Living in Czechia
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Prague
Currency
CZK
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Czechia.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Czechia
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
| Finland | Visa Free | — |
| France | Visa Free | — |
| Germany | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Czechia
Monthly costs
Prague
Rent (center)
22,000 CZK/mo
Groceries
6,000 CZK/mo
Transport
550 CZK/mo
Est. Monthly Total
33,050 CZK/mo
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Work permits
Czechia offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Employee Card
Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable
Non-EU nationals with a job offer from a Czech employer
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EU Blue Card
Duration: Up to 3 years, renewable
Highly qualified non-EU workers with higher education and a high-salary job offer
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Digital Nomad Visa (Zivnostensky List)
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Freelancers with a trade license (Zivnostensky list)
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
15% – 23%
Social Security (Employee)
0.11%
Annual thresholds. Freelancers can use 60% lump-sum deduction.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
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Airalo
Czechia eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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