About the Czech Republic Digital Nomad Visa
Czech Republic offers the Czech Digital Nomad Program (Long-Term Visa / Živnostenské Oprávnění) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Czech Republic for 1 year long-term visa + 2-year residence permit = up to 3 years total. Can contribute to permanent residency (5 years continuous residence). while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least USD3,000 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Czech Republic treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum 1.5× Czech average monthly salary. For May 2025–April 2026: approximately CZK 69,836/month (~USD $3,000 or ~€2,800). Updated annually each April.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (3+ months validity beyond visa expiry, 2 blank pages)
- Long-term visa application form
- University degree or professional certificate OR 3+ years experience in IT/marketing field
- Proof of minimum monthly income (CZK 69,836/month — bank certificate with balance of 156,500 CZK + income evidence)
- Employment/freelance contracts with foreign clients
- Proof of Czech trade license
- Health insurance for full duration of stay (comprehensive, valid in Czech Republic and EU)
- Clean criminal background certificate
- CV/resume
- Proof of accommodation in Czech Republic
- Confirmed registration in the Digital Nomad Program (Ministry of Trade confirmation letter).
How to Apply for the Czech Republic DNV
Processing time: Digital Nomad Program track: 45 days. Standard Zivno visa track: 90–120 days.
- 1Confirm eligibility (citizen of US, UK, Australia, Canada, NZ, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Brazil, Israel, Mexico, or Singapore; IT or marketing specialist; earn min 1.5× Czech average salary).
- 2Obtain Czech trade license (Živnostenský list) at any Trade License Office in Czech Republic or via authorized representative — specify IT or marketing activities. License valid 180 days initially.
- 3Register for the Digital Nomad Program by emailing digitalnomad@mpo.gov.cz with application form and qualifications proof.
- 4Await Ministry of Trade confirmation (does not guarantee visa approval).
- 5Gather visa documents and apply for long-term visa at Czech embassy/consulate in your country of residence (in-person, cannot apply from within Czech Republic).
- 6Pay visa fee (~€115–€225).
- 7Wait 45 days for visa decision.
- 8Upon entry to Czech Republic: register with Foreign Police within 3 days; activate trade license and get business registration number (IČO).
Application fees: Trade license (Živnostenský list): CZK 1,000 (~€45). Embassy/consulate visa fee: CZK 2,500–5,000 (~€115–€225) for single/multiple entry. Total estimated costs: €200–€600 including translations and apostilles.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 1 year long-term visa + 2-year residence permit = up to 3 years total. Can contribute to permanent residency (5 years continuous residence).
Renewal: Yes — the Czech Digital Nomad Program (Long-Term Visa / Živnostenské Oprávnění) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Czech Republic
Digital nomads are subject to Czech income tax (15% on income up to CZK 1,762,812; 23% above). Most freelancers use the 60/40 flat-rate deduction method: deduct 60% of gross income as expenses, pay tax on 40% only. Monthly social security (~USD $132) and health insurance (~USD $122) contributions required for trade license holders.