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A residence permit for third-country nationals running a trade licence (živnostenské oprávnění), working as a sole trader, or acting as a statutory representative of a Czech company.
Third-country nationals intending to carry out business activities in Czechia as freelancers, sole traders or company directors.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
It is issued for a maximum of two years at a time and can be repeatedly extended in two-year increments as long as you keep meeting the conditions.
Core documents include the application form, travel document, proof of accommodation and funds, confirmation of business registration, proof of no outstanding debts, comprehensive health insurance and a photograph.
This residence permit is for non-EU nationals running a trade licence (živnostenské oprávnění), working as a sole trader, or acting as the statutory representative of a Czech company. It suits freelancers, sole traders and company directors.
Yes, in principle. Continuous long-term residence in Czechia, including time on a business permit, can build toward eligibility for permanent residence after the required period, subject to separate conditions.
It is for third-country nationals who already hold a long-term business visa or another long-term permit and who run a trade, are self-employed, or act as a statutory body or member of a Czech company.
You can usually appeal a refusal, with a short statutory window, commonly 15 days from delivery of the decision, to lodge your appeal.
No. This permit authorises business and self-employment activity, not standard employment; taking an employee job normally requires a different permit or an employment-related authorisation.
