Czech Republic
All Visa Pathways(38 visas)
Czech RepublicA/VL — Airport Transit Visa (Letištní průjezdní vízum)
Visa authorizing transit through the international zone of a Czech airport without entering the Schengen Area, valid for up to 6 months.
Czech RepublicBlue Card — EU Blue Card (Modrá karta EU)
Work and residence permit for highly qualified professionals earning at least 1.5x the national average wage with a recognized degree.
Czech RepublicC/VC/26 — Schengen Short-Stay Seasonal Work Visa (Krátkodobé vízum - sezónní zaměstnání)
Short-stay Schengen visa for seasonal employment lasting up to 90 days in agriculture, hospitality, or other seasonal sectors.
Czech RepublicD/UZ — Diplomatic Visa (Diplomatické vízum)
Single-entry visa for holders of diplomatic passports on official diplomatic missions to the Czech Republic, issued at the discretion of Czech missions abroad.
Czech RepublicD/VC/01 — Long-Term Residence for Family Reunification (Povolení k dlouhodobému pobytu - sloučení rodiny)
Biometric residence permit for family members of long-term residents, renewable up to 3 years, following an initial long-term family visa.
Czech RepublicD/VC/01 — Long-Term Visa for Entrepreneurship (Dlouhodobé vízum - podnikání / Živno)
Long-term visa for self-employed individuals and freelancers operating under a Czech trade license (živnostenský list), valid up to 1 year.
Czech RepublicD/VC/01 — Long-Term Visa for Family - Minor Child (Dlouhodobé vízum - rodina, dítě)
Long-term visa for minor children joining a parent who is a legal resident of the Czech Republic, including children born in-country.
Czech RepublicD/VC/01 — Long-Term Visa for Family - Parent/Other Relative (Dlouhodobé vízum - rodina, jiný příbuzný)
Long-term visa for parents, grandparents, or other dependent relatives joining a family member in the Czech Republic.
Czech RepublicD/VC/08 — Freelance Visa (Živnostenske oprávnění)
Long-term business visa for self-employed foreigners and freelancers. Requires obtaining Czech trade license (živnostenské oprávnění) to operate business or provide services.
Czech RepublicD/VC/17 — Long-Term Visa for Family - Spouse/Partner (Dlouhodobé vízum - rodina, manžel/ka)
Long-term visa for spouses, unmarried partners, or registered same-gender civil partners joining a family member residing in the Czech Republic.
Czech RepublicD/VC/23 — Long-Term Residence Permit for Study (Povolení k dlouhodobému pobytu - studium)
Biometric residence permit for students in longer programs, renewable up to 3 years, with transition from long-term study visa after year one.
Czech RepublicD/VC/23 — Long-Term Visa for Study (Dlouhodobé vízum - studium)
Long-term visa for third-country nationals enrolled in accredited university programs, secondary schools, or language preparation courses, valid up to 1 year.
Czech RepublicD/VC/24 — Long-Term Visa for Volunteering (Dlouhodobé vízum - dobrovolnictví)
Long-term visa for foreign nationals participating in organized volunteer programs in the Czech Republic lasting more than 90 days.
Czech RepublicD/VC/25 — Long-Term Residence for Scientific Research (Povolení k pobytu - vědecký výzkum)
Residence permit for researchers with a Hosting Agreement from a Czech research organization, with expedited 60-day processing.
Czech RepublicD/VC/26 — Long-Term Visa for Seasonal Employment (Dlouhodobé vízum - sezónní zaměstnání)
Visa for seasonal workers in agriculture, hospitality, forestry, or tourism for 3–9 months in sectors dependent on seasonal changes.
Czech RepublicD/VC/99 — Long-term Visa/Residence Permit for the Purpose of 'Other' (Dlouhodobé vízum/povolení k pobytu za účelem 'ostatní')
Long-term visa or residence permit for stays exceeding 90 days in the Czech Republic for purposes outside standard categories, valid up to 1 year without work authorization.
Czech RepublicD/VR — Long-term Visa for the Purpose of Collecting a Residence Permit (D/VR)
This is a specific entry visa issued to applicants who have been granted a long-term residence permit, allowing them to enter the Czech Republic to collect their biometric residence card.
