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The following are 43 most ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ by the interested applicants and our comprehensive answer. Please carefully read and understand the frequently asked questions. It will definitely clear all your doubts and help us to guide you better.
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Why should I choose Visa2West for obtaining the Czech Residence Permit?
If you would like to maximize your chances of obtaining Czech Residence Permit and minimize the possibilities of visa refusal, you should choose Visa2West. Because, we are not a ‘quick-fix’ immigration service provider. We actually had gone through the Czech residence permit process. So, we practically learned about the residence permit, residence permit process, required documents, document formats, latest information and technicalities of obtaining the Czech Residence Permit as a Non-EU national.
It is very important to provide all the documents as required by the Czech Republic Immigration Police. There are agents and dodgy companies, who may not spend time and money to do legal work and pay government fees to obtain original documents as required. If you do not choose Visa2West, there are possibilities that someone from somewhere will provide ‘fake or forged documents’. When you apply for the visa, the Czech immigration police will check the documents and you are most likely to ‘get caught’ for providing false or fake documents. If it happens, your name, date of birth and passport details will be entered into the EU-SIS ‘Blacklisted’ database maintained and shared by EU countries, USA, Canada and Australia. You will not be able to get even a visit visa to the above countries for atleast 15 or more years. That’s why we are careful and very committed to work within the limitations and regulations of the law. So, that you will not become a victim and blacklisted by the western countries. It is such an important factor that many aspiring immigrants tend to ignore or take it for granted until they face the problem when applying for visa to a western country.
Above all, we could ‘eliminate’ human errors, avoid details that are ‘not required’ by the Czech Republic immigration police and obtain required original documents issued by the various offices of the Czech government to minimize the possibilities of Czech Residence Permit refusal.
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Which countries are in the Schengen Zone?
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland are in the Schengen zone countries. The Czech Residence
Permit holders can do ‘Visa Free’ travel within the above Schengen zone countries and entitled to stay upto ‘90 days’ in any Schengen zone country.
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What qualifications are necessary for obtaining the Czech Residence Permit?
You DO NOT require specific educational qualification or work experience to apply for the Czech Residence Permit. However, if you’ve completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Engineering Degree or Diploma course,
it will very significantly help you to get the Czech Residence Permit and gain better job prospects in the Czech Republic.
Obtaining the Czech Residence Permit consists of TWO Stages. In the First Stage, we will have to assess and guide you to prepare the documents as required for the Czech s.r.o. In the Second Stage, we will have to prepare the Czech visa documents, which are required to apply for the Czech Residence Permit based on the Czech s.r.o. It is a complex process.
However, we sound simple to take out the stress and confusion. So, that you can clearly focus on the things to be done as required by Visa2West.
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Why Czech Residence Permit is better and secure than Czech Work Permit?
In the Czech Republic, employers usually do not sponsor ‘work permit’ for the Non-EU nationals. Because, the employers state that they do not have
the opportunity to meet the Non-EU applicant in person, conduct ‘face-to-face’ job interview and assess the suitability before formally offering the job position.
Obtaining the work permit for a Non-EU national is cumbersome process with several ‘bureaucratic’ nightmares of various government departments in the Czech Republic.
Also, it could possibly cost the employer more than ‘€ 2,000 Euros’ and take ‘8 to 10’ months to know the outcome of the work permit process. Naturally, employers in
the Czech Republic do NOT want to spend money and wait for ‘8 to 10’ long months.
After obtaining the Czech Residence Permit, you could come to the Czech Republic to meet all the potential employers in person, attend ‘face-to-face’ job interviews and negotiate the salary. Hence, you could find a ‘suitable job’ and can take up the ’job position’ quickly without delay. Also, it could result in knowing the ‘real facts’ about the ‘job position’ and negotiate much better ‘salary’. Because, employers in the Czech Republic
tend to pay ‘less salary’ when they sponsor a ‘work permit’ for the Non-EU nationals. That’s why we suggest Non-EU nationals to obtain the ‘Residence Permit’.
