π¨πΏ Czech Republic
Central European value with historic cities and a fast-growing tech scene
Visa Options
- EU Blue Card (Up to 2 years (renewable)) β Higher-education qualification, gross salary β₯ CZK 77,245/mo (2026, 1.5Γ forecast average wage)
- Employee Card (Up to 2 years (renewable)) β Job offer matching a registered vacancy, standard Czech salary terms
- ICT Permit (Intra-Corporate Transfer) (Up to 3 years) β Transfer within a multinational group, salary at Blue Card threshold
- Business/Trade License Route (1β2 years (renewable)) β Registered ΕΎivnostenskΓ½ list (trade license), proof of sufficient funds
Tax Overview
- Income Tax: 15% up to CZK 1,762,812/yr, 23% above (applies to employees and self-employed)
- Social/Health Contributions: Employee contributions ~11% (social + health); employer contributions add ~33.8% on top of gross salary
- Corporate Tax: 21%
- VAT: 21% standard (12% reduced for food, medicine, books)
Cost of Living
- Comfortable living (single, typical): CZK 30,000 β 40,000/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Prague): CZK 22,000 β 30,000/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Brno): CZK 15,000 β 20,000/mo
- Groceries: CZK 5,000 β 7,000/mo
- Utilities: CZK 5,500 β 7,500/mo
- Dining out: CZK 180 β 450/meal
- Public transport: CZK 550/mo pass
Relocation Checklist
- Apply for your Employee Card or EU Blue Card at the relevant embassy or via OAMP
- Register your address with the Foreign Police within 3 working days of arrival
- Open a Czech bank account
- Get a Czech tax identification number (DIΔ) if self-employed
- Register for public health insurance (VZP or another provider)
- Find accommodation β Prague's rental market is competitive, expect a 1β3 month deposit
- Apply for your biometric residence card
- Get your documents apostilled and officially translated before applying