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6. Students with temporary protection

Students holding temporary protection granted by Czechia may participate in Erasmus+ mobility. However, temporary protection is not the same as a Czech residence permit for studies and does not provide the same long-term mobility rights.

The most important distinction Leaving Czechia for an Erasmus+ mobility does not by itself end Czech temporary protection. The main risks arise from the length of the stay, the immigration status obtained in the destination country and the continued fulfilment of Czech obligations.

6.1 Confirm that you really hold temporary protection

Ukrainian nationality alone does not prove that you hold temporary protection. Temporary protection, international protection, a tolerated-stay visa and an ordinary Czech residence permit are different statuses.

Czech status	Why the distinction matters
Temporary protection Usually code D/DO/XXX	This section applies. Special travel rules and possible grounds for termination must be considered.
Tolerated-stay visa	This is not temporary protection and may carry different rights and obligations. Request an individual assessment.
Czech study residence permit or visa	Read Section 4. The intra-EU student mobility procedure may be relevant.
International protection	Different asylum rules apply. Contact the competent Czech and destination authorities before travelling.

6.2 Mobility of up to 90 days

A holder of valid Czech temporary protection may normally travel to other Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The Erasmus+ mobility, previous holidays and other short stays in Schengen countries must be counted together.

The day of arrival and the day of departure both count.
The 90-day allowance is shared across the Schengen Area, not granted separately for each country.
A short return to Czechia does not reset the calculation.
National rules must be checked for destinations outside the Schengen Area.
A short-stay right does not automatically authorise work or an Erasmus+ traineeship.

For calculation details, travel documents and the official calculator, read Section 3 - Short stays of up to 90 days. For a traineeship, also read Section 5.

6.3 Mobility longer than 90 days

Czech temporary protection alone is not sufficient for a stay exceeding 90 days in another country. The student must ask the destination authority which national long-stay visa, residence permit or other status is required.

The standard intra-EU student mobility procedure does not apply Directive (EU) 2016/801 excludes beneficiaries of temporary protection from its scope. Studying at CZU and receiving an Erasmus+ nomination therefore do not convert Czech temporary protection into a study residence permit or create an automatic right to study abroad for up to 360 days.

For a mobility longer than 90 days, the student should determine:

the exact national immigration category required by the destination country;
whether the application must be submitted before departure;
whether the host university submits any part of the application;
whether the student must wait for approval before travelling;
whether a residence permit must be collected or registered after arrival; and
how obtaining that status will affect Czech temporary protection.

6.4 Risk of losing Czech temporary protection

Current public guidance of the Czech Ministry of the Interior states that Czech temporary protection ends by law if its holder obtains temporary protection, international protection or another residence authorisation valid for more than 90 days in another country.

The current wording of Czech Act No. 65/2022 Coll. also lists the granting of a visa for more than 90 days, a residence permit or international protection in Czechia or another state as a ground for termination of the right of residence under temporary protection.

Plan on the basis that a foreign long-term status may end your Czech temporary protection Do not apply for or accept a foreign long-term visa or residence permit without first obtaining written information about the consequences from the Czech Ministry of the Interior and the competent authority of the destination country.

6.5 Important legal uncertainty

In judgment No. 2 Azs 111/2024-29, the Czech Supreme Administrative Court concluded that the statutory ground based on the granting of a long-term visa in another state could not be applied in the particular case before it because it was incompatible with the EU Temporary Protection Directive. That case concerned a long-term Canadian visa.

What this means for an Erasmus+ student The judgment creates legal uncertainty, but it is not a safe automatic guarantee that every foreign student visa or residence permit is compatible with continued Czech temporary protection. The Czech Ministry's current public guidance still warns that obtaining a foreign long-term residence status causes the protection to end. An individual written assessment is therefore essential.

CZU cannot decide whether temporary protection has ended or guarantee that it will be preserved. Only the competent public authorities and, where necessary, the courts can determine the legal consequences.

6.6 Travel documents and extension of temporary protection

When travelling, carry:

a valid passport or other recognised travel document;
a valid Czech temporary protection visa sticker or another document accepted for travel;
the Erasmus+ acceptance letter, Learning Agreement or Traineeship Agreement;
proof of accommodation, sufficient resources and insurance where required; and
any written confirmation received from the destination authority or host institution.

Electronic extension confirmation may not be enough for travel A confirmation that you completed the Czech online extension process does not replace a passport or a valid visa sticker. Other Schengen countries may not accept the confirmation as proof of a valid travel status. Verify the position before every journey.

6.7 Keep your Czech address and obligations in order

A longer stay abroad does not remove obligations connected with Czech temporary protection. In particular, make sure that your registered Czech address remains correct.

If your accommodation in Czechia ends, arrange and report a valid new address where required.
Check your registered address through the available Czech public services.
Under Czech law, temporary protection ends after 90 days during which the person's registered address is the address of the competent administrative authority.
Inform CZU of changes affecting your studies or Erasmus+ mobility.
Check any obligations towards your employer, Labour Office or other Czech institution where relevant.

6.8 Health and travel insurance

Do not assume that Czech public health insurance provides complete coverage for the whole Erasmus+ stay. Arrange travel insurance and any coverage required by the host country and CZU.

The Czech Ministry of the Interior states that a holder of temporary protection leaving Czechia for a longer trip generally cannot simply deregister from Czech public health insurance. Incorrect deregistration may create an insurance debt. Always consult your Czech health insurance provider before departure and again if your temporary protection or residence status changes.

6.9 Obtain written answers before applying

Send the same description of your situation to:

the immigration or international office of the host university;
the embassy, consulate or immigration authority of the destination country;
the Czech Ministry of the Interior; and
your Czech health insurance provider for insurance consequences.

Recommended wording:

“I am a beneficiary of temporary protection granted by Czechia and a student of CZU. I have been nominated for an Erasmus+ [study exchange/traineeship] in [country] from [date] to [date]. Please confirm which immigration status I need for the full stay and whether obtaining it will affect or terminate my Czech temporary protection.”

6.10 Quick checklist before departure

Confirm that your Czech document is temporary protection and check its validity.
Calculate whether the stay and all previous Schengen travel fit within the 90/180-day limit.
For a stay over 90 days, identify the exact national visa or residence category.
Obtain written information on the effect of that status on Czech temporary protection.
Do not rely on the intra-EU student mobility procedure under Directive (EU) 2016/801.
Check your passport and Czech visa sticker for travel validity.
Maintain a correct registered address in Czechia.
Consult your health insurer and arrange adequate travel insurance.
Keep copies of all official answers and immigration documents.

A longer Erasmus+ stay may be possible, but preserving Czech temporary protection cannot be assumed.

Where to continue: For short stays, read Section 3. For traineeships, read Section 5. Check expiring documents and other complications in Section 7 and always verify the destination procedure in Section 8.

Official sources

This section provides general orientation only and does not constitute legal advice. The competent Czech and destination-country authorities decide the student's immigration status and the continuation or termination of temporary protection.

SECTION 6 - Students with temporary protection