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Czechia's main combined work-and-residence permit and its national implementation of the EU Single Permit. A single document authorises both stay and employment, usually tied to a specific job and employer (dual mode), or as residence only for those with free labour-market access (non-dual mode).
Third-country nationals with a job offer in Czechia meeting the minimum wage and minimum hours, at any qualification level.
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Yes. Applications can be refused if the employer is considered unreliable, in addition to the usual grounds relating to your documents and eligibility.
Not automatically - you must wait for the card to be issued and the Ministry's confirmation, and you cannot work during a visa-free stay before that.
You generally need the application form, a valid travel document, a photo, proof of accommodation, an employment contract or preliminary agreement, the job vacancy number, and a criminal record certificate.
It is issued for a maximum of 2 years (or the length of your employment if shorter) and can be extended repeatedly, each extension for up to 2 years.
If your employment ends, you generally have 90 days to find new qualifying employment or arrange another residence purpose, otherwise the card can be cancelled.
The Employee Card is Czechia's main combined work-and-residence permit and its national version of the EU Single Permit. A single document covers both stay and employment, usually tied to a specific job and employer, and it is open to all qualification levels.
Yes. The employee card is linked to a specific job position, and any change of employer, position or additional job must be reported to the Ministry of Interior.
