Czech Republic•EuropeVaries
90 EUR
Varies (Valid for single or multiple entries within a 180-day period)
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Short-stay Schengen visa for seasonal employment lasting up to 90 days in agriculture, hospitality, or other seasonal sectors.
The Schengen Short-Stay Seasonal Work Visa is a uniform visa governed by the EU Visa Code and the Czech Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals (Act No. 326/1999 Coll.). It was created to facilitate the movement of third-country nationals coming to the Czech Republic for short-term seasonal work lasting up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This visa fills the gap for employers who require additional labor for brief, season-dependent tasks in sectors like agriculture, construction, or tourism, ensuring these workers have a legal status for their short-term stay.
This visa is intended for applicants from third countries who have a confirmed seasonal job offer in the Czech Republic for a duration of less than three months. It is ideal for individuals seeking temporary work in fields such as harvesting, forestry, or seasonal hospitality services. What makes this visa distinctive is its short-term nature; it is specifically designed for quick, high-intensity seasonal demand. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial means and possess mandatory travel health insurance, and they must intend to leave the Schengen Area upon the expiration of their permitted stay.
Work must be seasonal (dependent on seasons, e.g., agriculture, tourism).
Valid employment contract or work agreement.
Employment permit issued by the Labour Office of the Czech Republic.
Valid travel document.
Proof of sufficient financial means.
Proof of accommodation.
Proof of intention to leave the Schengen area (e.g., return ticket).
Travel medical insurance.
Education
none or higher
Completed Schengen visa application form.
Valid passport.
Recent passport-sized photo.
Employment permit from the Czech Labour Office.
Employment contract.
Proof of accommodation.
Proof of financial means (e.g., bank statements or employer confirmation).
Travel medical insurance.
Proof of return travel arrangements.
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