On November 29, 2017, the Czech government passed decision No. 407/2017 Sb., modifying the living expense standards for 2018.
For those renewing their residence permits in 2017, this decision means that the required income amount to present for the renewal process will increase.
For example, for the renewal of a single adult living in a rented apartment in Prague:
- In 2013, a net income of 10,899 CZK was sufficient.
- In 2014, a net income of 11,121 CZK was required.
- In 2015, a net income of 11,033 CZK was sufficient.
- In 2016, a net income of 11,141 CZK was required.
- In 2017, a net income of 11,130 CZK was sufficient.
- In 2018, a net income of 11,280 CZK will be required.
Detailed Norms
- Minimum Subsistence Amounts (unchanged and in CZK, per month):
- For one person — 3,410 CZK
- For the first adult family member — 3,140 CZK
- For the second and each subsequent adult family member — 2,830 CZK
- For a dependent child aged:
- Under 6 years — 1,740 CZK
- From 6 to 15 years — 2,140 CZK
- From 15 to 26 years — 2,450 CZK
- Living Expense Standards (reduced, in CZK, per month):
These standards apply to apartments rented under lease agreements from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017.
| Number of people in the family | Location | Prague | Over 100,000 residents | 50,000 – 99,999 residents | 10,000 – 49,999 residents | Up to 9,999 residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7,870 CZK | 6,227 CZK | 5,928 CZK | 5,036 CZK | 4,844 CZK | |
| 2 | 11,186 CZK | 8,938 CZK | 8,530 CZK | 7,308 CZK | 7,046 CZK | |
| 3 | 15,116 CZK | 12,176 CZK | 11,642 CZK | 10,045 CZK | 9,702 CZK | |
| 4 or more | 18,827 CZK | 15,282 CZK | 14,639 CZK | 12,712 CZK | 12,299 CZK |
