Czech Republic Czech Republic Trade License Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Program
Czech Republic Trade License Visa
Local Name
Živnostenský list
Type
Freelancer
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
(24 mo)
Long-term visa and residence permit for non-EU freelancers and self-employed workers operating under a Czech trade license.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Savings Required
$4,950
Application Fee
$100
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Tax Rate
15.0%
Regime Name
15% flat income tax (23% above CZK 1.9M)
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
10 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
consulate
Processing Time
60–120 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Trade license costs CZK 1,000. Initial visa must be filed at Czech embassy abroad. Extensions can be done in-country. Citizenship ~10 years total (5y temporary + 5y permanent). One of the slower EU paths to citizenship.
📋 ALSO IN CZECH REPUBLIC
Czech Republic also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Zivno Freelance Visa (digital nomad visa)