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Czech Digital Nomad Visa

Czech Republic CZE

Last verified 2026-05-05Official source

The Czech Digital Nomad visa, launched in 2024, lets remote workers from a restricted list of about 12 eligible nationalities (including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea and others) reside in the Czech Republic while working for foreign employers.

Applicants need a higher-education degree or proven IT specialisation and monthly income of roughly CZK 53,000 (~USD 2,300, about 1.5x the Czech average), plus accommodation, health insurance, and a clean record. The binding constraint is a 100-permit annual quota, so applying early in the year matters. Costs are low (~USD 220 fee; USD 1,500-6,500 first year) and processing takes about 2 months.

It cannot be used to work for Czech employers (without a separate Employment Card) or to serve Czech clients as primary income. The permit is valid 12 months and renewable with no minimum-presence rule, but staying 183+ days triggers Czech tax residency on worldwide income at a 15% flat rate (23% above CZK 1.6M). It counts toward PR at 5 years (Czech A2) and citizenship at 10 (B1); dual nationality is allowed.

Program Details

Category
Digital Nomad
Processing Time
2 months
Application Fee
$220
Minimum Income
$2,300
/mo
Minimum Investment
—
Family Included
Spouse + dependent children may apply for family reunification permits
Path to PR
Yes — 5 years
Path to Citizenship
Yes — 10 years
Physical Presence
12-month initial validity, renewable. No specific minimum-presence requirement.
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Tax Impact
Czech tax resident on worldwide income at 15% flat (23% above CZK 1.6M/yr) once 183 days reached.
Renewal Cost
$200

Monthly income of approximately CZK 53,000 (~USD 2,300) — equivalent to 1.5x the Czech average salary. Quotas: only 100 visas annually as of programme launch in 2024-2025.

Application Timeline

Apply

2mo processing

Visa Granted

Initial permit

Permanent Residency

After 5 years

Citizenship

After 10 years

Key Requirements

  • ✓Citizenship of an eligible country (initial list includes ~12 countries including UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Taiwan, Argentina, Brazil, Chile)
  • ✓Higher-education degree OR proven IT-sector specialisation
  • ✓Monthly income ~CZK 53,000 (~USD 2,300) from foreign source
  • ✓Valid passport, accommodation in Czech Republic, criminal record clean
  • ✓Health insurance valid in Czech Republic

Am I eligible for Czech Digital Nomad Visa?

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  • Nationality eligibility

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  • Minimum monthly income

    Programme requires $2,300/month.

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This is a heuristic, not a determination. Final eligibility depends on full documentation and immigration-officer discretion.

Nationality Restrictions

This program restricts applications from nationals of: Available initially to nationals of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, UK, US, plus EU/EEA exempt

Application Process — Step by Step

  1. 01

    Apply at Czech embassy / consulate in eligible country

    home country

    Submit application with employment / freelance contract proof, income documentation, qualifications, accommodation, criminal record.

    Typical duration: 8-12 weekssource ↗

  2. 02

    Travel + register

    destination

    Enter on D visa; register with Foreign Police; collect residence card.

    Typical duration: 2-4 weeks

Documents Required

DocumentIssued ByApostilleTranslate toValidity (days)
Valid passportHome countryNo—180
Employment / freelance contract (foreign source)Employer / clientsNocs90
6 months bank statementsBankNocs30
Higher-education degreeIssuing institutionYescs—
Accommodation proofLandlordNocs90
Criminal record + health insuranceVariousYescs90

Realistic Costs

Some figures below are industry estimates rather than officially verified: lawyer_fee_high, translations, apostilles, health_insurance_first_year, relocation_misc, total_first_year_low, total_first_year_high, total_5_year_low, total_5_year_high.

Government fee
$220
Lawyer fee (low–high)
$0
–
$2,000
Translations
$400
Apostilles
$100
Health insurance (year 1)
$800
Relocation misc.
$3,000
Total first year
$1,500
–
$6,500
Total 5-year
$4,500
–
$14,000

Initial 100-permit quota constrains supply more than cost.

Renewal

First renewal after
12 months
Subsequent cycle
12 months
Renewal fee
$200
Requirements
Continued income; clean record; valid lease.

Path to Permanent Residency — Details

Years required
5
Max days absent / year
180
Language test
Czech for Foreigners (A2)
Integration test
Not required

Path to Citizenship — Details

Years required
10
Language test
Yes (B1)
Civic test
Required
Oath
Required
Dual citizenship
Allowed

Tax Residency

Trigger
183 days/year of presence
Taxation scope
Worldwide income
Exit-tax country
No

Health Insurance

Mandatory
Yes

Banking Setup

Open account before arrival
Possible with bridge fintechs

Bridge fintechs

RevolutWise (formerly TransferWise)

Family Specifics

Spouse work rights
Spouse may register own Trade Licence or work via family reunification permit
Child school enrolment
Czech public schools free; international schools in Prague
Parent inclusion
Not eligible
Sibling inclusion
Not eligible

Gotchas — Things to Watch For

  • ⚠100-permit annual quota is the binding constraint — apply early in the calendar year
  • ⚠Eligibility list is restricted to ~12 countries; not open to most South / Southeast Asian or African applicants
  • ⚠183-day rule triggers Czech tax residency; the 15% flat PIT is competitive but not zero (vs Croatia DN which is 0%)

What This Visa Does NOT Allow

  • ×Employment with Czech employers without separate Employment Card
  • ×Serving Czech clients as primary income source

Recent Legislative Changes

  • 2024-07-01

    Czech Republic launched the Digital Nomad visa programme as a pilot with 100-permit annual quota and restricted-nationality list.source ↗

Last known legislative update for this programme: 2024-07-01.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the nationality list so restricted?+

The pilot programme limits initial supply to nationalities considered low-immigration-risk (UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Taiwan, Argentina, Brazil, Chile) while the 100-permit quota is being tested. The list is expected to expand if the pilot succeeds.

source ↗

Good Fit For

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