Digital Nomad Visa in the Czech Republic

Find out the main requirements you must comply with in order to to become a digital nomad visa in Czech Republic; if you need legal advice or representation, you can always address to our immigration lawyer in Czech Republic.

What is a digital nomad?

A digital nomad is a person who can qualify as a remote worker, who doesn’t need to carry his or her work activities by going everyday to a physical place of work. It also implies that the respective person works and lives on a long-term basis in a different country (by holding a valid residence permit) than the one where he/she is a resident of.

What is the law regulating the Czech digital nomad program?

The digital nomad in the Czech Republic is an immigration program that has been recently implemented in the local law, under the Government Resolution No. 475/2023. It has been in force since 1st of July 2023.

What is the main immigration document that can be used as a digital nomad visa in Czech Republic?

For those who want to stay here for a longer period of time, the Zivno visa, or the Trade License visa, is the most suitable option. This visa is especially created for persons who qualify asremote workers and for persons who work as freelancers, who, from a legal point of view, are registered as self-employed persons.

What are the characteristics of the Czech digital nomad visa?

Our lawyers present below some important matters of this visa:

• this visa grants the right to stay in the Czech Republic for a period of up to 1 year;
• the applicant must make the proof of having sufficient financial funds – a minimum of 1,5 x monthly gross average salary is required;
• applicants are also required to pay an application fee of CZK 5,000;
• the holders of the digital nomad visa in the Czech Republic can visit the 29 Schengen states during the validity of the document.

What categories of digital nomads are accepted under the program in 2026?

The digital nomad visa program is opened for the following categories of foreigners:

1. freelancers/self-employed individuals;
2. employees of a foreign company;
3. close family members of the digital nomad.

In the infographic below, you can observe the main steps you must follow if you want to apply for a Czech digital nomad visa in 2026:

What nationalities are accepted in the digital nomad program?

The digital nomad program is available only for certain nationalities. Thus, only the citizens of the countries listed below (and, since 2025, India) can enter the program:

1. The United States of America;
2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;
3. Australia;
4. Brazil;
5. Taiwan;
6. The Republic of Korea;
7. Canada;
8. Israel;
9. Singapore;
10. Japan;
11. Mexico;
12. New Zealand.

Are there any eligible industries?

Yes, the digital nomad program is addressed to employees/self-employed who work in specific industries and who have certain specializations. Thus, the program is available for those operating in the IT and marketing sectors, who can work as:

1. IT specialists;
2. marketing specialist (here, the work activities can be related to SEO, social media management, content marketing, advertising, copywriting, etc.).

What education level is accepted in the digital nomad visa program?

Those who will apply for a Czech digital nomad visa as IT specialists must prove that they have completed tertiary STEM education, while those who will apply as marketing specialists need to have higher professional or university education.

What documents must applicants prepare for the application?

Individuals interested in this program must prepare the following documentation:

1. the completed application for the issuance of a long-term visa;
2. a valid passport;
3. recent passport-size photos;
4. proof of accommodation in the Czech Republic (rental contract);
5. proof concerning the purpose of stay (trade license, employment contract, etc.);
6. clean criminal record issued by the authorities in the country of residence;
7. proof of paying the visa processing fee.

Is it required to participate in an embassy interview?

The applicant is required to participate in an interview with a representative of the embassy/consulate only in the case in which the person applies as a freelancer/self-employed. During the interview, he or she will be asked about relevant matters, such as the ones mentioned below:

1. the purpose of stay;
2. the work experience relevant to the current work activities of the applicant;
3. the educational background;
4. the applicant’s ability to understand the social system in the Czech Republic, regarding taxation, healthcare, citizen’s rights and obligations and others.

How long does it take to process the visa application in 2026?

In some cases, the Czech Republic freelance visa file can be reviewed in a very short period of time, such as 2 weeks, but in general, applicants can expect to have their visa application processed in a period of approximately 45-90 days.

What should visa holders do after the document is approved?

After the arrival in the country, the visa holder has the obligation to address to the Foreign Police and provide information regarding the address where the person lives.

We invite you to watch a short video on the Czech digital nomad visa:

Are there any extensions for the Czech Republic freelance visa?

Yes. Foreigners have the right to apply for an extension if they still want to stay in this country.

If you need further assistance on the issuance of the Czech Republic nomad visa, please contact our immigration lawyers, who can help you prepare the application file.