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Czechia Significant investment permit
Investment needed: CZK 75M+ ≈ $3.4M
Long-term residence permit for the purpose of investment (significant investment)
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Key facts
Significant investment permit is an investing route for Czechia. Applicants need an investment of CZK 75M+ ≈ $3.4M. You can stay 2 yrs. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- CZK 75M+ ≈ $3.4M
- Government fees
- CZK 2,500 ≈ $110
- Processing
- 30–60 days
- First stay
- 2 yrs
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee CZK 2,500 ≈ $110; investment CZK 75M+ ≈ $3.4M; decision: 30–60 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesCZK 2,500 ≈ $110
- CZK 2,500 (≈ $110)Administrative fee.
Invested and heldCZK 75M+ ≈ $3.4M
- CZK 75,000,000 (≈ $3,440,000)Minimum invested funds; up to 60% may be replaced by other tangible or intangible assets including technologies and know-how. Must create at least 20 jobs for EU citizens or family members for at least 2 years.
RenewalRenewable
The permit can be extended repeatedly, up to 2 years each time.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
Permanent residence needs 5 years of continuous residence in Czechia on a long-term residence permit, plus a passed Czech language exam unless exempt.
Processing30–60 days
The Ministry of the Interior must decide within 30 days, or 60 days in complex cases.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Apply in person at a Ministry of the Interior office in Czechia, or at a Czech embassy in your country of citizenship, a country where you have lived legally for 2 years or more, or another listed mission.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The investment must create at least 20 jobs for EU citizens or their family members for at least 2 years.
What you must show2
- The invested funds must be at least CZK 75,000,000 (≈ $3,440,000).
- Up to 60% of the investment may be replaced by other tangible or intangible assets, including technologies and know-how.
Documents5
- A business plan is submitted.
- Financial statements for two years are submitted.
- Proof that the funds can be moved in Czechia is submitted.
- Proof of the origin of the funds is submitted.
- A valuation of any non-cash assets is submitted.
What happens at day 183
How Czechia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 2 years at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a calendar yearStaying in the Czech Republic at least 183 days in the calendar year makes the person a tax resident.
- Foreign-source income
Worldwide income of tax residents; Czech-source income only for non-residents.
All tax rules for Czechia Tax records checked
Full official text
For third-country entrepreneurs making a significant investment in Czechia, or executives of business companies with such an investment plan. Investment of at least CZK 75 million (≈ $3,440,000) that creates at least 20 new jobs for EU citizens or their family members for at least 2 years; up to 60% of the funds can be replaced by other tangible or intangible assets. 1
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least CZK 75,000,000 (≈ $3,440,000) · Minimum invested funds; up to 60% may be replaced by other tangible or intangible assets including technologies and know-how. Must create at least 20 jobs for EU citizens or family members for at least 2 years. 1
- A fee of CZK 2,500 (≈ $110) · Administrative fee. 1
Requirements
- The investment must create at least 20 jobs for EU citizens or their family members for at least 2 years. 1
- The invested funds must be at least CZK 75,000,000 (≈ $3,440,000). 1
- Up to 60% of the investment may be replaced by other tangible or intangible assets, including technologies and know-how. 1
- A business plan is submitted. 1
- Financial statements for two years are submitted. 1
- Proof that the funds can be moved in Czechia is submitted. 1
- Proof of the origin of the funds is submitted. 1
- A valuation of any non-cash assets is submitted. 1
Stay
- Valid for a maximum of 2 years.
- First stay: up to 24 months, decided case by case.
Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Business activity related to the investment.
Family
Spouse or same-sex partner and minor children can apply for family reunification; a lone parent over 65 (any age if unable to self-care) also qualifies. Holders of the investment permit qualify as sponsors with no minimum waiting period.
Official sources
- Long-term residence permit for the purpose of investment · Ministry of the Interior of Czechia (ipc.gov.cz) · checked 2026-10-10
- Permanent residence permit after 5 years of temporary residence in the Czech Republic · Ministry of the Interior (Information Portal for Foreigners) · checked 2026-10-11
Significant investment permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant investment permit | Needs an investment of CZK 75M+ ≈ $3.4M | 2 yr | – |
| Golden Visa · €250k arts Portugal | Needs an investment of €250k+ ≈ $279k | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| D5 · Property over $150k Georgia | Needs assets of $150k+ | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Investor Visa · €1M donation Italy | Needs an investment of €1M+ ≈ $1.1M | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden Visa · €350k mutual fund Greece | Needs an investment of €350k+ ≈ $391k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Significant investment permit?
An investment of at least CZK 75,000,000 (≈ $3,440,000). Minimum invested funds; up to 60% may be replaced by other tangible or intangible assets including technologies and know-how. A fee of CZK 2,500 (≈ $110). Administrative fee.
How long can I stay on the Significant investment permit?
Valid for a maximum of 2 years.
How long does the Significant investment permit take to process?
The Ministry of the Interior must decide within 30 days, or 60 days in complex cases.
Can I work on the Significant investment permit?
Business activity related to the investment.
Can I bring my family on the Significant investment permit?
Spouse or same-sex partner and minor children can apply for family reunification; a lone parent over 65 (any age if unable to self-care) also qualifies.
Who can apply for the Significant investment permit?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Significant investment permit lead to permanent residence in Czechia?
Time on the Significant investment permit counts toward permanent residence in Czechia, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.
How are Significant investment permit holders taxed in Czechia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Significant investment permit. The standard rules apply: 15% on tax base up to 36 times the average wage; 23% on the part above (2026 annual limit CZK 1,762,812, (≈ $80,800) 36 times the 2026 average wage of CZK 48,967 (≈ $2,240)). Employer advances for 2026: 15% up to CZK 146,901 (≈ $6,730) monthly base, 23% above.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Long-term residence permit for the purpose of investment · Ministry of the Interior of Czechia (ipc.gov.cz) · checked 2026-10-10
- Permanent residence permit after 5 years of temporary residence in the Czech Republic · Ministry of the Interior (Information Portal for Foreigners) · checked 2026-10-11
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