As a ‘Czech Residence Permit’ holder, you are ‘legally’ entitled to work ‘full time’ or ‘part time’ in ‘any industry’. But, a ‘work permit’ holder is ‘not entitled’ to the ‘same’ rights. The ‘work permit’ holder must only work for the employer who has sponsored the ‘work permit’. Most importantly, the ‘work permit’ is issued only for ‘one year’ and must be renewed every year. If the work permit is cancelled by the employer or revoked for whatsoever reason including ‘redundancy’, the ‘work permit’ holder must find ‘new job’ and obtain new ‘work permit’ within 28 days to remain ‘legally’ in the Czech Republic. Otherwise, the work permit holder must ‘leave’ the Czech Republic within 28 days to avoid possible ‘deportation’ notice and ‘visa ban’
for 5 to 15 years by the ‘Czech Immigration Police’. With a ‘Czech Residence Permit’, you could avoid all the above hidden hassles, save your time and lot of money.
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Why shouldn’t I obtain the student visa to study in the Czech Republic? or Why Czech Residence Permit has more advantages than the student visa?
If you obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’, you can come to the Czech Republic and visit all the suitable colleges or universities in person. It will assist you to assess the credibility of the college or university and the course you would like to study before enrolling. If you choose to obtain student visa, you will not get the opportunity to visit the colleges or universities in person. It could result in ‘not knowing’ the real facts about the college or university,
end up paying jacked up course fee, dealing with the clueless agents, not verifying unapproved courses and quality of course instructors.
Most importantly, the ‘number of years’ you study with a ‘student visa’ will NOT be ’counted’ towards the mandatory ’five years requirement’ of qualifying for the ’Czech Permanent Residence Permit’.
But, if you ‘study’ by obtaining the ‘Czech Residence Permit’, each year will be counted towards getting the ‘Czech Permanent Residency’.
Do NOT think that you can obtain the ‘Student Visa’ now and later obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ while you are in the Czech Republic.
It will be expensive and may prove to be ‘disastrous’ if you don’t know what to do, when to do and how to do it.
A ‘Czech Residence Permit’ holder is legally entitled to study and work ‘full time’ or ‘part time’ in any industry.
But, the ‘student visa’ holder is not entitled to the ‘same’ rights. The ‘student visa’ is issued for ‘one year’ only and must be renewed every year with the ‘help’
of the ‘college or university’. The ‘student visa’ will be ‘cancelled or revoked’, if you do not pay the ‘course fee’ or do not ‘attend’ the classes regularly.
If your ‘student visa’ is for whatever reason ‘cancelled or revoked’, you must ‘leave’ the Czech Republic within 28 days to avoid possible ‘deportation’ notice
and ‘visa ban’ for 5 to 15 years by the Czech immigration police.
It is simple! The student visa is cumbersome, expensive and is of no use to obtain the ‘Czech Permanent Residence Permit’. It is ‘sensible’ to obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ to live, study as well as ‘work’ in the ‘Czech Republic’ rather than obtaining a ‘student visa’ just
to ‘study’ in the Czech Republic. There are many disadvantages of holding the ‘student visa’ and being a ‘student visa’ holder in the Czech Republic.
That’s why we suggest the Non-EU nationals to obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ to live, study and work in the Czech Republic.
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What will be the validity of ‘Czech Residence Permit’?
The duration of Czech Residence Permit is decided and issued by Czech Immigration Police.
If your ‘Czech Residence Permit’ application is approved, you will be granted a renewable, multiple entry ‘Residence Permit’ for ‘One Year’.
Ten weeks prior to the ‘expiry date’ of the ‘Residence Permit’, it can be applied for renewal while you are in the Czech Republic.
There will be TWO further renewals in the next five years. On each renewal, the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ will be granted for ‘Two Years’.
We will explain the renewal technicalities at appropriate time as required. After five years of continuous stay in the Czech Republic as a Residence Permit holder,
you will become eligible to apply for the ‘Czech Permanent Residence Permit’, which will be granted for rest of your life and require no further renewals thereafter.
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How long does it take to obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’?
