The humanitarian allowance is not charity; it is a safety net that enables you to survive the most challenging period with dignity and less stress. If you meet the conditions, do not hesitate to apply. Whether you contact the Labour Office directly or seek assistance from a Caritas expert, the important thing is not to face this alone. There is no shame in applying for the humanitarian subsidy.

You are considered vulnerable if you meet at least one of the following conditions: 

• Children under 18 years
• Persons studying in the Czech Republic aged 19–26
• Persons caring for a child under 6 years
• Pregnant women
• Persons over 65 years
• Persons with disabilities
• Persons caring for someone with a disability 

The amount always depends on the specific case. The final amount is calculated by subtracting household income from the sum of the household’s allowances and recognised housing expenses. You can use the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs’ online calculator to estimate your allowance: ttps://www.mpsv.cz/orientacni-kalkulacka

Indicative amounts of the humanitarian subsidy 

First five months after being granted temporary protection (150 days): 

• Adult: CZK 4,860 (subsistence minimum)
• Child: CZK 3,490
• Child aged 6–10: CZK 4,188
• Adult with a disability: CZK 4,860 + CZK 4,400
• Child with a disability: CZK 3,490 or CZK 4,188 + CZK 6,600 

From the 6th month after being granted temporary protection: 

• Adult: CZK 3,130 (existential minimum)
• Adult classified as vulnerable: CZK 4,860 (subsistence minimum)
• Child: CZK 3,490
• Child aged 6–10: CZK 4,188
• Adult with a disability: CZK 4,860 + CZK 4,400
• Child with a disability: CZK 3,490 or CZK 4,188 + CZK 6,600 

The first application must be submitted in person at any branch of the Labour Office of the Czech Republic during the same month you were granted temporary protection. All subsequent applications can be submitted online: 

https://davkyuk.mpsv.cz/ 

To do this, you need to set up an electronic citizen identity (NIA) at a Czech Point or use bank identity services. The allowance must be applied repeatedly every month; it cannot be paid retroactively. 

For the first application, you must provide bank statements for all accounts, proof of identity, confirmation of temporary protection, and any medical reports or other documents proving vulnerability. The Labour Office will then assess your application and decide on the amount within a few weeks. 

The first payment can be made in cash; all subsequent payments are made by bank transfer to a Czech bank account. 

The total balance of all bank accounts must be stated as of the last day of the previous month. Do not include the humanitarian subsidy, financial support from UNICEF, foundations, associations, the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the extraordinary immediate assistance, or scholarships for foreign students with temporary protection in the total account balance. 

Housing requirements are included in the calculation of the allowance. To have these costs considered, the applicant must be employed, registered as a job seeker with the Labour Office, or belong to a vulnerable group. 

Recognised housing expenses: 

• Vulnerable persons: CZK 6,000 per month
• Other foreigners with temporary protection: CZK 4,000 per month 

If you are submitting an application on behalf of multiple people, for example, for a family,  please note that the maximum number is set at five persons, and housing costs for vulnerable individuals are prioritised. 

From 1 July 2025, a new system for assessing health conditions applies. A person who, due to a long-term adverse health condition, requires assistance from another person may have their allowance increased only if they request an assessment of their level of self-sufficiency through the Institute for Health Assessment: https://eportal.cssz.cz/web/portal/-/tiskopisy/zpzs66-2025   

Important deadlines: 

Persons currently receiving an increased allowance due to disability should submit a new application for assessment between 1 July 2025 and 1 October 2025 (transition period) to ensure continuity of the increased allowance until the new assessment is completed.