Moving to Prague
Moving to Prague: which visa route fits your move
We confirm your eligibility, prepare a ministry-ready application, and guide you through every appointment. Start by finding which route your move fits.
- Every long-term route in one place
- Ministry-ready files
- We attend appointments with you
Common long-term visa routes
If you are staying in the Czech Republic for more than 90 days, choosing the right moving to Prague visa route is the first step to getting approved smoothly. Below are the most common long-term visa options for expats, each tied to a specific purpose of stay like work, freelancing, study, or family. Pick the route that best fits your situation and we will confirm eligibility and guide you through a ministry-ready application.
Employment
Employee Card / Job offer
Best for expats who already have, or are securing, a job with a Czech employer. This route combines work and residence so you can live in Prague legally while employed.
- Best if you already have an offer
- Full embassy & MOI file
Business / Živno
Freelancer / Trade License
Designed for self-employed professionals who want to invoice clients under a Czech trade license. It is the go-to option if you are moving to Prague to freelance independently.
- Business purpose fit check
- Trade license + visa file
Employment
Employee Digital Nomad program
Ideal if you are employed by a foreign company and want to work remotely from Prague long-term. You get a clear legal pathway to live in Czechia while staying on your current payroll.
- Best if you work remotely for a non-Czech employer
- Full embassy & MPO file
Study
Student Visa
For people accepted into a Czech university, language school, or accredited program. Lets you reside in Prague for the duration of your studies with a student-purpose stay.
- School docs review
- Proof-of-funds coaching
Family
Partner / Family reunification
For spouses, partners, or dependents of Czech citizens or legal residents. This route allows families to live together in Prague under a recognised family purpose.
- Relationship evidence
- Filing + interview prep
Other purpose
Retirement / Other specific purpose
Suits applicants not working locally, often retirees or those with special circumstances. We help match your exact case to the correct purpose so your Prague move stays compliant.
- Custom route selection
- Ministry-ready file
How it works
- Eligibility checkWe confirm which purpose of stay your move actually fits.
- We build a ministry-ready fileFast, mistake-free, and prepared for the questions that get asked.
- We come to your appointmentsEnglish and Czech speaking experts, in Prague.
- Through to approvalYears of helping expats through exactly this.
Quick visa FAQs
How long do long-term visas take?
Usually 2 to 4 months, depending on the route and embassy workload.
Do you guarantee approval?
No one can, but clean files drastically reduce risk.
Official resources
- Long-term visa overview (gov.cz portal): official basics on visas over 90 days.
- Visa types (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): helpful for route comparison.
- Digital Nomad Program (Ministry of Industry and Trade): official eligibility and definition.
- After-arrival residence registration rules (gov.cz): what to do when you land.
Not sure which route fits?
Book a 30-minute orientation and get a written checklist and a fixed quote.