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Czech Republic

Czech Republic

LocationEastern Europe • UTC+2 • Europe/Prague
Monthly Cost
$1,474
-33% vs USA
Internet
165 Mbps
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Employee Card

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For skilled workers who have secured employment in the Czech Republic. It combines work and residence permits.

Min. Income

CZK 20,000/month

Per Applicant

Min. Income

Processing

2–4 Months

Average Time

Processing

Validity

2 Years

Initial / Renewable

Validity

Citizenship

5 Years

Years to Apply

Citizenship
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Eligibility & Required Docs

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkEmployment contract
  • CheckmarkProof of qualifications
  • CheckmarkClean criminal record
  • CheckmarkHealth insurance

Required Documents

  • CheckmarkEmployment contract
  • CheckmarkDiplomas and certificates
  • CheckmarkCriminal record certificate
  • CheckmarkHealth insurance policy
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Residency Rules

Taxation

Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on Czech-source income.

Physical Presence

Must spend at least 183 days per year in the Czech Republic to maintain residency.

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Advantages

  • Combines work and residence permits
  • Access to the EU labor market
  • Path to permanent residency
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Disadvantages

  • Dependent on employment
  • Complex application process
  • Language barrier

Compare with

GermanyEU Blue Card
NetherlandsHighly Skilled Migrant Visa
AustriaRed-White-Red Card