Blue Card
Who it's for: People from outside the EU who want to work in Czechia in a job that needs high qualifications.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Minimum education: Vocational qualification
- Main fee: CZK 5,000
- Family can join: Yes
- Can lead to permanent residence: Possible
- Decision time: 90 days
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | CZK 5,000 | — | ipc.gov.czOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
6 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“You are going to have a work contract or a pre-employment contract for at least one year receiving at least 1.5 times the average gross salary in the Czech Republic.”
Minimum educationVocational qualificationOfficial wording
“You have a completed higher vocational or university education of at least 3 years (high qualifications).”
Main feeCZK 5,000Official wording
“What is the consular fee? CZK 5,000 paid in local currency or by card.”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“your family members can apply in the same way for a long-term residence permit for the purpose of family reunification.”
Can lead to permanent residencePossibleOfficial wording
“Apply for a permanent residence permit after 5 years of residence with a blue card in any EU Member State.”
Decision time90 daysOfficial wording
“What is the time limit to process the application? 90 days.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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