Short-term work • Czech Republic

Czech Republic — short-term work
up to 90 days

Short-term employment in the Czech Republic is an official form of legal work for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. The basis for employment is a work permit (povolení k zaměstnání) issued by the Czech Labour Office (Úřad práce ČR). The permit is tied to a specific employer, job position, location, and dates.

Visa type

C (Schengen)

Length of stay

up to 90 days

Processing time

6–10 weeks

Target audience

Who this visa suits

Business trips and launches

Short-term business trips, project launches, or production start-ups.

Seasonal peaks

Seasonal or temporary work lasting up to 3 months.

Candidates with an offer

Candidates with a short-term offer from a Czech employer.

Companies with a vacancy

Companies that already have a registered vacancy and prepared documents at the Labour Office.

How it works

How we work

Offer check

Verification of the job offer and compliance with ÚP and consulate requirements.

Employer checklists

Preparation of employer checklists and document templates.

1–2 weeks

Permit and visa

Consulting on the work permit and visa process.

Appointment and review

Assistance with visa appointment scheduling and pre-submission review.

Departure and arrival

Full guidance before departure and registration support upon arrival in the Czech Republic.

Key rules

If the applicant does not have visa-free entry, an additional Schengen visa type C with the purpose “zaměstnání” must be obtained.

  • The visa is tied to one employer, position, and location.
  • Visa type C cannot be extended inside the Czech Republic.
  • Visa-free entry does not allow employment without a valid work permit.
  • The 90/180-day Schengen rule must be respected.
  • Upon arrival, address registration with the foreign police is required within 3 business days.

Total time

6–10 weeks

Checklist

Required documents

From the candidate

  • Completed and signed visa application form (type C, purpose “zaměstnání”).
  • Valid passport (at least 90 days beyond departure date, 2 blank pages).
  • Photo 3.5×4.5 cm.
  • Work permit from ÚP (original or notarized copy) and employment contract.
  • Proof of accommodation for the entire period of stay.
  • Medical insurance covering the entire stay (minimum €30,000, no deductible).
  • Proof of financial means — recent bank statement or employer guarantee letter.
  • If requested: criminal record certificate with apostille and sworn translation, medical certificate.
  • For minors — parental consent and birth certificate.

From the employer

  • Posting the vacancy in the Úřad práce ČR system and keeping it active for the required period.
  • Submitting the application package for the work permit: form, job description, draft contract, and company registration data.
  • Providing the candidate with the original or notarized copy of the permit along with a contract or job offer.

Details

Good to know

Common mistakes

  • Mismatch between permit, contract, and visa application data.
  • Accommodation or insurance not covering the entire stay.
  • Insurance with deductible or shorter coverage.
  • Working for another employer — violation of work permit terms.
  • Exceeding the 90/180-day Schengen limit.

Alternatives for longer employment

  • Employee Card (Zaměstnanecká karta) — valid for 1 year or more.
  • Long-term visa type D for seasonal work (90–180 days).
  • EU Blue Card — for highly qualified professionals.

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