Status: EU Blue Card
For highly qualified non-EU workers with a well-paid contract; valid up to three years.
The Blue Card needs a highly qualified job with a contract of at least six months and a salary of at least 1.5 times the average gross salary, plus a degree or recognised professional skills. It is valid three months longer than your contract, up to three years.
If your job ends, tell the Interior Ministry within 3 working days. A change of employer must also be reported; the Ministry's page does not give a deadline for that notice, so check with the office before you switch.
Renewal follows the general long-term permit window: from 120 days before expiry to the last day.
Permanent residence: besides the usual five years in Czechia, Blue Card holders have a route based on five years spent in EU countries. Ask the Ministry whether you qualify.
In Brno
In Brno, all Interior Ministry residence matters go to the office at Tuřanka 1554/115b. Book through the Foreigners Portal user account or +420 974 801 801.
In Prague
In Prague, go to the Interior Ministry office that covers your district (Chodov, Žukovského, Pekařská or Kolbenova).
Step by step
- Put your card expiry in your profile.
- Before changing jobs, check the new salary meets the Blue Card threshold.
- If your job ends, report it within 3 working days.
- Keep records of any Blue Card time in other EU countries.
Last checked 2026-11-09. Open this guide in the app to add the dates to your calendar.