Work permit

An application for a work permit should be submitted to the relevant local labor office in accordance to the place of employment.

The following documents are necessary for the application :

• passport/travel document and copy of the page with personal data;
• draft of the employment contract/agreement or employer's declaration of employing the foreigner;
• confirmation of the medical check-up - not older than one month;
• officially notarized document confirming the qualification for the job;
• officially notarized power of attorney in the case of submitting the application on your behalf.

Administrative fee is about 500 CZK.

The work permit is issued for maximum one year and can be extended no later than 30 days before expiration.

The application is usually processed within 1 - 2 weeks, but the period can be extended up to 60 days.

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