For applicants meeting highly qualified work and salary thresholds.
Route overview
Highly qualified salaried role
Typical timeline / duration: 3-9 months
Important notes
Third-country nationals can apply for an Employee Card, a long-term residence permit allowing stay and work in Czechia for more than 3 months.
It can be obtained for many types of employment; documents include travel document, accommodation evidence, photo and employment-related permission/job documentation as applicable.
Employment contract/job vacancy and labour rules apply; employer cannot be unreliable; salary must meet Czech legal requirements.