🇨🇿 Czechia · Employer-sponsored work
EU Blue Card (modrá karta EU, §42i Act 326/1999) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,052 |
| Minimum annual salary | CZK 2 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| University degree | Required |
| Language level | B1 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €200 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://ipc.gov.cz/en/visa-and-residence-permit-types/third-country-nationals/long-term-residence-permits/blue-card/.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,052.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“You are going to have a work contract or a pre-employment contract for at least one year receiving at least 1.5 times the average gross salary in the Czech Republic. (multiplier of national average salary, no absolute figure given)”
“You can apply for a blue card if: You have a completed higher vocational or university education of at least 3 years (high qualifications). You are going to work at a position that requires these qualifications. You are going to have a work contract or a pre-employment contract for at least one year receiving at least 1.5 times the average gross salary in the Czech Republic.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.