Czechia Digital Nomad Visa: Your 2025 Guide for Remote Work in the Czech Republic

Czechia launched its Digital Nomad Program in July 2023, allowing eligible foreign nationals to live and work remotely in the country for up to one year, with the opportunity to extend via a long-term residence permit. In July 2025, the program expanded to include more nationalities and professions.

What Is the Czechia Digital Nomad Visa?

This visa comes in two streams:

1. Foreign employee – employed by a non-Czech company (with at least 50 global employees), teleworking while living in Czechia.

2. Freelancer – holds a Czech trade license (Živnostenský list) and works as a self-employed specialist in IT or marketing.

It is issued as a long-term Type D visa for “Other Purposes” (employees) or “Business – Self-Employment” (freelancers).

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be from one of the eligible countries—initially Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, UK, USA, and since July 1, 2025, also Brazil, Israel, Mexico, Singapore, and India.

• Have either a university degree in STEM or three years of IT/marketing experience.

• Earn at least 1.5× the Czech average gross salary (~CZK 60,000–70,000/month or USD 2,700–3,200).

• Be working remotely for foreign clients/employers only—not for Cech companies.

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Required Documents

Applicants typically need:

• Passport valid for the visa duration plus health insurance.

• Proof of remote work: employment contract or client contracts.

• Trade license if freelancing.

• Proof of income: e.g., recent payslips or bank statements with at least 1.5× the Czech average salary.

• Evidence of education or experience credentials.

• Clean criminal record certificate.

• Proof of accommodation in Czechia.

• Passport-style photo.

• Application form and fee payment (CZK 2,500 / ~USD 115).

  
  

Application Process & Fees

• Step 1: Register with the Digital Nomad Program via the Ministry of Industry & Trade.

• Step 2: If approved, apply for the visa at your Czech embassy or consulate.

• Processing takes up to 45 days.

• The visa fee is CZK 2,500 (~USD 115) at application, plus a residence permit cost after arrival.

  
  

Duration & Extensions

• The initial visa allows a 12-month stay.

• After arriving, you can renew via a long-term residence permit (up to 2 additional years), allowing up to three years total.

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Tax & Work Restrictions

• You may not work for Czech companies; only remote work abroad is allowed.

• Taxation depends on residency: staying over 183 days per year may make you a Czech tax resident.

• Freelancers using the trade-license route can benefit from simplified taxation—e.g., deducting 60 % of income as expenses.

  
  

Cost of Living & Lifestyle

Czechia offers central Europe’s historic charm and affordable living:

• Rent (1 BR in Prague): USD 700–1,200/month

• Utilities & internet: USD 100–150/month

• Groceries & dining: USD 300–400/month

• Transport, leisure, coworking: USD 150–250/month

Cities like Prague, Brno, and Ostrava offer robust expat networks, coworking spaces, and access to the Schengen Area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long can I stay on this visa?

The visa grants 12 months initially, renewable via a long-term residence permit for up to two more years, totaling a maximum of 36 months.

Which nationalities qualify?

Originally eight countries; expanded in July 2025 to include Brazil, Israel, Mexico, Singapore, and India, in addition to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

What income level is required?

Applicants must earn at least 1.5 times the Czech average gross salary, roughly CZK 60,000–70,000/month (~USD 2,700–3,200).

Can family members join me?

Yes—spouses, registered partners, and minor children may apply for family permits alongside the applicant, but they cannot work while in Czechia.

What professions are eligible?

Applicants must work in IT or marketing fields, with relevant degrees or three years of experience. The July 2025 expansion includes professions like marketing specialists.

Pros & Cons Summary

Pros:

• Full Schengen access with 1–3 years of legal stay

• Both employee and freelancer options

• Simple process with clear income requirement

• Family inclusion allowed

• Access to vibrant Central European culture

  
  

Cons:

• Limited to certain nationalities—others must use other visa types

• Must meet relatively high income or career criteria

• No local employment permitted

• Tax residency possible after long stays

  
  

Is Czechia Right for You?

If you're a remote IT or marketing professional earning 1.5× the average Czech salary, from an eligible country, and you're drawn to Europe’s heart—culture, affordability, and connectivity—this visa offers a rare chance for legal, long-term remote working in Czechia and access across Schengen.

Next, check our Hungary Digital Nomad Visa Guide for another Central European option.