Work / Employment in Czech Republic
2 documented routes of this kind in Czech Republic, each with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Employee Card
A dual work-and-residence permit for third-country nationals with a registered Czech job offer; valid up to 2 years and renewable.
- Processing time
- 60 days; up to 90 days in complicated cases
- Validity
- Maximum 2 years, renewable
- Language requirement
- None for the permit itself (A2 Czech needed later for PR, B1 for citizenship)
- Permanent residence
- Eligible for permanent residence after 5 years of continuous residence
- Citizenship
- Naturalization possible after 5 years of permanent residence
Requirements
- Registered job offer/contract with a Czech employer
- Job-vacancy identification number from the central database (unless free labour-market access)
- Work permit if the role requires one
- Proof of accommodation
- Professional qualification certificate on request
Required Documents
- Application form required
- Valid travel document required
- Proof of accommodation required
- Photograph meeting formal requirements required
- Proof of work relation (employment contract, agreement, or preliminary commitment) required
- Job-vacancy identification number (unless free labour-market access) required
- Work permit if the role requires one
- Professional qualification certificate (on request)
- Criminal record certificate (when applying from abroad)
- Medical report (on request)
Official fees
- Administrative fee (in Czechia) 2,500 CZK
- Consular fee (from abroad) 5,000 CZK
- Extension fee 2,500 CZK
Process Steps
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1
Secure job offer
Obtain a registered job offer/contract from a Czech employer.
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Gather documents
Compile the application form and supporting documents.
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Apply
Book an appointment and apply in person at a Czech embassy abroad or at a Ministry of the Interior office in Czechia.
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Pay fee
Pay the administrative fee (CZK 2,500 in Czechia) or consular fee (CZK 5,000 from abroad).
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5
Await decision
Wait for the decision within 60 days (90 days in complicated cases).
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6
Biometrics
Attend biometric scanning after approval.
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Collect card
Collect the biometric residence card within 60 days of scanning.
Official Sources
Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Card
A residence permit for managers, specialists, or trainee employees transferred within a corporate group to a Czech branch.
- Processing time
- Initial 90 days; extension 60 days
- Validity
- Managers/specialists max 3 years; interns max 1 year
- Language requirement
- None
Requirements
- At least 6 months' prior employment in the corporate group
- Letter of transfer
- Documentation of the inter-company relationship
- Interns: university education certificate and training agreement
Required Documents
- Application form required
- Valid travel document required
- Proof of accommodation required
- Photograph required
- Letter of transfer required
- Proof of at least 6 months' prior employment in the corporate group required
- Documentation of the inter-company relationship required
- Professional qualification certificate (if required)
- Criminal-record-type certificate from country of citizenship required
- Interns: university education certificate and training agreement
Official fees
- Consular fee (initial) 5,000 CZK
- Application fee (initial) 2,500 CZK
- Extension fee 2,500 CZK
Process Steps
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1
Confirm eligibility
Confirm at least 6 months of prior employment within the corporate group.
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Gather documents
Compile the transfer letter and supporting documents.
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3
Apply
Submit initial applications in person at a Czech embassy.
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Pay fee
Pay CZK 5,000 consular plus CZK 2,500 application fee.
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Await decision
Wait for the decision within 90 days (initial).
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Biometrics and collection
Attend biometric scanning and collect the card within 60 days.