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At a glance

Living index rating
Affordable
Monthly rent
CZK 4,000 – CZK 9,000 in a dorm; shared flat CZK 9,000 – CZK 13,000 in Prague
Monthly food
CZK 5,000 – CZK 8,000
Other monthly expenses
CZK 2,500 – CZK 5,000 (transport, utilities, phone, personal)
Visa processing time
Within 60 days by law, often 1 – 2 months; book embassy appointments early
Family allowed for students
Limited

Visa requirements

  • Long-term visa or long-term residence permit for study, applied for at a Czech embassy
  • Confirmation of study from a Czech university
  • Proof of funds: roughly CZK 125,000 for a year (set by the Ministry of the Interior, from the subsistence minimum)
  • Proof of accommodation and comprehensive health insurance
  • Criminal record certificate for some applicants
  • Students of accredited university programmes in Czechia can work without a work permit

Work permit after studies

  • Long-term residence permit to look for a job or start a business: 9 months after graduating from a Czech university
  • Graduates of Czech universities have free access to the labour market, so no work permit is needed
  • Then switch to an employee card or EU Blue Card

Citizenship route

  • Permanent residence after 5 years of continuous residence (time as a student counts as half)
  • Citizenship after 5 years of permanent residence (typically about 10 years in total)
  • Czech language (B1) and a test of Czech history and society; dual citizenship is allowed

Family details

  • Spouse and minor children can apply for a long-term residence permit for family reunification
  • The sponsor usually needs to have lived in Czechia legally for at least 15 months first
  • You must show enough funds and accommodation for them

Universities in Czechia

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All other universities and colleges (40), A–Z

This guide is for general information. Visa and immigration rules change often, so always check the official government website before you apply. Last updated 6 October 2026.