšanská 2176/2, Prague 3 – Žižkov
Phone: +420 974 889 125
Website: https://policie.gov.cz

Prague Integration Centre (Integrační centrum Praha, ICP)

Free assistance for foreigners: advice on residence matters, help booking OAMP appointments online, filling in applications, and translation support. Worth visiting before your OAMP or police appointment if you're unsure about the procedure. Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking advisors are available.

Address: several branches across Prague (a support centre, not a government office)
Website: https://icpraha.com

Ministry of the Interior information line for Ukrainians (temporary protection / dočasná ochrana)

A dedicated OAMP line and agenda for Ukrainian citizens regarding temporary protection (visa/dočasná ochrana), extensions and related documents. Email: [email protected]. Refugees from Ukraine follow a separate procedure, not the standard residence-permit process.

Address: Prague (Ministry of the Interior phone line)
Phone: +420 974 801 802
Website: https://mv.gov.cz/migrace

This information is for reference only; phone numbers, addresses and opening hours may change — please check the official institution websites.

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