Czech Republic•EuropeLong-Term Employment Visa (Category D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-90 days
Application Fee
2,500 CZK
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for foreign workers with a job offer from a Czech employer. Requires employer sponsorship and leads to residence permit upon arrival.
The long-term employment visa allows foreign workers to be employed in the Czech Republic for more than 90 days with Czech employer sponsorship. Upon arrival, it converts to a long-term residence permit for employment.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
90 days
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: RU, BY
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for at least 6 months
Employment contract
Signed contract from Czech employer
Approved work permit
Issued by Czech labor office
Medical examination
Health check and vaccination records
Proof of accommodation
Housing confirmation in Czech Republic
Health insurance
Valid travel health insurance minimum €30,000
Criminal record certificate
From home country
OptionalSponsor Documents
Employment contract
Signed by employer and employee
Company registration documents
Proof of employer's business registration
Work permit application
Submitted to Czech labor office
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency
- Family can join under family reunification
- Stable employment opportunity
- Free access to labor market once approved
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Tied to specific employer initially
- Processing takes 2-3 months
- Medical examination required
Application Process
Secure job offer
Obtain employment contract from Czech employer
Employer applies for permit
Czech employer submits work permit application to labor office
Receive approval
Labor office approves work permit (valid for 30 days)
Gather visa documents
Prepare passport, employment contract, medical exam, insurance
Apply for visa
Submit long-term visa application at Czech embassy/consulate
Receive visa
Collect long-term employment visa
Register in Czech Republic
Upon arrival, register to obtain residence permit
Application Forms
Long-Term Visa Application
Form ID: D/2048
Work Permit Application
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