Many residents of the CIS countries are interested in working in the Czech Republic. The employers in this country are very interested in hiring workers from abroad for a variety of jobs, from highly skilled professionals to harvest pickers. At the same time, depending on the work position, it is imperative to issue one of the permits for employment: a work visa, labor or “Blue Card”.
Benefits of employment in the Czech Republic for foreigners
The main advantages of being employed in the Czech Republic include:
- obtaining work experience in a country that is a member of the European Union;
- close location of the Czech Republic to Russia;
- the similarity of the Russian and Czech languages, as well as culture;
- relatively simple procedure for obtaining a work permit in comparison with other EU countries;
- many employers provide accommodation for visitors, and even separate apartments for couples.
Conditions of employment
Working conditions in the Czech Republic may differ depending on the job position and the requirements of the employer, but mainly the following are found in the ads:
- average working time - 8-12 hours per day;
- shift work or one day off per week;
- provision of a working form;
- provision of contracts with accommodation;
- additional payment for overtime hours;
- payment on average 4-5 euros per hour.
You can learn more about the specifics of employment, as well as working conditions in the capital of the Czech Republic from the article "Work in Prague".
Popular jobs in the Czech Republic
The vacancies in demand in the Czech Republic can be roughly divided into two categories: skilled workers and workers without special knowledge. Applicants in the first category are most often required to obtain a “Blue” or labor card. Translators, designers, typists fall into this category. Engineers are often required for factories. For example, a good job can be found at the Skoda factory.
On job sites, as well as in agencies, they usually offer vacancies related to manual labor (in a brewery, in a mine, on a railway, at a construction site) or that do not require special knowledge. For example, in the Czech Republic, you can get a job as a welder, blacksmith, seamstress, security guard, locksmith, baker, electrician, carpenter, furniture maker.
They are also invited to the Czech Republic for seasonal work - for example, picking apples for the summer. In addition, the agricultural sector often requires people to work in the greenhouse.
How to find a job
The main way to find a job in the Czech Republic is the official website of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. The employer notifies the ministry about the vacancy, and the employees of the department publish information about this on their website. If within one month no applicants from among the citizens of the Czech Republic appear for an open vacancy, the employer has the right to hire a foreigner.
The next option is to search the Internet. The most reliable sites that publish information about vacancies include the following:
- Flagma - the site is available in Czech, Russian and English, you can search by city and specialty;
- 420on - information portal about the Czech Republic, where, in addition to job vacancies, you can find information about real estate, immigration, recreation and other areas of life;
- Volna mista - a popular job board for applicants who speak Czech;
- Jobs.cz is another popular portal for finding a job in the Czech Republic in the Czech language.
You can also find work through an employment agency. The most popular recruiting agencies in the Czech Republic are Hays, Synergie, Adecco and Monster.
Employment requirements
In order to obtain the right to work in the Czech Republic, you must first issue a special work permit. This can be a short-term or long-term work visa (for seasonal work) or a labor or Blue Card.
To obtain these permits, a foreigner must prepare the following documents:
- passport;
- confirmation of the availability of housing in the Czech Republic for the period of the planned stay;
- 1 photo;
- work contract or prior authorization from the employer for employment;
- a document confirming the level of qualifications for obtaining the selected vacancy (nostrification is required for a diploma);
- summary;
- certificate of no criminal record;
- insurance.
Employment with a biometric passport
It is prohibited to work without a special labor permit in the Czech Republic. Nevertheless, you can use the visa-free regime (for Ukrainians), come to the country with a biometric passport and issue a labor or “Blue Card” upon arrival in the Chechen Republic in one of the offices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Russians and other citizens of the CIS countries must obtain a long-term visa in advance for employment in the republic.
Employment with the "Blue Card"
A prerequisite for working on the "Blue Card" is the presence of a diploma of completed higher or special education. Moreover, the term of study for obtaining a Blue Card must be at least three years.
At the same time, the card is issued only to highly qualified specialists in the areas in demand. The card is valid for a maximum of 2 years, but it can be renewed.
An application for an EU Blue Card can be submitted by a foreign citizen to the Czech embassy or, in some cases, to the office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Czech Republic, if you are already in the Czech Republic on a long-term visa, long-term residence permit or with a “Blue Card”, issued by another EU state. The application for the issuance of the card must be submitted in person.
Wages and taxation
Salaries in the Czech Republic for men and women who work in the same job positions are the same. The approximate size of wages in the Czech Republic before taxes can be found in the table:
| Position | Salary per month (indicated in US dollars) |
|---|---|
| Waiter | 400 - 450 |
| Driver | 1100 - 1400 |
| Teacher | 800 - 1200 |
| Doctor | 1600 - 2500 |
| Nurse | 550 - 850 |
| IT programmer | from 1300 |
| Cleaning lady, security guard | 450 - 700 |
| Engineer | 1600 - 1900 |
At the same time, 31.5% is charged on each salary for social insurance (the employer pays 25%, the employee - 6.5%). In addition, they keep money for health insurance - 13.5%, of which the employer pays 9%, and the employee - 4.5%.
Consequences of illegal work
Many companies in the Czech Republic offer free employment for Ukrainians using a biometric passport, and for Russians, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks, Moldovans and other residents of the CIS countries - on a short-term Schengen visa.
However, employment without a special work visa or work / “Blue Card” threatens foreign workers with deportation and a ban on entry to the Czech Republic for the next few years. The employer will also suffer from this - the fine for providing a job to an illegal can be up to 1 million kroons.
If a foreigner found a job in the Czech Republic without intermediaries, he must definitely settle the issue of official employment with the employer, who must submit the documents of a potential employee to the Labor Office.
If a foreigner works illegally, if checked, he will not be able to say that he started work on that day, and the employer did not have the opportunity to get it formalized, because every foreign worker must have a copy of the work contract with him at work.
Popular questions
When applying for a job abroad, many questions can arise. We recommend that you consider the most common of them arising from employment in the Czech Republic.
Is it possible to get a job in the Czech Republic without knowing the Czech language
Without knowing the language in the republic, you can get a job in the field of logistics, in production, for gift wrapping and other work positions that do not require the use of language in work. In addition, many managers and curators who work with immigrants from the CIS countries know Russian.
Who can earn extra money for a student in the Czech Republic
Students can search for vacancies on the Internet and through employment agencies. In addition, they can also get information about work on the bulletin board at their university (most often such announcements are posted in the department). Students can work as waiters, administrators, guides, builders, translators, as well as earn extra money directly in their future specialty.
Do I need a work permit if I have an EU passport
Citizens with an EU passport do not need to apply for a visa or other permit to travel, work or live in the Czech Republic. The only thing that needs to be done is to report your presence in the country to the Police Department for Foreigners at your place of residence within 30 days after arrival.
Conclusion
The Czech Republic is one of the most popular countries for job search among citizens of the CIS countries. For both women and men, employment is available in any city in the country. For example, there is a lot of work in cities such as Pilsen, Brno, Louni, Karlovy Vary. Labor migrants can find jobs here that do not require special knowledge, besides, some managers speak Russian.
On the Internet there is an opportunity to find work from direct employers. Moreover, many resources targeted at foreign workers are available in Russian. There are also many Czech sites for which it is desirable to know the Czech language. Another option is to look for a job through a recruiting agency. In this case, intermediaries usually help with paperwork for employment.
The most popular place to find a job in the Czech Republic is the labor exchange. However, a foreigner has the right to apply for a particular vacancy only if within one month from the date of publication of the announcement for it there are no applicants among local citizens.
