Employee Card
Czech Republic
Last updated: December 23, 2025
2 years (renewable)
$115-$235
60-90 days
Medium
About this Visa
The Employee Card is a work visa for people from outside Europe who want to work in the Czech Republic. It combines both work permission and residency in one biometric card. A Czech company hires you first, then you apply for the card. It works for any job level—factory workers, nurses, engineers, everyone. This visa is special because it is faster and easier than old work permits. The Czech government created it to attract foreign workers. The Employee Card lets you work without restrictions, live legally, travel across Europe, and brings you closer to permanent residency or citizenship.
Key Benefits
- Work without restrictions in your job
- Live legally in the Czech Republic
- Travel freely across all of Europe (Schengen area)
- Access public healthcare and pensions
- Bring spouse and children (separate application)
- Change jobs with employer approval
- Get permanent residency after 5 years
- Get citizenship after 10 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Have a valid job offer from Czech employer
- Clean criminal record
- Minimum wage salary (CZK 20,800 per month)
- At least 15 hours weekly work
- Housing arranged
- Good health
- Ability to enter Czech Republic
- No age limit
- No language requirement
- No education requirement
Financial Requirement
Employer must pay minimum CZK 20,800 per month (approximately $1,000 USD). Must work at least 15 hours weekly. No separate savings requirement.
Documents
- Valid passportGood for 3+ months beyond your stay
- Two recent passport photosColor photos
- Employment contractShowing salary, job duties, hours
- Job vacancy reference numberYour employer gets this from Czech labor office
- Proof of housingLease agreement or housing confirmation
- Criminal record certificateFrom home country and any country where you lived 6+ months in past 3 years
- Official Czech translationsAll foreign documents must be officially translated
- Medical certificateIf requested by government
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.