The Czech Residence Permit approval process will take 2 to 3 months. After you have applied for the ‘Czech Residence Permit’,
the Czech Embassy will forward your visa application and supportive documents to the ‘Czech Republic Immigration Police’ in Prague. The visa approval decision
will NOT be taken by the Czech Embassy, where you have submitted your visa application. If further documentation is required by the Czech Republic Immigration Police,
the visa approval process will take longer than 3 months. After reviewing your visa application and supportive documents, the Czech Republic Immigration Police will
notify the visa review decision to Czech Embassy, where you have submitted the visa application.
Then, the Czech Embassy will contact you to inform the visa decision taken by the Czech Republic Immigration Police.
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How much is the ‘Service Fee’ for obtaining the ‘Czech Residence Permit’?
The process of obtaining the Czech Residence Permit ‘requires’ individual document assessment. It is not possible to inform you the total ‘service fee’ and our ‘terms and conditions’ without having your ‘Registration Documents’ as per the ‘Documents - For Registration’ PDF file in the ‘Registration Tools’ section.
Without registration documents, we can’t calculate the ‘service fee’ as it is not ‘fixed’ for all.
Once we receive your registration documents, we will review the documents in detail and let you know the possibility of obtaining the Czech Residence Permit. If you are eligible and interested to register, we will email our terms and conditions agreement,
service fee invoice and wire transfer details to pay the ‘first instalment’ of our service fee to initiate the formal registration process.
Our service fee will be calculated to provide all original residence permit documents, up-to-date information and best possible ‘immigration service’
to maximize all ‘your chances’ of obtaining the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ in the very first attempt.
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How the ‘Service Fee’ will be charged for obtaining ‘Czech Residence Permit’?
The service fee will be quoted individually for the ‘Principal Applicant’, for each Co-Applicant, who is over the age of 15 and for each Co-Applicant,
who is under the age of 15. The service fee should be paid in by ‘TWO installments’. The first installment must be paid at the time of registration and the second installment must be paid after the visa approval confirmation by the Czech Embassy.
Please note that the service fee and the payment installments are not negotiable under whatsoever circumstances.
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Will I get any ‘guarantee’ that I will definitely get the ‘Czech Residence Permit’?
It is almost not possible for any immigration service provider to give you a guarantee that you will definitely get the ‘Czech Residence Permit’. So, we do not give you any such false guarantee. However, we assure you that we will offer reliable immigration service, information and required original documents issued by the Czech government authorities for getting the ‘Czech Residence Permit’. We keep ‘up-to-date’ knowledge and our understanding of all the immigration rules will surely increase the chances for you to obtain the Czech Residence Permit.
It is also in our ‘best interest’ to do all the possible efforts for you to obtain the Czech Residence Permit. That’s our guarantee.
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What is the ‘Success Rate’ of obtaining the ‘Czech Residence Permit’?
If you could prepare and provide the ‘best documentation’ as required, you will have about 95% chance of obtaining the Czech Residence Permit.
That is why we demand you to take time and put effort to prepare the documents as specified and as required.
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What will happen if the Czech Residence Permit application is refused?
With the best documentation and knowledge, we will take all the efforts to reduce the risks of Czech Residence Permit refusal. However, if Czech immigration police refuse the Czech Residence Permit application, you will be given refusal letter by the Czech Embassy stating the key reasons for the visa refusal.
Depending on the reasons stated in the refusal letter, we would help you to re-apply with the required documents.
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What is the ‘Service Fee Refund Policy’ of Visa2West if the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ is ‘Not Approved’ even after the ‘Re-Applying’ process?
If the Czech Residence Permit is not approved even after the re-applying process, the Czech Embassy will give a refusal letter stating
the reasons for the Czech immigration police ‘not to approve’ the residence permit. Once you get the refusal letter, you will have to send a
refund request letter and the original refusal letter issued by the Czech Embassy. Once we receive the refund request letter and original refusal letter,
we will make refund within 4 weeks. Since, the Czech Residence Permit is applied for on the basis of a limited liability company, we can’t make full refund.
Our refund policy will be detailed in our terms and conditions agreement to avoid misunderstanding.
NOTE: If the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ has not been approved or refused, the service fee will NOT be refunded without re-applying by submitting additional
documents as stated or as required in the formal ‘refusal letter’ issued by the Czech Embassy.
