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Czech Republic Digital Nomad Visa: requirements and how to apply

Widely used by remote freelancers and digital contractors to live in Prague and the EU as an independent trader.

Official Czech Republic digital nomad visa page

Zivno Trade License Visa (Business Purpose Long-Term Visa)

Widely used by remote freelancers and digital contractors to live in Prague and the EU as an independent trader.

Typical duration
1 year (convertible to Long-Term Residence)
Path to permanent residency
Permanent residency (Trvalý pobyt) after 5 continuous years

Main requirements

  • Czech trade license registration
  • Bank funds proof ≥ CZK 160k
  • Czech proof of accommodation

Official page

Documents usually needed for Czech Republic

  • For Zivno: registered Czech Trade License (Živnostenské oprávnění) and minimum proof of funds in bank account (~ CZK 160,000)
  • Proof of accommodation verified by Czech landlord signature (Doklad o zajištění ubytování)
  • Clean criminal record check with apostille/superlegalization and sworn Czech translation
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    Trade License & Consular Long-Stay Visa Filing

    Register provisional trade license at Živnostenský úřad and submit Long-Term Visa (Type D) at Czech embassy.

    60 - 90 days

  2. 2

    Embassy Consular Interview & Visa Stamp

    Attend consular interview on business plan and receive D-visa sticker.

    1 - 2 weeks

  3. 3

    OAMP Foreign Police Registration & Tax Office

    Register at OAMP within 3 business days, activate permanent trade license, and register for social security/health insurance.

    2 - 3 weeks

More about moving to Czech Republic

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Czech Republic. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Ministry of the Interior (OAMP - Odbor azylové a migrační politiky)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Ministry of the Interior (OAMP - Odbor azylové a migrační politiky) on the official website before applying.