Czech Republic · Skilled Worker Visa

Long-term residence permit for the purpose of scientific research

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
60+ days
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
24 months
Processing Time
60+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18+
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Prague
Single (monthly)€23,667
Family (monthly)€43,238
Rent 1BR (center)€12,000
Groceries€5,917
Transport pass€1,420
Brno
Single (monthly)€17,907
Family (monthly)€35,904
Rent 1BR (center)€8,160
Groceries€4,477
Transport pass€1,074
Ostrava
Single (monthly)€14,979
Family (monthly)€29,952
Rent 1BR (center)€6,240
Groceries€3,745
Transport pass€899

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Long-term residence permit for the purpose of scientific research?

The Long-term residence permit for the purpose of scientific research is an immigration pathway offered by Czech Republic. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Long-term residence permit for the purpose of scientific research lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Czech Republic?

Yes. Czech Republic offers 10 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Czech Republic country page.

What is the cost of living in Czech Republic?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Prague: €23,667/mo; Brno: €17,907/mo; Ostrava: €14,979/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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