Czechia entrepreneur and start-up visa

1 current source-backed entrepreneur and start-up pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-14

Current route records

Route	Conditions	Effective or checked	Official source
Entrepreneur and start-up route	People who completed qualifying Czech university study or scientific research may seek long-term residence to look for employment or start a business.	2026-07-14	Official source

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

Route	Fact	Value	Official source
Entrepreneur and start-up route	Application fee (employment or starting business)	2,500 CZK	Official source
Entrepreneur and start-up route	Processing time (standard, legal maximum)	60 days	Official source
Entrepreneur and start-up route	First permit valid for	9 months	Official source
Entrepreneur and start-up route	Can be renewed	no	Official source
Entrepreneur and start-up route	Family can come along	yes	Official source
Entrepreneur and start-up route	Permanent residence after	5 years	Official source
Entrepreneur and start-up route	Money to show	97,030 CZK	Official source
Entrepreneur and start-up route	Where to apply	in the country	Official source

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

Route	Published work answer	Official source
Entrepreneur and start-up route	The source limits this statement to the specified post-study eligibility and the long-term residence permit for seeking employment or starting a business.	Official source
Entrepreneur and start-up route	The Czech Interior Ministry page states that a holder of this long-term residence permit after a Czech university programme has free access to the labour market and may work or do business without limitations.	Official source