Czech Republic

Business visit visa / Work visa

The business immigration system in the Czech Republic includes separate processes for business visitors and workers who intend to stay in the Czech Republic less than 90 days or those who intend to stay for more than 90 days.

Business visitors to the Czech Republic typically use a local version of the "Schengen C Visa", which foreign nationals are required to obtain before arrival in the Czech Republic unless they are visa exempt based on their nationality. The Schengen Area limits stays to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted cumulatively across the Schengen Area.

The main work authorization category is the Employee Card which serves as a combined work and residence permit for highly skilled local hires. For intracompany transfers, assignments, and secondments, it must be combined with a separate work permit. The Employee Card can be issued for up to two years and is renewable.

Note that immigration rules and procedures regularly change significantly in the Czech Republic, and authorities give little or no notice of upcoming changes. Pending applications or applications in preparatory stages may need to be amended accordingly. Document requirements vary and document procurement can be time-consuming and burdensome.

Remote work visa

The Czech Republic offers a freelancer visa called the "Zivno". It is valid for one year, and can be extended too.

Basic Conditions

• You have a trade license for one of the trades listed here
• Proof of accommodation for at least a year
• Proof of at least 5,587 € in your bank account (per person)
• Pay about 1,800 Kč ($80 USD) per month in local taxes

How To Apply

• Check the required documents for the "Zivno" visa
• Make appointment at a Czech embassy for the long-stay visa
• Pay the visa fee of 100 €

European Union

Business visit visa / Work visa

Business visitors to the European Union typically use a local version of the "Schengen C Visa" (granted by the country to visit / work in) unless they are visa exempt. The Schengen Area limits stays for visitors to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted cumulatively across the Schengen Area. Depending on the nature of the activities, stays may be limited to 90 days in a 12-month period.

EU Blue Card

The EU Blue Card is Europe's answer to the US Green Card. The EU Blue Card is a work- and residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals. The European Blue Card provides comprehensive socio-economic rights and a path towards permanent residence and EU citizenship. It is suitable for highly skilled employees who meet a minimum salary requirement, sign an employee contract and are paid via payroll, typically granted for up to four years. Apply here.

EU Intracompany Transferee (ICT) Work and Residence Permit

The "EU ICT Permit" (locally called "ICT Card") is suitable for highly skilled managers, specialists and trainees on assignment within a company group and typically granted for up to three years. The EU-ICT permit is a preferred option for companies who need the best solutions available for intra-corporate mobility of their workforce in Europe.

European Economic Area/EU/Swiss nationals are generally visa and work permit exempt.