Visas and documents • Czechia
Czech short-term work visa: up to 90 days
A short job in Czechia still requires a lawful employment basis. For a trip of up to 90 days, check both the visa rules and the authorisation needed for the work.
Procedure
C
Decision
Individual assessment
Reviewed
22.09.2026
Checks before you apply
A short-stay C visa is subject to the Schengen limit of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Depending on nationality and status, a work permit or an exemption may apply. Free labour market access does not automatically remove entry and residence requirements.
Preparing your document file
Use this list for an initial review. Submission requires the current checklist from the relevant consulate or authority, taking account of nationality and country of residence.
- Compare passport details and check your eligibility to apply in the chosen country.
- Check the current form and requirements for photographs, translations and the submission method.
- Employment agreement or evidence of a genuine job offer with dates and workplace.
- Work permit where required or evidence of an applicable exemption.
- Itinerary, accommodation and insurance under the current consular checklist.
Getting started with EUROWIZA
- Tell EUROWIZA your destination, purpose, nationality, country of lawful residence and intended dates.
- Clarify the available assistance and document list; agree on the service scope and price before paying.
- Compare the completed file with the official instructions. Keep appointment, payment and submission confirmations.
Planning time and costs
First check available appointments and the authority’s published processing times. Allow time to collect documents, obtain translations and address further requests. Confirm EUROWIZA service charges separately from government fees, insurance and other expenses. The competent authority decides the application; preparing documents does not guarantee issuance by a particular date.
Questions and answers
Can I enter as a tourist and start working?
Do not assume so. Czech short-stay entry rules for gainful employment differ from ordinary tourist travel rules.
What if the job lasts more than 90 days?
An appropriate long-term procedure is needed, such as an Employee Card or an eligible seasonal visa. Extending a contract does not itself extend a C visa.
Sources for current requirements
Editorial review: 22 September 2026. Open the relevant official link for current instructions before applying.
Your next step
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