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Fedortsov Oleksandr

Senior lawyer

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fedortsov@prikhodko.com.ua

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Lawyer practicing international migration. Specializes in issues of migration law - paperwork on the territory of Ukraine and the countries of the European Union (Romania, Hungary, Spain, Czech Republic).

WORK PERMIT IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

How to get a work permit in the Czech Republic?

DOCUMENTS GIVING THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Work permit
Employment card
“Blue card.”

The most common is a work permit

There are the following employment opportunities:

Seasonal work, employment document is provided for up to 6 months (activity that is tied to a certain time of year according to a periodic event or type of event based on seasonal conditions, during which labor needs are much higher than for normal activities )
performance of tasks arising from the subject of activity of the legal entity, provided by the partner, statutory body or member of the statutory body or other body of the business association for the business association;
Work up to 3 months
holder of a long-term residence permit for investment purposes;
Long-term residence permit for business purposes
Internship for up to 6 months, but this period is not limited and may be extended for certain reasons.
To limit the time of employment of persons under 26 years of age who are studying in the Czech Republic for student exchange and other youth programs.
holders of visas or residence permits obtained for the purpose of forced stay, who have applied for international protection.
an international agreement has been promulgated, the ratification of which has been approved by the parliament and provided that this agreement provides for obtaining a work permit abroad;
Refugees from Ukraine (recipients of temporary protection) now have a one-year residence permit in the Czech Republic and free access to the labor market. To employ a citizen of Ukraine, the employer only needs to notify the regional branch of the Labor Office.

Additional information on professional qualification testing:

Superlegalization or verification of documents is a confirmation of their authenticity in order to eliminate forgeries.

Is an administrative fee paid?

The administrative fee is 500 Czech crowns

What is the deadline for consideration of the application?

From 1 to 3 months

What is a work permit?

contains the identification data of the foreigner, place of work, type of work, identification data of the employer with whom the foreigner will work, the term for which he / she is issued and other data necessary for employment;
not transferable and issued for a certain period, but not more than two years (for seasonal work not more than 6 months); a foreigner may repeatedly apply for a work permit;
it is valid only for employment with the employer specified in the decision; this also applies to the type and place of work. If certain conditions specified in this permit are to be changed in the period before the expiration of the employment permit, the foreigner must apply to the relevant regional office of the Office of Labor for a new work permit;
is obligatory for all foreigners permitted employment relationships within the meaning of the Labor Code, which are carried out by a foreigner in the Czech Republic, ie on the basis of an employment contract or employment contract, even if these employment relationships coincide;
cannot be issued if a foreigner needs a service card, blue card or internally transferred employee card to perform work in the Czech Republic in accordance with applicable law (the owner has the right to stay in the Czech Republic for a long time for employment and work).

What information should be provided?

Name, personal data (date of birth, citizenship, place of residence
Passport data
Information about the employer and the position
Place of performance of works

Required in Czech

How long is an employment permit valid?

3 months – working Schengen
6 months – seasonal work
2 years – other cases.

The term may be extended.

Employment card

There must be at least secondary education, a working schedule of at least 15 hours per week.

A visa is required for entry only, while a work permit is required for the duration of your stay.

Blue card

There should be higher education, there are requirements for wages – 1.5 average salaries. Also requirements for employment – full employment on contracts from one year.

A visa is required for entry only, while a work permit is required for the duration of your stay.

Are there any privileged categories? Thus, they should include graduates of Czech universities, family members of diplomats, accredited journalists, permanent residents, full-time students

Is company registration possible without a personal visit to the Czech Republic?

Yes. The procedure is fully adapted for remote launch. All legal actions are performed on the basis of a power of attorney, notarized and, if necessary, apostilled in your country.

Why shouldn't you use a share capital of 1 crown?

Although the law allows a share capital of 1 crown, minimal capital reduces trust from banks and European counterparties, and also creates problems when passing banking compliance (AML). To confirm the seriousness of intentions, it is recommended to contribute an amount of at least 10,000 – 100,000 crowns, which can be used for the company’s operational needs after opening the account.

What is the difference between an s.r.o. and a sole proprietor (OSVČ)?

Apart from the issue of limited liability, the key difference lies in taxation. OSVČs in the Czech Republic are eligible for a single tax regime (paušální daň), which in 2026 requires a fixed monthly payment of between 9,162 and 27,139 crowns, depending on income. However, the status of a sole proprietor limits business scaling and complicates interaction with large B2B clients, who prefer to work with VAT payers in the form of an s.r.o.

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