- country
- Czech Republic
- eligibility
- Foreign key specialists (programmers, managers, company executives, etc.) and employees of registered Czech startups - young innovative companies with a unique technological solution. Available since 2019. Administered by CzechInvest under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which reviews applications and assesses economic impact.
- processing notes
- CzechInvest reduces administrative burden and processing time by up to half (programme processing cited at ~30 days vs standard 60-90 days). Priority embassy access and reduced documentation. Visa validity up to two years with extension possibility; family member visa/stay options. Deficiencies/errors in applications may cause delays.