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Czechia Long-Term Visa D for Professional Sport

24 facts quoted from the official source

Up to one year to perform professional sporting activity in a Czech professional competition.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
11
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

11 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesProof of funds or accepted cost coverage is required.
  • Lawful entry and statusThe route is intended for a third-country national.
  • Minimum salaryMonthly remuneration must be at least the basic monthly minimum wage.
  • Qualifying sporting activityThe activity must be professional sport in a professional Czech competition.
  • Qualifying sporting roleAmateur athletes, coaches and sports physiotherapists use another route.
  • Specific PurposeThe applicant must prove and maintain the stated purpose of stay.
  • Work authorisationEmployment requires the applicable employment permit.
  • Character and securityA criminal-record document is generally required for applicants aged 15 or over and may also be requested for relevant prior-residence states.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementProof of accommodation is required.
  • Health-insurance requirementThe applicable travel or comprehensive medical insurance must be provided.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe competent authority publishes Long-Term Visa D for Professional Sport as a current pathway.
  • Entries allowedA valid long-term visa permits repeated exit and re-entry.
  • How and where to applyThe correct long-term visa application form is required.
  • Official source basisThe competent authority publishes Long-Term Visa D for Professional Sport as a current pathway.
  • Personal Diplomatic Mission FilingThe initial application is normally filed in person at a competent Czech diplomatic mission.
  • PhotographThe required photograph must be provided.
  • Registration after arrivalThe holder must complete the applicable arrival registration.
  • Report summaryThe competent authority publishes Long-Term Visa D for Professional Sport as a current pathway.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Fee AmountThe published consular fee is CZK 2,500.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • Maximum permit validityThe visa is valid for no more than one year.
  • Maximum stay in daysThe national long-term visa is for a stay longer than 90 days.
  • Type of stayA valid long-term visa permits short non-profit travel within Schengen.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe published processing period is 90 days.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Czechia?
The official source states: Up to one year to perform professional sporting activity in a Czech professional competition.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Proof of funds or accepted cost coverage is required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: The applicable travel or comprehensive medical insurance must be provided.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Czechia?
The official source states: Proof of accommodation is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official ipc.gov.cz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 24 points against the official source; 24 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ipc.gov.czLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Czechia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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