Czech Republic Digital Nomad Visa — Zivno Freelance Visa
🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Visa Name
Zivno Freelance Visa
Local Name
Zivnostenske opravneni
Program Type
Freelancer visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
24 months
Income Requirement
Data unavailable
Application Fee
$158
Tax Status
Standard
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Not required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
Yes
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
No
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Standard
Tax Rate
15.0%
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Years to Residency
5 years
Leads to Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
10 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy
Processing Time
90–180 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Schengen Access
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Long-standing freelance visa (not a DN visa per se). Requires obtaining a Czech trade license (Zivnostenske opravneni). Holders must register and pay monthly social security (~USD 132/mo) and health insurance (~USD 122/mo). Must pay Czech income tax on worldwide income if resident 183+ days. Can serve Czech clients (unlike the DN visa). Open to all nationalities (unlike the DN visa which is limited to 8 countries). Path to permanent residency (5 years) and citizenship (10 years). Timeline: 4-6 months total. No explicit dependent provisions.
🏠 ALSO IN CZECH REPUBLIC
Czech Republic also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Czech Republic Trade License Visa (freelancer)