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Do I need to provide ‘Proof of Funds’ for getting the ‘Czech Residence Permit’?
Yes. You must provide personal financial documents as proof of sufficient funds as specified by Visa2West to obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’. The documents will help you to prove to the Czech immigration police that you are financially ‘stable’ and will not recourse to the ‘Czech Social Fund or Benefit’
to support yourself and family members in the Czech Republic. You should provide minimum ‘Proof of Sufficient Disposable Cash’ for ONE YEAR as below:
€ 8,000 per Visa Applicant, who is over the age of 15
€4,000 per Visa Applicant, who is under the age of 15
However, higher bank balance will help you to obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’.
Example: If you are married, would like to obtain Czech Residence Permit and want to bring your spouse and child to the Czech Republic, then you should provide ‘Proof of Sufficient Disposable Cash’ amounting to €8,000 for yourself, €8,000 for your spouse and €4,000 for your child. So, you must have ‘Sufficient Disposable Cash’ of €20,000 or more. Also, please remember
that ‘Sufficient Disposable Cash’ allow you to be prepared for the ‘expected and unexpected’ expenses during the initial months to ‘settle’ in the Czech Republic.
Please note that THREE most recent ‘monthly’ bank account statements are required at the time of applying for the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ as documented the ‘Proof of Sufficient Disposable Fund’. Hence, immediately after the ‘formal registration’, you will have to deposit the ‘required amount’ into your ‘bank account’.
So, that you can obtain the three monthly ‘bank account statements’ and ‘bank certificate’ as needed.
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How can I raise the ‘money’ required for immigrating to the Czech Republic?
Personal Cash, Fixed Deposits, Loan from Banks or Financial Institutions, Mortgage against Assets and Borrowing money from others are some of the options,
from which you can raise the ‘money’ required for immigrating to the Czech Republic.
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What are the ‘major costs’ involved in obtaining the ‘Czech Residence Permit’?
The ‘major costs’ involved in obtaining the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ are Visa2West Service Fee, Apostillisation of Documents, Visa Fee, Medical Insurance and the Air Fare to the Czech Republic.
Also, please be aware that there are other costs involved in ‘document preparation’ as per the ‘checklist of documents’.
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What about ‘Cost of Living’ in Prague and other cities in the Czech Republic?
The following is general ‘cost of living’ in Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic. Please note that the ‘cost of living’ significantly vary depending on the ‘location’ and personal ‘spending habits’. The ‘cost of living’ in Prague is typically 3
times ‘higher’ than any ‘other city’ in the Czech Republic. The following ‘costs’ are given in ‘Euros’ (€) for understanding purpose only.
ACCOMMODATION (Per Month)
Studio Flat (in Prague City Centre): € 400.00
Studio Flat (outside Prague City Centre): € 300.00
One Bedroom Flat (in Prague City Centre): € 500.00
One Bedroom Flat (outside Prague City Centre): € 400.00
Two Bedrooms Flat (in Prague City Centre): € 600.00
Two Bedrooms Flat (outside Prague City Centre): € 500.00
UTILITIES (Per Month)
Gas: € 50.00, Electricity: € 50.00, Water: € 25.00, Waste Disposal: € 15.00
Telephone: € 20.00, Mobile Phone: € 25.00, Broadband Internet: € 20.00
Digital Cable TV: € 25.00, Monthly Travel Pass: € 20.50
GROCERY & FOOD
Whole Milk (1 Litre): € 0.50, Onion (1 Kg): € 0.45, Tomato (1Kg): € 0.45
Potato (1 Kg): € 0.45, Loaf of White Bread: € 0.45, Long Grain Rice (1 Kg): € 0.70
Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) (1 Kg): € 0.70, Plain Flour (Maida) (1 Kg): € 0.50
Red Lentils (Masoor Dal) (1 Kg): € 1.40, Chick Peas (Kabuli Channa): € 1.40
Sunflower Cooking Oil (1 Litre): € 0.80, Large Eggs (6): € 0.50,
Whole Chicken: € 2.20, Mineral Water (1 Litre): € 0.40
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Should I have to send my ‘Original Documents’ for the ‘Registration’?
