Long-Term Business/Entrepreneurship Visa (Type D)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 60-90 days
- Fee
- 5000 CZK
- Validity
- 365 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals intending to operate a business in the Czech Republic for more than 90 days
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Financial
Must demonstrate at least 156500 CZK in bank account
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Criminal record
Must have clean criminal record from home country and countries of recent residence
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent colour photograph, 35x45mm, white background
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statement showing sufficient funds; Minimum amount: 156500 CZK in bank account
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Rental agreement, property ownership document, declaration from accommodation provider; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Application for Long-Term Visa; Form url: https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/visa_form/index.html
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash at embassy, administrative stamps; Amount: 5000 CZK
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Czech Republic; Minimum coverage: 60000 EUR
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Criminal record certificate
Provide a police or criminal record certificate from the country or countries requested by the destination authority.
Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Register in the Czech Trade Licensing Register or Commercial Register. Obtain confirmation of registration as proof of business purpose.
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Online application
Fill out the long-term visa application form.
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Fee payment
Pay 5000 CZK visa application fee at the embassy.
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Appointment booking
Schedule an in-person appointment at the Czech embassy or consulate with territorial jurisdiction.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person. An interview may be conducted. Fingerprints are collected.
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Processing wait
Processing takes 60-90 days. The Ministry of the Interior examines the application.
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Visa collection
Upon approval, collect the long-term visa. Must submit proof of health insurance before visa is affixed.