Czech Digital Nomad Visa Package (Freelancer Track)

Full-Service Czech Digital Nomad Visa & Trade License Setup

Relocating to the Czech Republic as an independent professional normally means navigating two distinct, complex bureaucratic systems: Czech immigration law and Czech municipal business licensing. Under standard consular procedures, independent contractors wait months just to secure an embassy slot, followed by a 90- to 120-day wait for a decision—frequently stalled by rejected proof of funds or missing translations. Wise Expats bridges this entire process into a single, managed workflow.

We audit your contracts, secure your government priority nomination, establish your Czech Trade License, and complete all Prague post-arrival tax registrations for a single flat fee.

Exclusively for IT & Marketing Contractors (Route B)

This relocation package is engineered exclusively for independent contractors, software engineers, digital marketing specialists, and self-employed professionals invoicing international clients under a Czech Trade License (živnostenský list / OSVČ).

Why We Do Not Service Corporate Employees (Route A):

Remote employee applications require your foreign employer to sign a binding declaration accepting legal and tax liabilities under Czech jurisdiction. Most foreign HR departments reject this due to corporate permanent establishment (PE) tax risks. Focusing 100% on Route B gives you full independence: you control your business, invoice global clients freely, and qualify for the Czech Republic’s beneficial 60% flat-rate expense or lump-sum tax (paušální daň) regimes.

Who Qualifies for This Package?

• Eligible Passport: You hold citizenship from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Israel, or India (subject to embassy quotas in New Delhi).
• Qualifying Field: You work in IT, Software Development, Telecommunications, or Digital Marketing.
• Experience or Education: You hold a university degree in STEM/Marketing OR have at least 3 years of documented professional experience in IT or digital marketing.
• Monthly Income Floor: You earn at least 1.5× the Czech average gross wage (currently ~74,000 CZK / ~$3,300 USD / ~€3,000 EUR per month) verified through regular bank deposits.

What Is Included in Your 12,900 CZK Package

Phase 1: Pre-Check & Direct MPO Filing

• Contract Pre-Audit: Detailed review of your freelance service agreements, client contracts, and invoices to guarantee compliance with Ministry criteria.
• Qualification Verification: Review of your university degree or 3-year employment history proofs.
• Income Verification: Audit of your monthly bank statements against the statutory income threshold.
• Direct Ministry Submission: Official preparation, filing, and status tracking of your application with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) to lock in your priority nomination.

Phase 2: Czech Trade License Setup

• Trade License Registration: Complete formation of your Czech sole proprietorship (živnostenský list).
• 1,000 CZK Government Filing Fee Included: We pay the municipal Trade Office administrative registration fee for you.
• Trade Field Selection: Proper assignment of unregulated free trade fields (volné živnosti) matching your technical specialty.
• Trade Extract Issuance: Securing the preliminary Trade Register Extract required for your embassy visa interview.

Phase 3: Translations & Embassy Interview Coaching

• Translation Audit: Review of all foreign documents so you only translate what the embassy legally requires—saving you from paying for unnecessary pages.
• Court Translator Coordination: Direct management of certified Czech court translations (soudní překlad) through our network.
• Proof of Funds Audit: Ensuring your bank balance letter and payment card documentation strictly meet consular criteria.
• Consular Interview Preparation: Customized checklist and mock business questions to prepare you for your in-person embassy interview.

Phase 4: Post-Arrival Prague Onboarding

• Foreign Police Registration: Mandatory address reporting and immigration check-in completed within 3 business days of landing in Prague.
• Trade License Activation: Final activation of your full trade license and issuance of your official Czech Business ID (IČO).
• Tax Office & Social Security: Full registration with the Tax Office (Finanční úřad) and Social Security Administration (ČSSZ).
• Public Health Insurance Registration (For Eligible Clients): If you are a citizen of a country covered by a bilateral healthcare treaty (such as the UK or US), we complete your official enrollment into the Czech public health insurance system (VZP).
• Personalized Monthly Payment Instructions: Setting up standing orders for Czech authorities can be confusing due to specialized bank account formats and variable symbols. We prepare a custom-tailored payment dossier for you detailing the exact recipient bank accounts, variable symbols (VS), specific symbols, monthly amounts, and transfer deadlines for your tax, social security, and healthcare obligations so your standing orders are 100% compliant from day one.

What You Need to Provide (Your Document Checklist)

To keep your application moving at fast-track speed, you are responsible for supplying the following core documents. We handle the formatting, verification, Czech translations, and government submissions.

• 1. Valid Passport: Issued by one of the 13 eligible countries, valid for at least 1.5 years beyond your planned arrival date, with at least 2 blank pages.
• 2. Proof of Freelance Work (Route B): Active freelance contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), or client agreements in IT or digital marketing showing ongoing cooperation with clients outside the Czech Republic.
• 3. Proof of Qualification (Choose One):A copy of your university diploma in a STEM or marketing field, OR Proof of at least 3 years of professional experience in IT or digital marketing (reference letters, past client contracts, or portfolio history).
• 4. Bank Proof (Income & Savings):For the Ministry (MPO): PDF bank statements from the last 3–6 months showing regular client deposits averaging at least ~74,000 CZK/month. For the Embassy: An official bank statement (or 1-page bank letter) showing living funds of at least 156,500 CZK ($7,000 USD), plus a physical debit/credit card issued in your name.
• 5. Clean Criminal Background Check: US Citizens: An Affidavit of Clean Criminal Record (Čestné prohlášení), which you sign directly at the Czech embassy (no FBI check needed). Other Nationalities: An official national police clearance from your home country, authenticated with an Apostille (or superlegalization).
• 6. Proof of Accommodation in Czechia: A signed lease agreement or an official Accommodation Confirmation Form (Potvrzení o zajištění ubytování) signed by the property owner with a notarized Czech signature. (If you do not have an apartment yet, we can guide you on securing compliant short-to-mid term housing documentation).

Czech Health Insurance: How It Works

Czech healthcare rules vary based on your nationality and bilateral international treaties:

• Eligible for Czech Public Health Insurance (e.g., UK citizens & treaty countries):
  Under international social security agreements, self-employed contractors from eligible countries enter the Czech public health system (such as VZP). We handle your full registration with the public health insurance authority as part of your 12,900 CZK package.
• Not Eligible for Public Health Insurance (e.g., Canada, Australia, India):
  Czech law requires you to hold certified Comprehensive Commercial Health Insurance (komplexní zdravotní pojištění cizinců) before your visa sticker can be stamped into your passport. You can purchase this policy independently, or we can arrange and issue your compliant policy for an additional service fee.

Pricing & Fee Transparency

Package Fee: 12,900 CZK (One-Time Flat Rate)

• Covers all agency filing work, document auditing, trade setup, and post-arrival registrations.
• Includes the 1,000 CZK municipal Trade Office fee.

External Costs Paid Separately:

• Certified Czech Translations: Invoiced at direct court translator rates (~550–1100 CZK per standard page) strictly for required pages (e.g., criminal record check, 1-page bank letter).
• Consular Visa Fee: (~2,500 CZK) paid directly to the Czech embassy at your in-person appointment.
• Commercial Health Insurance: (Only for non-treaty nationalities) purchased directly from an accredited provider or arranged through us for an add-on fee.