Moving to Czech Republic: every visa & residency route in 2026
There is 1 way to move to Czech Republic legally as of 2026 — spanning digital nomad routes. Here's every one, what it actually requires, and where it leads.
This route checked against official government sources · July 2026 · how we verify
Every route, side by side
| Route | Type | Requirement | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Živno (freelance / trade-licence) long-stay visa | Digital nomad | $6,850 deposit | Citizenship in ~10 yrs |
Digital nomad route to Czech Republic
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$6,850 deposit
Modest by comparison: $6,850 of committed capital.
The 'Zivno' is a long-stay visa for business/self-employment (you hold a Czech trade licence), the route remote freelancers use. No fixed monthly-income bar; instead prove savings of 50x the subsistence minimum = 156,500 CZK (~$6,850) in your account. Initial visa max 1 year, extendable; time counts toward PR (usually 5 yrs) and citizenship (~10 yrs). The subsistence minimum is being revised in 2026, which can raise the CZK figure — verify the current number before applying.
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Moving to Czech Republic: FAQ
How many ways are there to move to Czech Republic?
This dataset tracks 1 residency or visa route into Czech Republic as of 2026, across digital nomad pathways. Each has its own income, investment, or heritage requirement.
Does Czech Republic have a digital nomad visa?
Yes — the Živno (freelance / trade-licence) long-stay visa lets remote workers live in Czech Republic. There's no fixed monthly-income bar — instead you show about $6,850 in savings, and it can lead to permanent residency. The 'Zivno' is a long-stay visa for business/self-employment (you hold a Czech trade licence), the route remote freelancers use. No fixed monthly-income bar; instead prove savings of 50x the subsistence minimum = 156,500 CZK (~$6,850) in your account. Initial visa max 1 year, extendable; time counts toward PR (usually 5 yrs) and citizenship (~10 yrs). The subsistence minimum is being revised in 2026, which can raise the CZK figure — verify the current number before applying.
Does moving to Czech Republic lead to a second passport?
Yes — at least one route to Czech Republic has a defined path to citizenship. The exact timeline and physical-presence rules vary by program; check each route's official source below.
Czech Republic, compared
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