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EU Blue Card: documents checklist

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For highly qualified work with a salary of at least 1.5 times the Czech average. Answer a few short questions. The permit is already chosen.

Step 1 of 5

What is your citizenship?

Your passport country. It decides which permits apply to you and how foreign documents must be verified.

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Documents at a glance

Applying inside Czechia

Applying at an embassy

Extension

Fees and processing time

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Applying inside Czechia 2,500 CZK. Paid by payment card only, at the Ministry office. source (opens in a new tab) 90 days. If you hold a Blue Card from another EU state: 30 days, 60 days in especially complex cases. The time stops while you are asked to complete the file. 3 months longer than your contract, at most 3 years.
Applying at an embassy 5,000 CZK. Consular fee, paid at the embassy in local currency or by card. source (opens in a new tab) 90 days. The time stops while you are asked to complete the file. 3 months longer than your contract, at most 3 years.
Extension 2,500 CZK. Paid by bank transfer or by payment card at the Ministry office. source (opens in a new tab) 60 days. The time stops while you are asked to complete the file. 3 months longer than your contract, at most 3 years.

How to prepare your application

  1. Choose your citizenship, the permit and where you apply.
  2. Collect each document on the list. Check its age, original or copy, translation and apostille.
  3. Book an appointment or prepare to send the application in time.
  4. Pay the fee in the way the office accepts.
  5. After approval, give biometrics and collect your card in time.

Questions and answers

What salary do I need for a Blue Card?

At least 1.5 times the average gross wage in Czechia, written in a contract for at least 6 months.

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How much is the fee?

2,500 CZK inside Czechia, by payment card at the Ministry office. 5,000 CZK at an embassy.

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How long is the Blue Card valid?

3 months longer than your employment contract, at most 3 years. You can extend it.

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How long does the decision take?

90 days for a first application. 60 days for an extension.

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What qualification counts?

A completed higher professional or university education of at least 3 years, or higher professional skills for selected jobs.

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Do I report a change of job?

Yes. Report the end or change of employment within 3 working days. There is no fee.

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