To align with the rise in consumer prices, the Czech government is once again updating the living expense standards. Therefore, those who need to renew their residence permit after January 1, 2023, will need to account for an increase in the income amount required for renewal.

Minimum Subsistence and Living Expenses for Residence Permit Extensions from April 1, 2022

On March 30, the Czech government revised the living expense standards, effective from April 1, 2022. This means that for those needing to renew their residence permit after April 1, 2022, the required income amount will increase.

For example, a single adult living in a rented apartment in Prague: — In 2022, an income of 12,861 CZK (net) will be required for renewal.

Below are the detailed standards:

1. Minimum Subsistence Amounts (in CZK, per month):

   • For one person — 4,250 CZK

   • For the first adult family member — 3,910 CZK

   • For the second and each subsequent adult family member — 3,530 CZK

   • For a dependent child aged:

     • Under 6 years — 2,170 CZK

     • From 6 to 15 years — 2,670 CZK

     • From 15 to 26 years — 3,050 CZK

2. Living Expense Standards by Population Size:

Minimum Subsistence and Living Expenses for Residence Permit Renewal in 2022

On December 13, 2021, the Czech government revised the living expense standards for 2022. This means that for those renewing their residence permits in 2022, the required income amount will increase.

For example, a single adult living in a rented apartment in Prague: — In 2022, an income of 12,861 CZK (net) will be required for renewal.

Below are the detailed standards:

1. Minimum Subsistence Amounts (in CZK, per month):

   • For one person — 3,860 CZK

   • For the first adult family member — 3,550 CZK

   • For the second and each subsequent adult family member — 3,200 CZK

   • For a dependent child aged:

     • Under 6 years — 1,970 CZK

     • From 6 to 15 years — 2,420 CZK

     • From 15 to 26 years — 2,770 CZK

2. Living Expense Standards by Population Size:

 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

1. 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
2. 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.

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