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Figures below are what we have quoted from official pages. “Not stated” means we have not recorded a quote yet — it is not a pass or fail.
People from outside the EU who want to study in Czechia for a longer period.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Official points and wordingPeople who finished university studies or scientific research in Czechia and want to look for work or start a business.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Official points and wordingPeople from outside the EU who want to work in Czechia in a job that needs high qualifications.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Official points and wordingPeople from outside the EU who want to live and work for an employer in Czechia.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Official points and wordingResearchers who will do research in Czechia under a hosting agreement.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Official points and wordingPeople from outside the EU who want to do business in Czechia for a longer period.
Last checked 4 Nov 2026
Official points and wordingEntrepreneurs, or company executives, who want to live in Czechia to make a significant investment.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Official points and wordingPeople from outside the EU who want to carry out business activities in Czechia.
Last checked 4 Nov 2026
Official points and wordingFamily members of people from outside the EU living in Czechia, who want to join them for more than one year.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Official points and wording26 more types from the official pages. Some have no quoted facts yet.
About this list. Full list of long-term visas, long-term residence permits, permanent residence and Schengen visas from the Information Portal for Foreigners (ipc.gov.cz). Asylum comes from the Ministry of the Interior's English pages, now on an archived site (archiv.mv.gov.cz, domain mv.gov.cz added), so the content may be out of date. Visa-free stays for holders of another EU state's permit are left out. Hub promoted to screening (ScreeningHub) on 2026-11-04 after ≥8 approved routes.
People from outside the EU who want to study in Czechia.
1 official requirements recordedManagers, specialists or employed interns with an ICT permit from another EU state who are transferred to Czechia.
Not yet checked against your profileManagers, specialists or employed interns transferred from a company abroad to its branch in Czechia.
Not yet checked against your profileCitizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia and Ukraine who want to work in Czechia for a limited time.
1 official requirements recordedPeople from outside the EU who want to do seasonal work in Czechia for up to 90 days.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople from outside the EU who want to do seasonal work in Czechia.
1 official requirements recordedYoung citizens of countries with a working holiday agreement with Czechia, such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
2 official requirements recordedParents or guardians of a child born in Czechia, who must apply for the child's permit or visa within 60 days.
Not yet checked against your profileClose family members who want to live in Czechia with a relative there.
1 official requirements recordedChildren under 18 of foreigners with permanent residence in Czechia who want to join their parents.
Not yet checked against your profileForeign children entrusted to foster care by a final decision of a Czech court.
Not yet checked against your profileFamily members of people from outside the EU who want to stay with them in Czechia for more than one year.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople from outside the EU who have lived in Czechia continuously for at least five years.
Not yet checked against your profileHolders of another EU state's Blue Card with five years of continuous residence in EU states.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople from outside the EU who meet specific legal grounds for permanent residence without earlier continuous residence.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople from outside the EU who stay in Czechia for culture-related purposes, such as performing arts or religious missionary work.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople with permanent residence and EU resident status in another EU state who want to stay in Czechia for more than three months.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople from outside the EU who stay in Czechia to receive health treatment.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople from outside the EU who take part in professional sports competitions in Czechia.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople from outside the EU who stay in Czechia for cultural activities, such as film crews, artistic performances or missionary work.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople from outside the EU who stay in Czechia to receive health treatment such as therapy, spa services or surgery.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople from outside the EU who plan to play in professional sports competitions in Czechia.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople from outside the EU who come to improve their skills and qualifications with Czech organisations under an agreement with their foreign employer.
Not yet checked against your profilePeople who need a visa for a short stay in Czechia and the Schengen Area.
Not yet checked against your profileListed with official links only. For help with a protection claim, contact the official service or a regulated adviser.
People who seek protection from persecution in Czechia; the Interior Ministry explains the asylum procedure.
Not yet checked against your profileForeigners who cannot leave Czechia for reasons beyond their control, or who are witnesses or injured parties in criminal proceedings.
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