🇨🇿 Czechia · General Residence
Long-Term Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/index.html.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Employer sponsor
https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/long_stay_visa/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
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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 2026-06-23.