Czech Republic Employee Card
Requirements
- Job offer from Czech employer
- University degree or qualification
- Clean criminal record
- Valid passport
- Health insurance
The Czech Republic offers an attractive combination of growing tech opportunities, lower living costs, and central European location for tech professionals.
Application Process
- Secure job offer
- Apply for employee card
- Provide required documentation
- Attend biometric appointment
- Receive decision and card
Tech Scene
- Prague (main tech hub, startups)
- Brno (technology and innovation)
- Ostrava (industrial tech)
- Plzen (automotive tech)
- České Budějovice (emerging tech)
Living Benefits
- Affordable living costs
- Rich history and culture
- Central European location
- Growing expat community
- Beautiful architecture
Pros
- Lower cost of living
- Central European location
- Growing tech scene
- EU market access
- Rich cultural heritage
Cons
- Language barrier
- Lower salaries than Western Europe
- Bureaucratic processes
- Limited international companies