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Non-EU • Živnost Route

Long-Term Business Visa via Trade License (Živnost)

The most common Czech long-term visa for non-EU freelancers. We register your živnost, prepare your entire embassy packet, and remove refusal-risk mistakes before you submit.

✅ 10+ years CZ immigration practice

📌 2,000+ cases guided

⭐ 4.8/5 expat satisfaction

Typical visa decision 70–90 days

Best for Freelancers / sole proprietors

Živnost setup 1–2 weeks

Package price (starting from):

28,300 CZK

Mandatory VAT when applicable

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This package includes

  • Živnost (trade license) registration support
  • Submission checklist + templates
  • All forms completed correctly
  • Business purpose narrative / cover letter
  • Full packet assembly + refusal-risk review

Eligibility (fast check)

You’re likely eligible if:

  • You are a non-EU citizen with a clean criminal record
  • You can show sufficient funds for living in CZ
  • Your freelance activity fits a Czech živnost category
  • You can provide credible business purpose evidence
  • You have accommodation secured in the Czech Republic

This route is not a fit if:

  • You are primarily an employee (consider Employee Card / DNP Employee)
  • Your business activity is not viable under a trade license
  • You cannot show stable funds or a credible plan

Is Živnost the right route for you?

RouteBest forComplexityTypical timeline
Živnost Business VisaFreelancers / self-employedMedium70–90 days decision
DNP FreelancerQualified tech/marketing/IT freelancers from DNP countriesMedium-HighOften faster + VIP lane
s.r.o. Business VisaFounders needing a company structureHigh scrutiny70–90 days + 2–5 weeks setup

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:

Živnost setup:

  • Activity selection & compliance check
  • Required registrations & filings
  • Address alignment review

Visa packet prep:

  • Checklist + templates
  • Forms prepared and verified
  • Business purpose narrative
  • Packet assembly

Support:

  • Step-by-step timeline
  • Refusal-risk audit
  • Email guidance for embassy requests

Timeline & milestones

  • Week 1: Eligibility check and document plan
  • Weeks 1–2: Register živnost and secure business address
  • Weeks 2–4: Collect documents, prepare proofs
  • Submission: Final packet + embassy instructions
  • Decision: 70–90 days typical

Top refusal risks — and how we prevent them:

Unclear business purpose:

Authorities need a plausible freelance plan.

  • We draft a CZ-native purpose narrative
  • We align evidence to your activity

Funds not shown correctly:

It’s not just amount — it’s format.

  • We calculate safe minimum levels
  • We structure proof in accepted style

Accommodation gaps:

Missing/weak housing proof is common.

  • We verify contract correctness
  • We ensure packet logic matches address

Transparent costs

Included in your price:

  • Živnost registration support
  • Complete visa packet preparation
  • Refusal-risk review

Common extras (if needed):

  • Government visa fee
  • Certified translations
  • Courier of originals
  • Health insurance

We show your exact all-in estimate before checkout.

Ready to get your Czech Živnost Business Visa?

Get a clear path, correct registrations, and a refusal-resistant packet — without guessing.

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FAQ

Can I apply from inside the Czech Republic?

In most cases, first-time long-term visas must be submitted at a Czech embassy abroad. We confirm your specific options.

We pick the activity category that legally matches your work and reads strongest for visa purpose.

No — embassy attendance is your step. We make sure your packet is correct and you know what to say/do.

We help you respond to requests for more documents and keep your case compliant.