Flexible Contract Options: Short-term and seasonal work contracts available for 3, 6, or 9 months.
Competitive Wages: Hourly rates from 125–135 CZK/hr or €700–€1,300 net monthly salary.
Inclusive Eligibility: Open to men, women, and couples up to 52 years old of all nationalities.
Diverse Job Roles: Opportunities in warehouse packaging, forestry, lawn care, and facility cleaning.
Housing & Transport: Employer-provided housing with free local transport for selected positions.
Official Job Vacancy Allocation: The employer registers the job position with the Czech Labor Office (Úřad práce). Once a unique Vacancy Code is assigned, non-EU applicants become eligible to apply.
Embassy Appointment Slotting: The applicant secures an official appointment slot at the designated Embassy of the Czech Republic (e.g., Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi for Bangladeshi nationals).
In-Person Application Submission: On the scheduled appointment date, the candidate must physically submit the completed application form and supporting document portfolio at the embassy.
Biometrics & Background Check: Embassy officials collect biometric data (fingerprints and photo) and may conduct a preliminary verification interview.
MVČR File Assessment: The file is forwarded to the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (MVČR) for official background evaluation, employment validation, and security approval.
Processing Timeline: The statutory processing timeframe generally ranges between 60 to 90 days from the date of submission.
Approval & Visa Issuance: Upon positive decision from MVČR, the applicant presents proof of valid Travel Medical Insurance to receive a Long-Term D/VR Visa sticker for entry into the Czech Republic.
Embassy Consular Application Fee: 5,000 CZK (or equivalent in local currency/EUR/INR), payable directly at the embassy counter upon submission.
Biometric Employee Card Fee (In Czech Republic): 2,500 CZK payable at the Ministry of the Interior office (OAMP) via revenue stamp (kolek) or card payment when collecting the biometric card.
Superlegalization & Document Attestation Fee: Approximately 1,200 CZK per document if verification or embassy legalisation is required.
Official Translation Costs: Certified Czech translation fees apply per document/page depending on the sworn translator.
Passport: Valid travel document issued within the last 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and validity extending at least 3 months beyond the intended stay.
Official Application Form: Completed and signed official application for an Employee Card or Long-Term Visa.
Photos: 2 standard passport-sized photographs matching ICAO requirements.
Proof of Accommodation: Document proving secured housing in the Czech Republic (e.g., notarized lease agreement or owner’s declaration).
Proof of Employment: Confirmed employment contract, agreement to perform work, or a binding letter of intent with the vacancy reference number.
Police Clearance Certificate: Officially superlegalized or apostilled criminal record extract from your home country and any country of residence for more than 6 months in the last 3 years.
Proof of Qualifications: Diplomas, educational credentials, or vocational certificates relevant to the job, officially translated into the Czech language.
Travel Medical Insurance: Comprehensive travel health insurance covering medical expenses up to €60,000 for the initial entry period prior to joining the public healthcare system (submitted upon visa approval).
Short-Term Work Visa (3 to 9 Months)
Purpose & Legal Basis: Issued for seasonal or short-term employment based on a confirmed employment contract.
Work Authorization: Tied directly to the specific employer and position approved by the Czech Labor Office (Úřad práce).
Validity & Extension: Valid strictly for the contract duration (3, 6, or 9 months) and must be processed prior to entry.
Long-Term Residence & Work (Employee Card / Zaměstnanecká Karta)
Legal Basis: Governed under Act No. 326/1999 Coll. on the Residence of Foreigners in the Czech Republic.
Dual-Purpose Permit: Functions as both a long-term residence permit and a work permit, usually granted for up to 2 years.
Registration Upon Arrival: Candidates must register and submit biometric data at the Ministry of the Interior (MVČR / OAMP) within 3 working days of entering the country.
Renewability: Can be renewed in the Czech Republic as long as employment conditions continue to be met.
