Employee Card
Who it's for: People from outside the EU who want to live and work for an employer in Czechia.
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: No minimum
- Main fee: CZK 5,000
- Decision time: 60 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
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“Proof of work relation (work contract, agreement on performing work or a preliminary contract/agreement in which the parties commit to close a work contract or an agreement on performing work within an established time limit).”
Minimum educationNo minimumOfficial wording
“An employee card can be obtained for all kinds of employment regardless of the required education and qualification.”
Main feeCZK 5,000Official wording
“What is the consular fee? 5,000 CZK paid in local currency or paid by card.”
Decision time60 daysOfficial wording
“What is the time limit to process the application? 60 days; 90 days in especially complicated cases”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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