Czech Republic•Europe2 months
CZK Kč 2,500
Varies by filing options
1 year
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Long-term visa for highly skilled IT and marketing professionals from 13 designated countries working remotely in Czechia, processed within 45 days.
Launched 1 July 2023 under Government Resolution 475, the Czech Digital Nomad Program is administered by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. It grants a long-term visa to highly skilled IT and marketing professionals from 13 designated countries who work remotely for a foreign employer of 50+ staff or freelance under a Czech IT/marketing trade licence.
Applicants need a STEM degree or three years of IT experience, plus income of at least 1.5x the Czech average gross annual wage (about CZK 831,000). The long-term visa fee is CZK 2,500 and MPO decides within 45 days. The visa is renewable, converts to long-term residence and permanent residence after five years, and family members may apply together.
This visa is ideal for senior IT and marketing specialists from Australia, the UK, the US, Canada, Japan or Singapore working remotely for a foreign employer or freelancing on cross-border projects.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Australia
Brazil
Canada
United Kingdom
Israel
India
Japan
South Korea
Mexico
New Zealand
Singapore
Taiwan
United StatesCitizen of one of 13 designated countries (AU, BR, CA, GB, IL, IN, JP, KR, MX, NZ, SG, TW, US)
Highly skilled IT or marketing specialist (employee of a foreign employer or freelancer with Czech trade licence)
If employee: foreign employer must have at least 50 employees worldwide and contractually permit remote work
If freelancer: hold a Czech free-trade registration in IT or marketing services
STEM university/higher-professional education OR at least 3 years of IT experience (IT specialist); equivalent 3-year marketing degree (marketing specialist)
Income of at least 1.5x the Czech average gross annual salary (≈ CZK 830,970 in 2024 reference)
Must not have held a Czech long-term visa or long-term residence permit within the preceding year
Valid travel medical insurance for the duration of stay
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
3+ years
Min. Income
830,970 EUR/yr
Min. Savings
156,500 EUR
Completed long-term visa application form
Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages)
Two recent passport-sized photographs
Proof of accommodation in the Czech Republic
Registration confirmation from the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade (Digital Nomad Program)
Czech trade license (for freelancers)
Criminal record certificate (apostilled/legalized from home country and any country of residence for 6+ months in the last 3 years)
Proof of financial means (bank statements or income confirmation)
Proof of education or 3 years of professional experience
Work contract or affidavit from client/employer confirming remote work and salary
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