Visa timeline in Prague

• EU, EEA or Swiss citizenNo visa. Report your address within 30 days; a residence certificate is optional for now.5 steps
• Employee, non-EUAn employee card, applied for at a Czech embassy. Includes UK citizens.6 steps
• Student, non-EUA long-term visa for study, then a long-term residence permit if the course runs on.5 steps
• Remote worker, non-EUThe Digital Nomad programme, for selected nationalities in IT and marketing.4 steps
• Founder or freelancer, non-EUA long-term visa for business, usually on a trade licence.4 steps

A new Act on the Residence of Foreigners passed the Chamber of Deputies in September 2026 and is intended to take effect on 1 January 2029. Until then the current law applies, but expect guidance and forms to change in the run-up. This is a general guide, not legal advice. Confirm each step with the Ministry of the Interior (OAMP) before you rely on it.