Translation of supporting documents for long-term visas and residence permits

Documents in other than Czech or Slovak languages need to be provided in their original versions together with certified translations into Czech language. 

Rules for applying for a long-term visa for the purpose of business and applying for an employee card

With effect from 1 January 2026, the rules for applying for a long-term visa for the purpose of business and applying for an employee card at the Visa Centre of the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Dresden are changing. 

Free access to the labour market for nationals of selected countries

Citizens of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, the United States of America, Taiwan and the United Kingdom have free access to the Czech labor market. 

Competence of the Embassy to lodge the application

With effect from 1 July 2023, the rule for determining the competence of the Embassy to lodge the application is changed.