🇨🇿 Czechia · Job seeker
Jobseeker / Start-up Residence — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €103 |
| Minimum annual salary | €103 |
| Proof of savings | €1,941 |
| Education | bachelors |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 9 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/forms-and-documents/documents/proof-of-funds-for-the-residence-finances/.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €103.
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.
“**Long-term visa applicants (except for the purpose of doing business) must prove that they have funds in the amount of 15 times the subsistence minimum, and at the same time of also twice the subsistence minimum for every whole month (except for the first month) of their expected stay in the countr”
“/**If you want to study in the Czech Republic (that is, if you are applying for a residence permit for the purpose that is considered as studies within the meaning of Section 64 of the Foreigners Act, not for a long-term visa for the purpose of “other”)...**”
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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 2026-06-20.