The development of business relations with the European Union leads to the fact that more and more immigrants from the CIS countries strive to Europe in order to start entrepreneurial activities there. And since the Czech Republic has one of the most favorable conditions for doing business in the EU, our compatriots need a business visa to the Czech Republic. To do it is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, so those who want to try their hand and create their own European-level business should draw up the appropriate documents and legally open a business.
What are the benefits of a business visa
Czech business visa is a document that grants the right to conduct business and entrepreneurial activities on the territory of the Czech Republic.
A business visa belongs to category C visas, as well as a long-term tourist multivisa.
To obtain such a permit, a foreign citizen must have serious grounds. It is easier to get a short-term visa up to 90 days, more weighty arguments will be needed to travel to the Czech Republic for a long time (up to a year). Then the document must be renewed every two years.
With a long-term business visa, a foreign citizen becomes available not only to entrepreneurial activity in the Czech Republic - there is an opportunity to buy real estate, obtain a mortgage loan, invite relatives, and after five years of doing business in the country, a foreigner can obtain resident status.
For those who invest up to 3 million euros in the country's economy, the government grants a gold investor visa.
How to apply for a visa
Before contacting the Czech representative office, Russians need to collect the relevant papers.
Documents for opening a business visa for up to 90 days:
- An invitation from a Czech legal entity, which indicates its contacts, as well as the applicant's data, justification for entering the country. The invitation is issued on the company's letterhead, confirmed by a seal.
- Extract from the commercial register of the Czech Republic on the registration of such a company.
- International passport with two blank pages.
- Application form in English.
- Financial documents guaranteeing the material security of the applicant (letter of guarantee or a certificate from the bank).
- Certificate from the place of employment indicating the position and income per month or year.
- Medical insurance in the amount of 30 thousand euros or more.
To register for a long stay in the country, you will need a certificate stating that the applicant already has a registered business in the Czech Republic and that he has no previous convictions in the Czech Republic and at home. It is also important to confirm the availability of housing (rental housing) in the republic.
Where is the Czech business visa issued?
To obtain an appropriate permit, Russians need to contact the embassy or consulates of the Czech Republic at their place of residence:
- Embassy of the Czech Republic in Moscow: st. Yu. Fuchik, 12, building 14, building 6. You need to contact the consular department at the embassy.
- Consulate in St. Petersburg: st. Tverskaya, 5.
- Consulate in Yekaterinburg: st. Gogol, 15.
Make an appointment on the website in advance.
An interview with a consular representative usually does not take more than 10-15 minutes - the main thing is to convincingly substantiate the desire to do business in the Czech Republic.
Cost and terms of visa processing
After submitting the documents, a short-term visa is issued within a period of 5 days to two weeks. Its cost does not exceed the cost of a tourist visa - 35 euros.
A long-term business visa with a validity period of up to one year is issued within 3-4 months.
Its price in 2021 is 2500 CZK - about 95 euros, and payment is made only in euros.
Registration of a residence permit in the Czech Republic for a legal entity
If you register a company in the Czech Republic, you can get a visa on the basis of participation in a legal entity on the territory of the republic. This option is suitable for those who are going to do business in the Czech Republic, move to the EU and get a residence permit.
You will need the following documents:
- application for a business long-term visa;
- an extract from the commercial register of the Czech Republic on the registration of the company;
- certificate of financial security - the presence of 5,000 euros in the account;
- a document confirming the availability of your own or rented housing;
- a certificate of no criminal record at home;
- medical insurance for the duration of the visa in the amount of 60,000 euros;
- a photocopy of the passport, which is valid for at least another year and a half;
- an employment contract addressed to the director (smlouva o vykonu funkce jednatele).
Applications at the consulate are considered within 90-120 days. The consular fee is 95 euros.
The visa is issued for up to one year, and then renewed in the Czech Republic every two years. On the basis of such a visa, you can obtain a residence permit, and after five years of residence they will give the right to apply for permanent residence.
Conclusion
Today many Russians aspire to have a long-term business visa to the Czech Republic. Such a document gives the right not only to conduct business, but is also a comfortable option for those who are going to obtain a residence permit in the Czech Republic, as well as for those who are not ready to move, but want to be able to freely move around the EU countries. However, it should be borne in mind that it is currently not allowed to get hired work with a business visa, in addition, you will have to pay taxes in the Czech Republic, regardless of whether the company generates income.
