Possibilities of Foreign Nationals to Stay and Work in the Czech Republic
Foreign nationals staying in the Czech Republic may have various residence permits. The type and purpose of their residence is often relevant to their right of access to the labour market.
There is no general rule. In effect this means, that the type of document which has been issued to a foreign national, can indicate, whether or not they need a work permit, or whether they have free access to the labour market (e.g. foreigners, who have graduated from a secondary school or a university in the Czech Republic, have permanent free access to the labour market, regardless of which residence permit they have acquired).
With the objective of improving the knowledge on this topic, the Ministry of the Interior, in co-operation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, has issued materials, providing an overview of various types of residence, suggesting the options foreign nationals have, with regard to their access to work.
Please remember, that these materials are merely a brief overview of the topic, and do not give a full summary of all the information about the residence and employment of foreign nationals (i.e., they do not cover all the situations, which can actually occur).
Employment of applicants and holders of international protection (asylum and subsidiary protection) Odkaz se otevře na nové kartě Sending third-country nationals to the Czech Republic to provide services within the EU Odkaz se otevře na nové kartě Residence options for foreigners in relation to access to the labor market Odkaz se otevře na nové kartě Samples of documents issued to foreigners Odkaz se otevře na nové kartě Samples of documents for citizens of third countries with special access to the labor market Odkaz se otevře na nové kartě Residence and access to the labour market of people with temporary protection or long-term leave to remain visa Odkaz se otevře na nové kartě Information cards and announcements for the employment of foreigners Odkaz se otevře na nové kartěYou can find more information about temporary protection or long-term leave to remain visa granted on the grounds of the armed conflict in Ukraine in the section Temporary Protection.