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Czechia Student permit
First stay: 1 yr
Long-term residence permit for the purpose of studies
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Key facts
Student permit is a student route for Czechia. Local work: with a permit. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- CZK 2,500 ≈ $110
- Processing
- Up to 60 days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee CZK 2,500 ≈ $110; decision: up to 60 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesCZK 2,500 ≈ $110
- CZK 2,500 (≈ $110)Administrative fee for application in Czechia.
Shown, not spentCZK 47k+ ≈ $2,150
- CZK 46,950 (≈ $2,150)Base amount 15 x subsistence minimum (CZK 3,130, (≈ $140) in force since 1 January 2023), plus CZK 6,260 (≈ $290) for every whole month of expected stay after the first; half for applicants under 18. 12-month stay: CZK 115,810 (≈ $5,310).
RenewalRenewable
University studies can be extended repeatedly for up to 2 years each time; language or professional preparation can be extended only once.
ProcessingUp to 60 days
The Ministry of the Interior has 60 days to decide.
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.
- Needs a place at a school or university in Czechia
- Working needs a separate permit
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
What you must show5
- Proof of funds is at least CZK 46,950 (≈ $2,150) (15 times the subsistence minimum of CZK 3,130 (≈ $140)).
- CZK 6,260 (≈ $290) is added for every whole month of expected stay after the first.
- The funds amount is halved for applicants under 18; for a 12-month stay it is CZK 115,810 (≈ $5,310).
- Alternatively, a public authority or legal entity commits to provide one month of subsistence minimum.
- Alternatively, proof is given that all costs of studies and stay are covered.
Documents1
- Enrolment or confirmation of studies from the school 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 1 year 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
Residence permit for university-accredited studies, language and professional preparation for them, or exchange-programme secondary school and higher vocational studies (Section 64 of Act 326/1999). Holders have free access to the labour market. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- Savings of at least CZK 46,950 (≈ $2,150) · Base amount 15 x subsistence minimum (CZK 3,130, (≈ $140) in force since 1 January 2023), plus CZK 6,260 (≈ $290) for every whole month of expected stay after the first; half for applicants under 18. 12-month stay: CZK 115,810 (≈ $5,310). 1 2
- A fee of CZK 2,500 (≈ $110) · Administrative fee for application in Czechia. 1
Requirements
- Proof of funds is at least CZK 46,950 (≈ $2,150) (15 times the subsistence minimum of CZK 3,130 (≈ $140)). 1
- CZK 6,260 (≈ $290) is added for every whole month of expected stay after the first. 1
- The funds amount is halved for applicants under 18; for a 12-month stay it is CZK 115,810 (≈ $5,310). 1
- Alternatively, a public authority or legal entity commits to provide one month of subsistence minimum. 1 2
- Alternatively, proof is given that all costs of studies and stay are covered. 1 2
- Enrolment or confirmation of studies from the school is submitted. 1 2
Stay
- Valid up to 1 year, up to 2 years in cases set by law; extendable.
- First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
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
Free access to the labour market during studies, no separate work permit.
Family
Family may apply for family reunification.
Official sources
- Long-term residence permit for the purpose of studies · Ministry of the Interior of Czechia (ipc.gov.cz) · checked 2026-10-10
- Proof of funds for the stay (finances) · Ministry of the Interior of Czechia (ipc.gov.cz) · checked 2026-10-10
Student permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permit | – | 1 yr, renewable | With a permit |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student permit?
Savings of at least CZK 46,950 (≈ $2,150). Base amount 15 x subsistence minimum (CZK 3,130, (≈ $140) in force since 1 January 2023), plus CZK 6,260 (≈ $290) for every whole month of expected stay after the first; half for applicants under 18. A fee of CZK 2,500 (≈ $110). Administrative fee for application in Czechia.
How long can I stay on the Student permit?
Valid up to 1 year, up to 2 years in cases set by law; extendable.
How long does the Student permit take to process?
The Ministry of the Interior has 60 days to decide.
Can I work on the Student permit?
With a permit. Free access to the labour market during studies, no separate work permit.
Can I bring my family on the Student permit?
Family may apply for family reunification.
Who can apply for the Student 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.
How are Student permit holders taxed in Czechia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student 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.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Long-term residence permit for the purpose of studies · Ministry of the Interior of Czechia (ipc.gov.cz) · checked 2026-10-10
- Proof of funds for the stay (finances) · Ministry of the Interior of Czechia (ipc.gov.cz) · checked 2026-10-10
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