EU Blue Card
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The EU Blue Card is a long-term residence permit for non-EU nationals taking a highly qualified job in Czechia. It needs a degree or higher vocational education of at least 3 years (or higher professional skills) and pay of at least 1.5 times the Czech average gross salary. Family members can join on a faster track, and Blue Card time can count towards permanent residence.
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 graduates or highly skilled professionals with a qualified job offer in Czechia at a high salary.
Eligibility
High qualification
You need completed higher vocational or university education of at least 3 years, or higher professional skills in specified cases.
Official wording
Completed higher vocational or university education of at least 3 years, or higher professional skills in specified cases.
Qualified job
The job must require the qualification. Regulated professions need proof of recognition.
Contract
Show a work contract or a pre-employment contract.
- ipc.gov.cz eligibility text: at least one year
- ipc.gov.cz document checklists: at least 6 months
Official wording
A work contract or pre-employment contract; ipc.gov.cz states at least one year in eligibility and at least 6 months in the document checklists.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementSalary
- Document checklistApplication form
- FeesApplication at a Czech mission (consular fee)
The full requirements are for members
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- 3 more requirements
- 7 documents
- 3 fees
- 6 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Czechia
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyLong-term residence permit for studies
- Work permitsEmployee Card
- Permanent residencePermanent residence after 5 years
- FamilyLong-term residence permit for family reunification
