🛂 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
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)
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