Workforce Mobility Insights

How can you correctly determine whether you need an apostille or superlegalization? And what if your documents fall under an exception and no authentication is required at all? We have prepared a guide to help you understand the entire process and handle it correctly.

Foreign nationals applying for a visa or residence permit in the Czech Republic are often required to have certain documents apostilled or superlegalized. In some cases, however, no such authentication is needed and these exceptions are more common than many people realize. In this article, we take a closer look at when higher authentication requirements do not apply.

Not sure how to proceed if you want to obtain an Employee Card? In our article, you will find a 10-step guide on how to apply for the most common type of long-term work visa in the Czech Republic.

Is relocating a foreigner from another EU member state to the Czech Republic really easier and faster? Think again. In reality, it is a highly complex process - administratively demanding and time-consuming that requires careful organisation, planning, and ultimately financial resources. Why?

Foreign documents submitted as part of a Czech visa application cannot simply be used as they are. Czech authorities would not recognize them without prior verification of their authenticity. This official process is called “higher verification”. What types of verification exist? And how does it impact the employee's start date?

The mobility of highly qualified workers within the European Union may be easier today than many people think. The tool that enables these simplified processes is the EU Blue Card. But how does the relocation of a Blue Card holder from another EU Member State to the Czech Republic work in practice? And what options are available for family members?

The EU Blue Card is a key residence permit for highly qualified workers from non-EU countries. One of the main conditions for obtaining it is the minimum salary stated in the employment contract (or a future employment agreement). This is where many companies and employees make mistakes. The required salary changes every year, so it’s important to keep track of its development.

Are you moving to the Czech Republic or planning to stay there for more than a few months? Perhaps you have already come across the concept of a certificate of registration of an EU citizen. How to apply for the certificate? Is it mandatory? How long is it valid and what benefits does it bring?

Let us imagine the following situation: Samir from India (a non-EU national) lives in the Czech Republic with his partner Lenka, who is a Czech citizen. Samir and Lenka are not married. Samir resides in the country on the basis of temporary residence as a family member of an EU citizen. However, the couple breaks up — an unpleasant life situation, but for Samir also a legal complication.However, a breakup does not automatically mean the end of residence in the Czech Republic.

"Can I work while studying without additional permits?" This is one of the most common questions both foreign students and Czech employers ask. Employers want to hire skilled international students, but they also worry about violating the law or engaging in illegal employment. The answer is not always black and white. It depends on the type of residence permit, the specific study program and form of study, and the individual student’s situation.

Loss of employment is not a pleasant situation, especially for foreigners, since it is not only a job, but also a residence permit and therefore the right to continue to reside in the Czech Republic. And it is here that it is crucial to know what type of employee card a given person has. After all, the difference is fundamental.

Olena has been living in the Czech Republic for the third year. She works, her children go to school, and the family is gradually building a new home here. Yet every year he asks the same question: What's next?