- Proof of funds (USD) 5480 5309
- Application fee (USD) 118 115
- Fees updated
- Post-study options updated
corrected job-seeking permit fees/funds, eligibility and application timing from the official graduate permit instructions (ipc.gov.cz).
CZ
Long-term Visa for Studies
Active
Post-study work
Czech Republic · Dlouhodobe vizum za ucelem studia · apply in person, online
Tuition
$0k–21k
per year
Work during study
Unlimited
Post-study work
9 months
Proof of funds
$5,309
per year
Path to staying
- Study12 months, renewable
- Post-study workup to 9 months
- Permanent residencyafter 5 years
- Citizenshipafter 10 years
Overview
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Visa name
- Long-term Visa for Studies
- Local name
- Dlouhodobe vizum za ucelem studia
- Status
- Active
- Duration
- 12 months
- Max duration
- 12 months
- Renewable
- Yes
The Czech Republic's long-term visa (D-type) is for third-country nationals undertaking a study activity recognized by Section 64 of the Foreigners Act. Eligible activities include accredited university programmes, qualifying university-organised language preparation, and specified exchange studies. It is distinct from the long-term residence permit for study, which is a separate route and can be applied for directly.
Tuition and costs
- Tuition policy
- Mixed
- Free condition
- At public and state higher education institutions, Czech-language education is free for all nationalities; foreign-language programmes and private institutions may charge fees.
- Tuition range
- $0 – $21,253/year
- Proof of funds
- $5,309/year
- Funds type
- Bank statement
- Scholarships
- Available
At public and state higher education institutions, study in Czech is free for all nationalities, subject to statutory exceptions such as extended study. Foreign-language programmes and private institutions may charge tuition. The Ministry of Education's Study in Czechia materials report foreign-language tuition from EUR 0 to EUR 19,000 per year (higher ranges include arts and medicine); actual fees depend on the institution and programme. Language tests and scores are set by individual institutions and programmes, not by this visa.
Work rights during study
- Work allowed
- Yes
- Hours
- Unlimited
- Permission
- Automatic
Foreign students in a full-time accredited university programme, and specified full-time secondary, conservatory, higher vocational or state-exam language studies, have free access to employment and do not need a separate work authorisation. No national weekly hour cap is stated on the official guidance. The automatic employment access does not establish a right to freelance or self-employ; those activities were not confirmed for this student visa.
Post-study work options
| Program | Type | Duration | Min degree | Work | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term Residence Permit for Job Seeking or Starting a Business | Job seeker | 9 mo | Bachelors | Unrestricted | No |
Fees and costs
| Fee | Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term Visa Application Fee | Application | $115 | One time |
Dependents and family
- Dependents
- Allowed
- Restriction
- Spouse and children. Family members apply for their own visa/permit.
- Spouse work
- Unrestricted
- Conditions
- Spouse with long-term residence permit for family purpose has unrestricted work access.
Long-term pathway
- Post-study visa
- Available
- Work permit
- Possible
- Permanent residency
- After 5 years
- Citizenship
- After 10 years
- Study time counts
- 50% credit
How to apply
- Method
- In person, online
- Interview
- Not required
- Official site
- ipc.gov.cz
- Health insurance
- Required (buy separately)
Notes and caveats
The long-term visa may be issued for up to one year. A study long-term residence permit is a separate category, valid for longer stays and extendable repeatedly for up to two years each time for accredited university study. The visa application is submitted in person at a Czech diplomatic mission; the published processing limit is 60 days. The official source requires confirmation of study, accommodation, funds and a criminal-record document (under-15s are exempt); it may request medical or additional criminal-record documents. It does not establish a universal visa interview requirement. For permanent residence, residence on a study visa or study residence permit counts at half length. The graduate job-seeking/business permit is valid for up to nine months, is non-extendable, and permits unrestricted employment after completion of an accredited university programme. Family residence and work rights depend on the separate family permit and statutory sponsor conditions. How to apply: In person at a Czech diplomatic mission; the form may be completed online, then printed and signed.
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Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source