Long-term visa / residence permit for the purpose of doing business (Živno visa) (Dlouhodobé vízum / pobyt za účelem podnikání)
Long-term visa / residence permit for the purpose of doing business (Živno visa) is a residence route in Czechia (Entrepreneur). Trade licence (živnost) or company executive/shareholder; proof of funds (~CZK 156,500), accommodation, insurance; apply at embassy (quotas). Visa CZK 5,000, ≤1 yr; then long-term permit ≤2 yrs.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
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%; optional flat tax (paušální daň) for small sole traders; 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 | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 400 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | CHF 6'000 |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | 10 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | all except Russian/Belarusian nationals |
| Not available to | Russia, Belarus |
| Tax | Worldwide once resident: PIT 15%/23%; optional flat tax (paušální daň) for small sole traders; 15% dividends. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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