Czech RepublicD/VS — Service/Official Visa (Služební vízum)
Single-entry visa for holders of service or official passports traveling to the Czech Republic on government or international organization business.
Czech RepublicDigital Nomad Visa (Vízum pro digitální nomády)
Long-term visa for highly skilled IT and marketing professionals from 13 designated countries working remotely in Czechia, processed within 45 days.
Czech RepublicEmployee Card (Zaměstnanecká karta)
Combined work and residence permit for third-country nationals with a job offer from a Czech employer, valid up to 2 years and renewable.
Czech RepublicICT — Intra-Company Transfer Card (Karta vnitropodnikově převedeného zaměstnance)
Residence permit for managers, specialists (up to 3 years), or trainee employees (up to 1 year) transferring within a multinational company to a Czech branch.
Czech RepublicLong-Term Residence for Investment (Povolení k pobytu za účelem investování)
Residence permit for entrepreneurs making a significant investment of at least CZK 75 million and creating 20+ jobs in the Czech Republic.
Czech RepublicLong-Term Visa for Cultural Activities (Dlouhodobé vízum - kultura)
Long-term visa for artists, performers, filmmakers, or cultural workers engaged in extended cultural projects or residencies in the Czech Republic.
Czech RepublicLong-Term Visa for Healthcare (Dlouhodobé vízum - zdravotní)
Long-term visa for foreign nationals requiring extended medical treatment, surgery, or rehabilitation in the Czech Republic exceeding 90 days.
Czech RepublicLong-Term Visa for Official Purposes (Dlouhodobé vízum - úřední)
Long-term visa for foreign government or international organization representatives on official or political missions exceeding 90 days.
Czech RepublicLong-Term Visa for Sports Activities (Dlouhodobé vízum - sport)
Long-term visa for professional or semi-professional athletes, coaches, or sports staff engaged in sports activities exceeding 90 days.
Czech RepublicLong-term Residence Permit for a Resident of Another EU Member State
For third-country nationals who hold a permanent residence permit with the legal status of a 'long-term EU resident' in another EU Member State.
Czech RepublicPermanent Residence Permit after 5 Years (Trvalý pobyt po 5 letech)
Permanent residence for third-country nationals after 5 years of continuous legal temporary residence, granting indefinite stay and free labor market access.
Czech RepublicPermanent Residence for EU Citizen (Trvalý pobyt občana EU)
Permanent residence for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens after 5 years of continuous residence in the Czech Republic, granting indefinite stay rights.
Czech RepublicPermanent Residence for EU Citizen's Family Member (Trvalý pobyt rodinného příslušníka občana EU)
Permanent residence for non-EU family members of EU citizens after 5 years of continuous residence in the Czech Republic.
Czech RepublicPermanent Residence for Humanitarian Reasons
A permanent residence permit granted under special circumstances, such as for spouses or children of refugees, or other humanitarian grounds defined by law.
Czech RepublicPost-Graduation Job-Seeker Visa (Vízum za účelem hledání zaměstnání)
Nine-month visa allowing international graduates of Czech universities to remain and search for employment after completing their studies.
Czech RepublicResidence Permit for Victims of Human Trafficking
A temporary residence permit issued to victims of human trafficking who cooperate with law enforcement authorities.
Czech RepublicSpecial Work Visa (Mimořádné pracovní vízum)
Government-quota work visa for nationals of specific countries for employment authorized by the Czech Public Employment Service.
Czech RepublicTemporary Protection (Dočasná ochrana)
Emergency mass-protection status activated by EU Council decision for displaced persons, notably Ukrainian nationals, granting residence and work rights.
Czech RepublicTemporary Residence Permit for EU Citizen's Family Member (Povolení k přechodnému pobytu rodinného příslušníka občana EU)
Residence permit for non-EU family members of EU citizens residing in the Czech Republic, valid up to 3 years with free labor market access.
Czech RepublicVisa-Free Entry (Bilateral Agreements)
Visa-free entry agreements with selected countries allowing short stays without visa application. Available to citizens of Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Uruguay.
Czech RepublicWorking Holiday Visa (Vízum pro pracovní dovolenou)
One-year visa for young citizens (18–30/35) of Australia, Canada, Chile, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, South Korea, and Taiwan to work and travel.