Special Work Visa
Who it's for: Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia and Ukraine who want to work in Czechia for a limited time.
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
- Can lead to permanent residence: No
What the official pages say
1 point recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Can lead to permanent residenceNoOfficial wording
“A residence with a special work visa does not count towards the 5-year continuous residence in the Czech Republic necessary for acquiring a permanent residence permit.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Main fee; Salary threshold; Family can join; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other work with a sponsor routes in Czechia
All visa types in Czechia
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
Czechia visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.