Published: 25.06.2026
For holders of temporary protection in Czechia, the status document is a visa sticker or a PDF confirmation of extension, used together with a travel document. For people who received a long-term temporary-protection visa in 2026, the visa sticker is valid until 31 March 2027 and serves as their residence and travel document within the Schengen area.
According to EUR-Lex, Czech temporary-protection documents continue to serve as proof of residence and, together with a travel document, enable crossing the Schengen area’s external border. For holders who received a long-term temporary-protection visa in 2026, the stated validity runs until 31 March 2027. This matters when travelling and checking documents because the visa sticker may be the principal proof of status. The development primarily affects Ukrainians and other people residing in Czechia under temporary protection.