Czechia digital nomad visa

Long-term Business Visa (Zivno) (Dlouhodobe vizum za ucelem podnikani) · Europe

Czechia offers the Long-term Business Visa (Zivno) for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is Proof of funds ~CZK 156,500 (~EUR 6,300 / USD 6,800) lump sum, the visa is valid for Long-term visa max 1 year (switch to the long-term residence permit (up to 2 years, renewable); pr after 5 years), and the government fee is CZK 5,000 (long-term business visa); CZK 2,500 (residence permit). Flat 15% PIT (23% above the cap) + social/health; simplified pausalni dan lump-sum option for qualifying self-employed. Via a separate long-term family-reunification permit once the principal holds a residence permit; no per-dependent figure stated. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.

Source: Integration Centre Prague / Ministry of Interior (ipc.gov.cz). Data as of June 2026.

Czechia nomad visa at a glance

Item	Czechia
Minimum income	Proof of funds ~CZK 156,500 (~EUR 6,300 / USD 6,800) lump sum
Visa duration	Long-term visa max 1 year
Renewable	Switch to the Long-term Residence Permit (up to 2 years, renewable); PR after 5 years
Government fee	CZK 5,000 (long-term business visa); CZK 2,500 (residence permit)
Tax for nomads	Flat 15% PIT (23% above the cap) + social/health; simplified pausalni dan lump-sum option for qualifying self-employed
Processing time	90 days standard, up to 120 days for complex cases
Family / dependents	Via a separate long-term family-reunification permit once the principal holds a residence permit; no per-dependent figure stated

Source: Integration Centre Prague / Ministry of Interior (ipc.gov.cz). Data as of June 2026.

Income requirement

Proof of funds ~CZK 156,500 (~EUR 6,300 / USD 6,800) lump sum. Czechia has no dedicated DNV; the zivno trade-licence route is used. The requirement is a lump-sum proof of funds (50x subsistence minimum), not a monthly income figure.

Requirements & eligibility

Trade-licence / register extract; proof of funds; accommodation; comprehensive medical insurance; criminal-record certificate. Docs in Czech or translated.

Tax for digital nomads in Czechia

Flat 15% PIT (23% above the cap) + social/health; simplified pausalni dan lump-sum option for qualifying self-employed.

Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Czechia depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Czechia's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.

Family & dependents

Via a separate long-term family-reunification permit once the principal holds a residence permit; no per-dependent figure stated.

Processing time

90 days standard, up to 120 days for complex cases.

Data quality for Czechia

Partly from secondary sources — verify on the official source. Verified against the official Czechia source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income requirement for the Czechia digital nomad visa?

Proof of funds ~CZK 156,500 (~EUR 6,300 / USD 6,800) lump sum. Czechia has no dedicated DNV; the zivno trade-licence route is used. The requirement is a lump-sum proof of funds (50x subsistence minimum), not a monthly income figure. Always confirm the current figure on the official source, as it can change.

How long is the Czechia digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?

The initial validity is Long-term visa max 1 year. Switch to the Long-term Residence Permit (up to 2 years, renewable); PR after 5 years.

How much does the Czechia digital nomad visa cost?

The government fee is CZK 5,000 (long-term business visa); CZK 2,500 (residence permit). This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.

Do digital nomads pay tax in Czechia?

Flat 15% PIT (23% above the cap) + social/health; simplified pausalni dan lump-sum option for qualifying self-employed. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Czechia's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.

Can my family join me on the Czechia nomad visa?

Via a separate long-term family-reunification permit once the principal holds a residence permit; no per-dependent figure stated

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Last updated: 2026-06-20