Long-term residence permit for the purpose of investment (Dlouhodobý pobyt za účelem investování)
Long-term residence permit for the purpose of investment is a residence route in Czechia (Investor / golden visa). 'Significant investment' ≥CZK 75m (up to 60% in kind/tech) creating ≥20 jobs for EU citizens for ≥2 yrs; entrepreneur or executive of investing company. Assessed with CzechInvest. Permit fee CZK 2,500 (child <15: CZK 1,000).
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 2'890'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide once resident: PIT 15%/23%, 15% dividends.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 2'890'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 230 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | 10 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | all except Russian/Belarusian; must already hold a Czech long-term visa/permit |
| Not available to | Russia, Belarus |
| Tax | Worldwide once resident: PIT 15%/23%, 15% dividends. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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