Proof Issued by a Natural Person or a Legal Entity Which Undertakes Cultural Activities in the Czech Republic

A proof issued by a natural person or a legal entity that undertakes cultural activities in the Czech Republic is a document that serves as a proof that you fulfil the cultural purposes of residence in the Czech Republic. It is one of the necessary documents that you must provide when you are applying for a long-term visa or a long-term residence permit for cultural purposes.


Usually, it is a cooperation agreement or an agreement on the creation and use of copyright work closed between you (the applicant) and a cultural institution located in the Czech Republic.

Such a document must contain:

  • identification information of the entity that issues the proof,
  • your (the applicant’s) identification information,
  • specification of what kind of cultural activity you are going to undertake in the Czech Republic,
  • information on how long you are going to undertake such activity for,
  • information on whether you are going to be paid for the activity or not.