Political System: Parliamentary Democracy
Capital City: Prague
Population: 10.2 million
Area: 78,866 square kilometers
Currency: Czech Koruna
Introduction
The Czech Republic is located in Central Europe, between Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria.
The Czech Republic joined the EU in 2004 and has built a reputation for being a stable country, highly entrepreneurial and a great supporter of the free market. As a result it is regarded as offering a stable and welcoming environment for external investors.
Having experienced a massive reduction of 4.1% in GDP for 2009 the Czech economy has delivered 8 quarters of uninterrupted growth.
A debt to gross domestic product ratio of only 38% is far better than many other EU member states.
A strong reputation for high-quality manufacturing, especially in car production which delivers in the order of 20% of Czech manufactured goods. Its chief exports are machinery and transport equipment, intermediate manufacturers, chemicals, raw materials and fuel.
We offer the following services in the Czech Republic
Work Permits (Employment)
Work Permit (Intra-Company Transfer)
Starting a business / Self-employment
Work Permit (Highly Skilled Worker)
Czech Republic – Work Permit (Click here for more information)
In order to live and work in the Czech Republic you will require a Work Permit and a visa or Residence Permit.
Work Permit
Work Permits in the Czech Republic are issued in the name of an individual company for a specific individual and a particular role, they are issued for twelve months and they can be renewed.
Prior to the issue of a work permit a representative of the company must visit the local labour office and provide them with details of the job. The labour office will publish the job for 30 days and if they are unable to find a suitable worker available in the local market the procedure, which can take up to 90 days, can commence.
Work Permit Application Process
- Using our knowledge of the local authorities we will prepare and submit an application on behalf of the company.
- We would then expect the permit to be issued after 30 days.
- We then submit the application on behalf of the employee.
- After another 30 days we will be able to collect the permit on your behalf and deliver it to the employee.
- In our experience the process will take between 60 and 90 days, depending on the specifics of the role and the applicant.
To support the process you will need to provide:
- Copy of the workers passport with valid visa
- Detailed job specification for the role and the educational qualifications required
- Copies of education certificates (originals or notarized copies)
- Power of attorney from the employer to allow us to manage the process
- Application form signed by an employer representative
- Power of attorney from the employee to allow us to manage the process
- Application form signed by the employee
- Two passport photographs of the employee
- Government applications fees – to be advised
To support the process we will provide:
- All application specific documents
- Advice throughout the application process
- Power of attorney template
- Company application form – we will complete it, a company representative must sign
- Employee application form – we will complete it, the prospective employee must sign
Short-Term Visa and Residency
When your Work Permit has been issued and you have permission to work you will need to apply for permission to live in the Czech Republic. There are different types of visas and permits depending on the length of time you plan to stay and how long you have already been legally living and working in the country.
To support the process you will need to provide:
- A copy of your employment purpose
- Documentary proof that you have accommodation arranged for the duration of your stay
- A document showing if you have any criminal convictions (with an official Czech translation)
- A medical certificate certifying the state of your health
- Travel medical insurance of at least €60k
To support the process we will provide:
- All application specific documents
- Advice throughout the application process
- Application form – we will complete it, the prospective employee must sign
Czech Republic – Intra-Company Transfer (Work Permit) (Click here for more information)
This option is available if you're transferring from a position in a company that is situated outside the EU (this also works for companies operating within the EU, can be used for residents out of EU), and you're moving within the company into an EU country. The scheme is only open to senior management, key personnel highly skilled workers and participants in a training programme.
Work Permits in the Czech Republic are issued in the name of an individual company for a specific individual and a particular role, they are issued for twelve months and they can be renewed. Unlike a normal Work Permit for employment this permit does not have to be advertised at a local Labour Office.
The permit will allow the company in the Czech Republic to employ the applicant for the duration of the permit, when the permit expires the employee must return to their country of origin.
An Intra-Company Transfer Permit can be issued for six months or less or 24 months or up to a maximum of 36 months. Although the work permit must be renewed every year. After 36 months a new Permit can be applied for.
This permit is suitable for personnel coming to the Czech Republic for a clearly defined period.
The Intra-Company Transfer is subject to the following conditions:
The sending company must prove a direct link with the host company.
The permit is issued on the basis of an assignment contract between two companies, which confirms that the salary will be paid in the country where the employee is originally employed.
Qualifications certificates must be submitted to the authorities as part of the application process.
Application Process
- Using our knowledge of the local authorities we will prepare and submit an application on behalf of the company.
- We would then expect the permit to be issued after 30 days
- We then submit the application on behalf of the employee.
- After another 30 days we will be able to collect the permit and deliver it to the employee.
- In our experience the process will take between 60 and 90 days, depending on the specifics of the role and the applicant.
To support the process you will need to provide:
- Copy of the workers passport with valid visa
- Detailed job specification for the role and the educational qualifications required
- Copies of education certificates (originals or legalised copies with official translation)
- A contract between the two companies
- Business registry certification – from the original country and from the Czech Republic as well - original with official translation
- Power of attorney from the employer to allow us to manage the process
- Application form signed by an employer representative
- Power of attorney from the employee to allow us to manage the process
- Application form signed by the employee
- Two passport photographs of the employee
- Government applications fees – to be advised
To support the process we will provide:
- All application specific documents
- Advice throughout the application process
- Power of attorney template
- Company application form – we will complete it, a company representative must sign
- Employee application form – we will complete it, the prospective employee must sign
Short-Term Visa and Residency
When your Work Permit has been issued and you have permission to work you will need to apply for permission to live in the Czech Republic. There are different types of visas and permits depending on the length of time you plan to stay and how long you have already been legally living and working in the country.
Long-Term Residency
If you have been legally living and working in the country for more than 90 days and plan on staying for more than six months for the same purpose you can apply for long-term residency.
To support the process you will need to provide:
- A copy of your employment purpose
- Documentary proof that you have accommodation arranged for the duration of your stay
- A document showing if you have any criminal convictions (with an official Czech translation)
- A medical certificate certifying the state of your health
- Travel medical insurance of at least €60k
To support the process we will provide:
- All application specific documents
- Advice throughout the application process
- Power of attorney template
- Application form – we will complete it, the prospective employee must sign
Residence Permit for Self-Employment (Freelancer) / Opening a Business (Click here for more information)
They will consider:
- The Czech Republic's higher economic interest will be met
- Your business will have a positive effect on the economy
- Financing is secured through equity or by a bank loan
- The business will not damage the Czech Republic's overall economic interests
By fulfilling these conditions it will generally be presumed that you have met the requirements for commercial migration though you will also need a detailed business plan for your venture.
The authorities will test your case, based upon:
- Your experience as an entrepreneur
- The level of capital you are investing
- The effects on the employment and the training situation
- The contribution you have made to innovation and research
Business Plan
When applying for a residency permit based on self-employment (freelancing) or when opening a business a business plan is mandatory. The business plan will be prepared by a specialist and will be submitted with your application.
To support the process you will need to provide:
- Documentary proof that you have accommodation arranged for the duration of your stay
- A document showing if you have any criminal convictions (with an official Czech translation)
- A medical certificate certifying the state of your health
- Travel medical insurance of at least €60k
Our Service
- Supplying a checklist for all documents to be submitted
- Confirmation of the office where documents must be submitted
- Streamlining supplementary documents
- Handling legal questions received from the authorities
- General advice/instruction during the application process
- Preparation of business plan to support your application
Work Permit (Highly Skilled Worker)
Contact us to speak to one of our immigration specialists.