Digital Nomad Program

The Program is aimed at a group of highly qualified and top IT and marketing professionals - so-called digital nomads.

Employee of a foreign employer  - a foreign national who works for a foreign business entity or public sector institution and continues to work remotely in the Czech Republic for an extended period using telecommunications means. Such an employee must perform highly qualified work in the field of IT or marketing. Throughout this arrangement, the foreign national remains employed by their foreign employer and does not enter into an employment relationship under Czech law.

Freelancer  – a foreigner who is or will be a holder of a Czech business license for the following fields of activity: IT-related business or marketing services.

A digital nomad must prove sufficient income of at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary announced by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. For the period from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, the average gross annual salary in the Czech Republic is CZK 590 580 (49 215/month). The gross monthly salary of a foreigner applying for inclusion in the Program must be at least CZK 73 823 during this period.

the performance of the contract will be provided in the amount of at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary announced by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs when the total remuneration is spread over the individual months of performance of the contract.

Throughout this arrangement, the foreign national remains employed by their foreign employer and does not enter into an employment relationship under Czech law.

The closest family members of digital nomads

the spouse, registered partner and child of a foreign national or his/her spouse or partner, can also be included in the Program, provided that they apply for a residence permit at the same time

The procedure for determining the tax residency is governed by the Act No. 586/1992 Coll., on income taxes. According to this law, a person is a Czech tax resident if he/she meets one of the following conditions: • resides in the territory of the Czech Republic, and/or • usually stays on the territory of the Czech Republic.

The residence condition is met if the taxpayer stays on the territory of the Czech Republic for more than 183 days a year.

If the taxpayer is considered a tax resident in another country as well, it is necessary to decide on his/her tax domicile in accordance with the relevant treaty for the avoidance of double taxation.

A visa for a stay of more than 90 days valid for a specific period of stay corresponding to the required purpose of stay and the validity of the submitted documents are granted for a maximum period of one year.

In the event that an employee of a foreign employer decides to extend his/her stay in the Czech Republic and continue to perform activities related to the original purpose of his/her stay, he/she shall apply for extension of inclusion in the Program on the prescribed form with all prescribed attachments.

Program participants shall apply for the following types of residence permits before their long-term visa expires: Employee of a foreign company Long-term residence permit for the purpose for which a long-term visa was granted (purpose “other”) Family member Adult dependent child Permit for a long-term residence for the purpose of family reunification in the Czech Republic Long-term residence permit for the purpose of studies or for other purposes

Extension of stay for a freelancer is not carried out through the Program.

The procedure for determining the tax residency is governed by the Act No. 586/1992 Coll., on income taxes. According to this law, a person is a Czech tax resident if he/she meets one of the following conditions: • resides in the territory of the Czech Republic, and/or • usually stays on the territory of the Czech Republic.

The residence condition is met if the taxpayer stays on the territory of the Czech Republic for more than 183 days a year.

If the taxpayer is considered a tax resident in another country as well, it is necessary to decide on his/her tax domicile in accordance with the relevant treaty for the avoidance of double taxation.

A visa for a stay of more than 90 days valid for a specific period of stay corresponding to the required purpose of stay and the validity of the submitted documents are granted for a maximum period of one year.

In the event that an employee of a foreign employer decides to extend his/her stay in the Czech Republic and continue to perform activities related to the original purpose of his/her stay, he/she shall apply for extension of inclusion in the Program on the prescribed form with all prescribed attachments.

Program participants shall apply for the following types of residence permits before their long-term visa expires: Employee of a foreign company Long-term residence permit for the purpose for which a long-term visa was granted (purpose “other”) Family member Adult dependent child Permit for a long-term residence for the purpose of family reunification in the Czech Republic Long-term residence permit for the purpose of studies or for other purposes

Extension of stay for a freelancer is not carried out through the Program.