Employee Card
zamestnanecka karta
The Employee Card is a long-term residence permit that lets non-EU nationals live and work in Czechia for more than 3 months. It is tied to a job that is usually listed in the Central Database of Job Vacancies for Employee Card holders. It can be used for jobs at any skill level.
Life in Czechia
Money
3
Currency
Czech Koruna
CZK
Czech Koruna
Cost of living
67
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
15–23%
Income tax (national)
VAT 21%
23% on the tax base above 36 times the average wage (CZK 1,762,812 for 2026); a basic taxpayer credit applies.
Living
1
Happiness
#19 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Non-EU nationals with a job offer from a Czech employer, at any qualification level.
Eligibility
Third-country national
Open to non-EU nationals for any kind of job regardless of education. Not for members of a company's governing bodies doing work within the company's business scope.
Job listed in the vacancy databaseStandard (dual) card
The employer must report the vacancy to the Labour Office and agree to its listing for Employee Card holders.
30 days
Vacancy listing · at least
- Applies to the standard (dual) card
Official wording
The employer reports the vacancy to the Labour Office and agrees to its listing for Employee Card holders, published for at least 30 days.
Work contract
You need a work contract, an agreement to perform work (DPC) or a preliminary contract.
- An agreement to complete a job (DPP) is not accepted
Official wording
A work contract, agreement to perform work (DPC) or preliminary contract is needed. An agreement to complete a job (DPP) is not accepted.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementMinimum hours and pay
- Document checklistApplication form
- FeesApplication at a Czech mission abroad (consular fee)
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Other routes to Czechia
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyLong-term residence permit for studies
- Skilled migrationEU Blue Card
- Permanent residencePermanent residence after 5 years
- FamilyLong-term residence permit for family reunification
