How to apply for a Czech Employee Card, step by step

The Employee Card lets a non-EU national live and work in Czechia for a specific job. The application runs through a Czech embassy abroad or, in some cases, within Czechia.

1. 1

   Find a registered vacancy

   The job must be in the central register of vacancies open to Employee Card holders, or you must have a valid reason to apply from inside Czechia.

2. 2

   Sign an employment contract

   Get a contract or a binding promise of employment for the position.

3. 3

   Collect documents

   Passport, contract, proof of accommodation, qualification documents, and photos. Some documents must be officially translated.

4. 4

   Book an appointment

   Apply at the competent Czech embassy or, if eligible, at the Ministry of the Interior in Czechia.

5. 5

   Attend and wait

   Submit the application in person, provide biometrics, and wait for the decision, usually within 60 days.