# 🇨🇿 Czechia — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Czechia from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/czechia 20 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | | Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | - **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — | | Long-term Visa / Residence Permit for Studies | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | CZK 2,500 | CZK 5,000 | 60 days | | Long-term Visa for Other Educational Activities | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | CZK 2,500 | CZK 5,000 | 60 days | - **Long-term Visa / Residence Permit for Studies** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Proof of admission/enrolment, Proof of accommodation, Proof of funds, Photograph, Criminal record certificate, Travel medical insurance · Rights: Work: Work permitted (study counts half to PR) · Study: Accredited study programme · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification possible · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz - **Long-term Visa for Other Educational Activities** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Confirmation of enrolment, Proof of accommodation, Proof of sufficient funds, Criminal record certificate, Comprehensive medical insurance · Rights: Study: Language/educational courses only · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Czech Digital Nomad Program | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | CZK 5,000 | 45 days | | Long-term Visa for the Purpose of Business (Živno / Trade Licence) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | CZK 5,000 | CZK 6,200 | 90 days | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — | | Employee Card (Zaměstnanecká karta) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | CZK 5,000 | CZK 5,000 | 60 days | | Czech EU Blue Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | CZK 5,000 | CZK 5,000 | 90 days | | Long-term Visa for Seasonal Employment | Consular visa · typically eligible | 270 days | CZK 2,500 | CZK 5,000 | — | | Intra-Company Employee Transfer Card (ICT Card) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | CZK 2,500 | CZK 6,200 | 90 days | - **Czech Digital Nomad Program** — Key documents: Program inclusion application, Proof of education or experience, Employment contract or client contract, Employer documents (employee track), Czech trade licence (freelancer track), Valid travel document, Criminal record certificate, Proof of accommodation and funds · Rights: Work: Remote/freelance via zivno only · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification permitted · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mpo.gov.cz - **Long-term Visa for the Purpose of Business (Živno / Trade Licence)** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Trade licence / register extract, Proof of accommodation, Proof of funds, Photograph, Criminal record certificate, Travel medical insurance · Rights: Work: Self-employment via trade licence · Study: Study permitted alongside business · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification permitted · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz - **Employee Card (Zaměstnanecká karta)** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Employment contract, Job vacancy number, Proof of accommodation, Photograph · Rights: Work: Employer/position-tied employment · Study: Study permitted alongside work · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification permitted · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz - **Czech EU Blue Card** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Work contract, Proof of high qualification, Job vacancy identification number, Proof of accommodation, Photograph · Rights: Work: Highly-qualified role-tied employment · Study: Study permitted alongside work · Residency after 5 years · Family: Simplified family reunification · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz - **Long-term Visa for Seasonal Employment** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Work permit for seasonal employment, Employment contract, Proof of accommodation, Proof of funds, Photograph, Travel medical insurance · Rights: Work: Seasonal job only; max 9 months total · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz - **Intra-Company Employee Transfer Card (ICT Card)** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Letter of transfer, Proof of group relationship, Proof of professional qualification, Prior employment with the group, Proof of accommodation, Photograph · Rights: Work: Tied to intra-company role; max 3 yrs · Family: Family reunification permitted · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Long-term Residence Permit for Investment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | CZK 2,500 | — | 45 days | - **Long-term Residence Permit for Investment** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Business plan, Financial statements, Proof of investment funds, Proof of registration, Proof of no outstanding debts, Criminal record certificate (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Work tied to the investment business · Study: Study permitted alongside residence · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification permitted · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Working Holiday Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | CZK 2,500 | CZK 5,000 | — | - **Working Holiday Visa** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Return ticket or funds for departure, Proof of funds, Comprehensive medical insurance, Criminal record declaration/certificate, Photographs · Rights: Work: Full/part-time; 12 months, one-time · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Long-term Residence Permit for Family Reunification | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | CZK 2,500 | CZK 6,200 | 270 days | | Temporary Residence Permit for a Family Member of an EU/Czech Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | CZK 6,200 | — | | Czech Citizenship by Declaration for Descendants | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Long-term Residence Permit for Family Reunification** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Proof of family relationship, Proof of sponsor's residence status, Proof of accommodation, Proof of aggregate monthly income, Photograph, Criminal record certificate (+1 more) · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz - **Temporary Residence Permit for a Family Member of an EU/Czech Citizen** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Proof of family relationship, Proof that the EU/Czech citizen resides in Czechia, Proof of accommodation, Photograph, Health insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz - **Czech Citizenship by Declaration for Descendants** — Key documents: Declaration of citizenship, Applicant's birth certificate, Ancestor's Czech/Czechoslovak documents, Proof of loss of citizenship, Chain of civil-status documents, Identity document · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mzv.gov.cz ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Permanent Residence Permit after 5 Years (EU Long-term Resident) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | CZK 2,500 | — | 60 days | - **Permanent Residence Permit after 5 Years (EU Long-term Resident)** — Key documents: Application form, Valid travel document, Czech language exam certificate, Proof of 5 years' continuous residence, Proof of income, Proof of accommodation, Photograph · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ipc.gov.cz --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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