Before coming

2. Make sure to send all applications in time:

	Send before the arrival:	Send to:
Study applications	70 days	Charles University
Student visa applications visa required for stays of non-EU students for over 90 days	60 days	Czech embassy/Consulate

3. Please check that you have all necessary documents and arrangements including:

	a. Passport (Validity must exceed your planned departure by at least two months b. Health insurance. card. The Czech Republic normally recognises all health
		EU's standard form E-111 is recognized. Though we recommend that you check with your own insurance provider exactly what is covered by your E-111 form before you set out.
	c. Letter of Acceptance (provided by Charles University) d. Accommodation Voucher e. You might find helpful taking few passport-format photographs
	!!!	Non-EU citizens are obliged to arrange Student visa (Please note that it typically takes up to 60 days to get one).

The details on obtaining the above mentioned documents can be found at the
University Erasmus web pages.

After the arrival
1. Accommodation. Check-in in the students residence address. You will need the passport and one photograph. The address of the students hostel, Accommodation Voucher and other relevant accommodation information were provided in the letter from the university coordinator.

2. Register with the International Affairs Department at the First Faculty of Medicine (see plan how to get there). Once registered you will get Study brochure (called "Index") and will have access to regular student benefits, including student's University ID card (CU Card). The details will be explained upon registration.
For the registration, you will need:

• Passport
  
• Student visa. You cannot be registered without the student visa
  
• Photo
  
• The original of your signed Student Application and Learning Agreement

3. Apply for The Residence Permit (EU citizens) or register with the Police Foreign Department (non-EU).
EU citizens: Within 30 days after arrival, students are obliged to apply for Residence Permit at Police Foreign Department. Forms can be found at The Department os State pages.
You will need:

• Valid passport
• Passport photo
• Declaration that you will not be in receipt of social welfare payments
• Certificate of your registration at Charles University
• Accommodation voucher or accommodation confirmation
• Proof of Health Insurance policy from your own country (E-111 form obtained from your local health care institution)

non-EU or non-EFTA countries: For stay over 90 days visa are required and also you are legally obliged to register with the Police Foreign Department (Prague 3, Olsanska 2) within 3 days of your arrival.

Police Foreign Department for Prague
Olsanska 2, Prague 3, 130 51
enterance B - EU, enterance D - non EU
tel.: 974 820 238
Off hrs:
Mo, Tu, Thr 7.30 - 11.30 12.15 - 15.00
Wed 8.00 - 12.15 13.00 - 17.00