Typically covers assessment of the case and suggestion of suitable path, preparation of the applications for visa or residence permit, appointment reservation, representation throughout the process, and post arrival assistance. If agreed, we recommend personal assistance at the Czech authorities as well. Very common case is assistance to foreigners already residing in Czechia with the extension of their permits, changing their job or relocating their families.
Employee card is a most common Czech dual residence permit for the purpose of work issued in the form of a biometric residence permit. Dual permit means that it allows foreigners to stay and work in the Czech Republic. To apply for an Employee card it is necessary to have a work contract with a Czech employer before you can apply and the employer needs to create a vacant job position.
There is also a non-dual Employee card for those foreigners who have free entry to the labour market. This means that they do not need any kind of work permit to work in the Czech Republic.
Employee card is a flexible residence permit for the purpose of employment. In comparison to a Blue card, it allows a part-time job and the wage requirements are not so strict. Education requirements should reflect the job position but university or higher education is typically not required. In case the foreigner obtains free entry to the labour market (for ex. when graduating from Czech university), he or she may requilify to non-dual regime easily.
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What is free entry to the Czech Labour market?
Certain categories of foreigners in the Czech Republic may work and change employment without further permit or administration.
Most typical categories are:
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Your decision should be thoroughly assessed taking into account your employment, mobility plans or family relocation.
Blue card is advantageous for those who plan to be mobile within the EU, enjoy longer validity of a Blue card and want to relocate with a spouse who plans to work, as s/he may apply for residence permit directly. The benefits of a Blue card are compensated by stricter conditions such as the requirements for a full-time job or high qualification.
Employee card is a great residence permit for those who enjoy more flexibility or who do not fulfil the criteria for a Blue card. The Employee card allows for part-time job options.
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If you have a Czech dual Employee card, make sure you plan the process in advance. Not doing the process right may at worst scenario end with cancellation of an Employee card.
The change of employer needs to be approved by the Ministry of Interior. The application has to be submitted no later than 60 days from the official end of your previous job. This application is tricky and cannot be mended after the application. If it is not applied correctly or with missing documents it will be rejected without further ado.
Changing jobs with a Czech non-dual Employee card is done via a notification process at the Ministry of Interior.
It is strongly recommended to get an expert advisory when changing jobs. Contact us.
Employers that wish to employ a foreigner from a non-EU country need to create an offer for a vacant job position at the Czech Labour office portal. This is to offer the job position to Czech or EU nationals first, so called labour market test. If this job position is not occupied, the foreign candidate may apply for an Employee or Blue card for this vacant job position. This job position must correspond in basic parameters to his work contract.
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The biometric permit Employee card does not carry information if the card is dual or non-dual. Still it is necessary to know this especially for the process of a job change. In most cases the clients know what kind of Employee card they hold. We may establish your type of Employee card by getting specific information from you.
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Blue card is a Czech residence permit for the purpose of work issued to a foreigner in the form of a biometric residence permit. It is a dual residence permit that allows foreigners to stay and work in the Czech Republic.
Blue card is for highly-qualified workers who are offered full-time work contracts with a certain salary set by the Czech government each year (currently CZK 65.012/month). To apply for a Blue card it is necessary to have a work contract with a Czech employer first and the employer needs to create a vacant job position for you.
High qualification means completion of university education, or higher specialised education where the studies lasted for at least 3 years. For certain job position practice in the required field is accepted.
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To successfully apply for a Czech Blue card you need a vacant job position announced by your employer, work contract, proof of your highest education, secured accomodation in the Czech Republic. If you apply for the Czech Blue card abroad you also need an extract from the criminal records of your home country and country where you stayed in total six months within the last three years. Documents issued abroad in most cases need to be apostilled or superlegalised.
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If you are not residing in the Czech Republic yet, you need to apply at the competent Czech Embassy, either in your home country or in a country where you have resided for the past two years. Nationals of certain states may apply at any Czech Embassy.
Application at the Czech Ministry of Interior is possible in two situations. If you already stay in the Czech Republic with a long-term visa or residence permit for another purpose, or if you are a holder of a Blue card in another country.
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The Czech Blue card is issued with validity of three years. The change of employer is simpler than in the case of an Employee card. It simplifies the mobility within the EU but it has to be applied for in each country separately. In certain cases the stay with a Blue card in another EU country counts into the period required to obtain a Czech permanent residence permit.
On the other hand, Blue cards are not very flexible. It does not allow part-time jobs and the salary must be always adjusted to the salary level set by the Czech government. If you stop fulfilling the requirements, you need to apply for an Employee card. It does not offer a non-dual regime.
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Certain categories of foreigners in the Czech Republic may work and change employment without further permit or administration.
Most typical categories are: holders of Czech permanent residence permit, holders of Czech permanent residency, holders of Czech long-term residence permit for family reunification, students at or graduates from Czech accredited high-school, higher specialized schools or university, nationals of certain states, workers posted under EU directive, holders of holder of Czech residence permit of long-term resident of another EU state, those carrying out scientific and research work etc.
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Your decision should be thoroughly assessed taking into account your employment, mobility plans or family relocation.
Blue card is advantageous for those who plan to be mobile within the EU, enjoy longer validity of a Blue card and want to relocate with a spouse who plans to work, as s/he may apply for residence permit directly. The benefits of a Blue card are compensated by stricter conditions such as the requirements for a full-time job or high qualification.
Employee card is a great residence permit for those who enjoy more flexibility or who do not fulfil the criteria for a Blue card. The Employee card allows for part-time job options.
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Yes, it is possible to apply for a Blue card, even if you have a free entry to the Czech Labour market. Yet, we cannot recommend it as you will be treated as a foreigner that has not privilege of free entry to the labour market. If you apply for a Blue card you will need a vacant job position and when changing jobs, you need to pass the notification process.
In this case we advise you to apply for a non-dual Employee card.
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If you have a Czech Blue card and you plan to change jobs, it needs to be notified at the Ministry of Interior no later than 3 days after job termination.
The toleration period to secure a new job is 3 (Blue card for less than 2 year) or 6 months (Blue card),
Even if you secure a new job, it is necessary to inform the Ministry of Interior of termination of a previous one otherwise the Blue card is cancelled.
It is strongly recommended to get an expert advisory when changing jobs. Contact us.
Employers who wish to employ a foreigner from a non-EU country need to create an offer for a vacant job position at the Czech Labour office portal. This is to offer the job position to Czech or EU nationals first, so called labour market test. If this job position is not occupied, the foreign candidate may apply for an Employee or Blue card for this vacant job position. This job position must correspond in basic parameters to his work contract.
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The following periods of stay are calculated:
Stays not counted towards the Czech Permanent Residency:
Absences from the Czech Republic counted as uninterrupted stay:
Permanent residents enjoy rights similar to Czech citizens, including:
However, permanent residents do not have the right to vote or serve in the Czech Armed Forces.
Yes, applicants are generally required to pass a Czech language exam at the A2 level. Some exemptions apply, such as for children under 15, individuals over 60, or those with certain disabilities.
Typically, you’ll need:
Specific requirements may vary based on individual circumstances.
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