Czech Republic Employee Card — Combined Work + Residence Permit (2 years)for 🇭🇷 Croatian citizens travelling to 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Croatian citizens are required to obtain a Czech Republic Employee Card — Combined Work + Residence Permit (2 years) before travelling to Czech Republic. You must submit a formal application at the Czech Republic embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
📋Required Documents7
- ✓Proof of accommodation in Czechia
- ✓Proof of qualifications / education for the role
- ✓Travel health insurance until public insurance begins
- ✓Employment contract for a vacancy listed in the central register of jobs
- ✓Criminal record extract from the home country
- ✓Valid passport and photographs
- ✓Employee Card (long-stay work and residence) application
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Czech Republic Employee Card — Combined Work + Residence Permit (2 years), book an appointment at the nearest Czech Republic embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. The government fee is CZK 2500.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Czech Republic embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why Croatian passport holders need a visa for Czech Republic
Croatian citizens require a visa to enter Czech Republic based on the current immigration requirements set by Czech Republic's government. Croatian passport holders must apply through the Czech Republic embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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