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Application for EU Blue Card (Issuance or Renewal)

Žádost o modrou kartu

Application for the EU Blue Card — a residence and work permit for highly qualified third-country nationals. Requires a university degree and a job paying at least 1.5x the average Czech salary.

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You (the applicant)

Fee

1,000 CZK

Processing

90 days (first issuance), 30 days (renewal)

Submit to

New: Czech embassy/consulate abroad. Renewal/change: Regional MoI office (OAMP).

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Official form from ipc.gov.cz · PDF format

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When Do You Need This Form?

When applying for a new EU Blue Card or renewing an existing one. You must have a completed university education (or 5+ years of professional experience in certain fields) and a job offer paying at least 1.5x the average Czech gross salary.

Required Attachments

  • Valid passport
  • 2 passport photos (3.5×4.5 cm)
  • Employment contract for at least 1 year
  • Proof of higher professional qualifications (university diploma)
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Clean criminal record (not older than 180 days)

Field-by-Field Guide

Type of request

Field 1

Select issuance, renewal, or consent to change of employer/job position.

Salary information

Field 2

Your agreed gross monthly or annual salary. Must be at least 1.5x the Czech average gross salary.

For 2025, the minimum is approximately 63,000 CZK/month gross
Salary on contract not meeting the 1.5x threshold

Qualification proof

Field 3

Details of your university degree or equivalent professional experience.

Foreign degrees may need nostrification or recognition
In some fields, 5+ years of experience can substitute for a degree

Tips & Best Practices

  • The Blue Card offers advantages over the Employee Card: faster EU mobility, path to permanent residence
  • Salary threshold is updated annually — verify the current amount
  • Your employer does NOT need to register a vacancy for the Blue Card
  • You can change employers after 6 months (first 6 months are restricted)
  • Available in Czech/English and Czech/Russian versions

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Salary below the 1.5x threshold
  • Contract duration less than 1 year
  • Degree not recognized in the Czech Republic
  • Applying for Blue Card when Employee Card would be more appropriate

Legal Basis

Section 42i of Act No. 326/1999 Coll.

Source: ipc.gov.cz

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