Is university free in Czech Republic?

Public universities are tuition-free for programs taught in Czech language, regardless of nationality. English-language programs typically cost 2,000–10,000 EUR per year.

Can I work on a student visa?

Yes. Students have free access to the labour market and do not need a separate work permit (ipc.gov.cz). We do not publish a weekly hour limit — no official page we have fetched states one, and this guide previously carried two different numbers. Previously stated as up to 30 hours per week during the academic term and unlimited hours during summer and winter holidays. No separate work permit needed.

How much money do I need to show for a student visa?

The amount is set by § 13(1)(a) of Act 326/1999 as a multiple of the subsistence minimum (3,130 CZK) — 15× for a stay over 30 days, plus 2× for each full month — so it depends on how long you are staying. ipc.gov.cz requires proof of funds but names no figure. Do not rely on a fixed annual number; work it out for your own dates. Previously stated here as 81,400 CZK per year of study (approximately 6,783 CZK per month).

Is university free in Czech Republic?

Public universities are tuition-free for programs taught in Czech language, regardless of nationality. English-language programs typically cost 2,000–10,000 EUR per year.

Can I work on a student visa?

Yes. Students have free access to the labour market and do not need a separate work permit (ipc.gov.cz). We do not publish a weekly hour limit — no official page we have fetched states one, and this guide previously carried two different numbers. Previously stated as up to 30 hours per week during the academic term and unlimited hours during summer and winter holidays. No separate work permit needed.

How much money do I need to show for a student visa?

The amount is set by § 13(1)(a) of Act 326/1999 as a multiple of the subsistence minimum (3,130 CZK) — 15× for a stay over 30 days, plus 2× for each full month — so it depends on how long you are staying. ipc.gov.cz requires proof of funds but names no figure. Do not rely on a fixed annual number; work it out for your own dates. Previously stated here as 81,400 CZK per year of study (approximately 6,783 CZK per month).

Student Visa Czech Republic 2026 — Requirements, Fees & Application

Student Visa for Czech Republic: Complete Guide 2026

10 min read3 sectionsUpdated 2026-03-15

Study in the Czech Republic with a student visa (long-term residence for study). Covers university requirements, documents, financial proof, and the application process.

Guide Contents

Non-EU students studying for more than 90 days need a Long-term Residence for Study (povolení k dlouhodobému pobytu za účelem studia).

Key facts:

Duration: Matches study program length, max 1 year at a time (renewable)

Fee: 2,500 CZK

Processing: 60 days

Work rights: Students have FREE ACCESS to the labour market and may work without an additional work permit (ipc.gov.cz). No weekly hour cap is stated on that page. This guide previously said 30 hours a week and elsewhere 20; neither was sourced, so neither is published.

Financial proof: a multiple of the subsistence minimum set by § 13(1)(a) of Act 326/1999 — 15x for a stay over 30 days plus a further 2x for each full month — not a fixed annual sum. The subsistence minimum is 3,130 CZK. ipc.gov.cz requires "proof of funds for the residence" without naming an amount, so any fixed figure here would be ours, not theirs

Czech public universities are tuition-free if you study in Czech language. English-language programs typically cost 2,000–10,000 EUR/year.

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Student Visa for Czech Republic: Complete Guide 2026

Guide Contents

Student residence in the Czech Republic

Required documents

Path from student visa to work permit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is university free in Czech Republic?

Can I work on a student visa?

How much money do I need to show for a student visa?

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Forms you'll need

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