Czech Republic work permit

Main routes

• Employee Card — long-term residence plus work authorisation for a specific registered vacancy.
• EU Blue Card — for university-educated applicants with a qualifying salary offer.
• Intra-company transfer card — for transfers within a multinational group.

Core requirements

• Job offer for a vacancy eligible for Employee Card holders
• Passport valid beyond the requested stay
• Proof of accommodation in the Czech Republic
• Recognised qualifications (nostrification may be required)
• Criminal record extract and medical insurance

How the process works

• Step 1 — Eligibility and employer verification.
• Step 2 — Document collection, translation and apostille.
• Step 3 — Embassy appointment and biometric submission.
• Step 4 — Decision, visa collection and post-arrival registration.

Official references

• Czech Ministry of the Interior
• Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Requirements and processing times are set by Czech authorities and can change. Friendship Immigration provides advisory and documentation support only.