Non-EU • Work & Residence

Employee Card for the Czech Republic

If you have a Czech job offer, the Employee Card lets you live and work in CZ long-term. We verify your vacancy and contract compliance, remove refusal risks, and build a clean submission-ready application packet for your embassy or the Ministry of Interior.

✅ Contract & vacancy compliance check

🧾 Submission-ready packet

⭐ 4.8/5 expat satisfaction

Typical decision 60–90 days
 
Tied to One job + employer

Card validity Up to 2 years

Package price (starting from):

15,300 CZK

Mandatory VAT when applicable

Best for

  • Non-EU citizens with a Czech job offer
  • Roles listed in the Employee Card vacancy registry
  • Applicants wanting a clean work+residence route

Eligibility (fast check)

You’re likely eligible if:

  • You are a non-EU citizen
  • You have a signed Czech job contract/offer
  • Your job is published in the central vacancy registry for Employee Cards
  • Your contract meets minimum hours/salary/duration rules
  • You can show accommodation in CZ
  • You have required qualifications (if the job demands them)

This route is not a fit if:

  • You don’t have a Czech job offer yet
  • Your position is not in the Employee Card registry
  • Your contract doesn’t meet required standards

Dual vs. Non-dual Employee Card

Dual Employee Card (standard):

  • Most applicants
  • Combines residence permit + work authorization
  • Requires vacancy registry number

Non-dual Employee Card:

  • Special cases where you don’t need a CZ work permit (e.g., specific exemptions)
  • Still a long-term residence card tied to employment purpose

Clear task split:

You do:

  • Provide personal documents
  • Obtain criminal record checks / apostilles
  • Attend embassy appointment
  • Pay government fees

We do:

  • Confirm eligibility + refusal risks early
  • Register your živnost correctly
  • Prepare all forms and cover letters
  • Review funds, accommodation, and purpose evidence
  • Assemble a submission-ready packet

What’s included in the package:

Eligibility + strategy:

  • Vacancy registry check
  • Contract compliance review
  • Embassy/MOI checklist

Packet preparation:

  • Forms completed & verified
  • Purpose narrative/cover letter
  • Document formatting review
  • Final packet assembly

Support:

  • Appointment guidance
  • Refusal-risk prevention
  • Email support for follow-ups

Timeline & milestones

  1. Week 1: Vacancy + contract compliance check
  2. Weeks 1–4: Collect documents (housing, qualifications, records)
  3. Submission: Final packet + embassy/MOI appointment
  4. Decision: Typically 60–90 days
  5. After approval: Entry, biometrics, card pickup

Top refusal risks — and how we prevent them:

Vacancy registry mismatch:

Wrong vacancy number or timing causes fast refusals.

  • We verify the vacancy is still open and eligible

Contract not compliant:

Hours, salary, and role wording must meet rules.

  • We review your contract and request fixes early

Housing/qualification gaps:

Basics still sink strong cases.

  • We align proofs to embassy standards

Transparent costs

Included in your price:

  • Eligibility + compliance checks
  • Complete packet preparation
  • Refusal-risk review

Common extras (if needed):

  • Government Employee Card fees
  • Certified translations
  • Courier of originals
  • Health insurance purchase

We show your exact all-in estimate before checkout.

Ready to start your Employee Card?

Put your job offer on the fastest path to approval with a clean, compliant submission.

FAQ

Can I change employers later?

Yes, but you must follow official notification/approval steps. We guide you through a compliant change when the time comes.

Sometimes yes (depending on your current status). We confirm whether embassy or MOI filing is correct for you.

Only if the vacancy requires it. Otherwise, a standard contract + registry vacancy is enough.

Some embassies have appointment quotas. We advise on timing, alternatives, and priority programs if available.