🇨🇿 Czechia · Skilled independent
Permanent Residence — Blue Card Holder (5 years across EU) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €103 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Language level | A2 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 120 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/permanent-residence/permanent-residence-permit-for-holders-of-a-blue-card-issued-by-another-eu-country/.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
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.
Minimum annual salary
Job offer
Language level
Health insurance
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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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 2026-06-10.