We DO NOT require original documents such as Passport, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate and Education Certificate for registration. However, we do require original documents and notarised copies of original documents as mentioned in the ‘Checklist of Documents’. Note that you must carefully prepare and provide ‘all the documents’ as specified and as required. It will considerably help to avoid delay
and unexpected stress in obtaining the ‘Czech Residence Permit’. If you have questions or doubt, contact us without hesitation. We will provide correct guidance.
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Why is it important to prepare the documents as per ‘Sample Formats’?
It is important that you prepare the required documents as per the sample format as specified by Visa2West. When you prepare the documents as per the sample formats, it will greatly strengthen your Czech Residence Permit
application and improve your chances of getting the Residence Permit. Also, it is in your best interest to prepare and provide the best possible documentation.
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Where and How will I obtain the ‘Police Certificate(s)’?
If you live in India, you can obtain the ‘Police Clearance Certificate’ from the nearest Commissioner of Police office. If you do not live in India, you have to provide an ‘Authorisation Letter’ for your family member in India to obtain the ‘Police Clearance Certificate’ on your behalf. If you live in a foreign country, you should contact the regional police authority to obtain the ‘Police Certificate’. Please note that ‘Original Police Certificate’ is required. Police Clearance Certificate(s) issued in India must be ‘Attested’ by the General Administration Department (GAD) of the State Government and then ‘Apostilled’ by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi. Police Clearance Certificate(s)
issued in a foreign country should have to be ‘Apostilled’ or ‘Super-Legalised’. We will explain you the procedure as required after registration.
IMPORTANT: Usually, the validity of a Police Certificate is only 3 months from the date of issue. Police Certificate(s) must be still ‘valid’ at the time of applying for the Residence Permit. So, do not obtain the Police Certificate(s) before the registration. It is important that you apply for the Police Certificate(s), only after Birth Certificate(s), Marriage Certificate and Education Certificate(s) were formally attested by the ‘Home Department of the State Government’. This precaution will make sure to
have ‘longer validity period’ of the Police Certificate(s) after the other documents were ‘apostilled’ or ‘super-legalised’ by the relevant government ministry.
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Will I get ‘Terms and Conditions’ agreement prior to the formal ‘Registration’?
Yes. Once we receive your registration documents, we will review the documents and let you know the possibility of getting the Czech Residence Permit. If you are eligible and interested to proceed further, we will email you detailed ‘Terms and Conditions’ agreement,
service fee invoice and wire transfer details to pay the ’first instalment’ of our service fee to initiate the ‘registration’ process.
Once you receive the ‘Terms and Conditions’ agreement, you should thoroughly read it. Then, write, type or print the terms and conditions agreement in Non-Judicial Rs.20 Stamp Papers. You should ‘sign’ and make ‘left thumb impression’ on the terms and conditions agreement. Your ‘signature’ and left thumb impression must be witnessed,
countersigned and notarised by an authorised ‘Public Notary’. After that, the ‘signed agreement’ must be posted or couriered to our mailing address.
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What are the job sectors that I will be able to find a job in the Czech Republic?
Accounting, Automotive Industry, Banking, BPO Call Centres, Financial Services, Cafes, Chemical Industry, Child Care Service, Clinical Service, Computer Hardware Industry, Construction Industry, Customer Service, Electronics Industry, Engineering,
Hospitals, Hotels, Industrial Catering, Insurance Services, IT Software Development, IT Software Services, IT Data Maintenance, Logistics, Nursing, Outdoor Catering, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacy, Plastic Industry, Precision Tool Industry, Pubs, Restaurants, Resorts, Retail Industry, Spa, Food Takeaways, Travel Agents and more.
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Will I definitely be able to find a ‘suitable job’ in the Czech Republic?
With well-documented education and work experience qualifications, finding a job in the Czech Republic is relatively high.
The unemployment rate in the Czech Republic is low when compared to other EU countries. Due to free movement of EU nationals within the EU member countries,
some EU member countries are facing shortage of highly skilled and skilled professionals. The Czech Republic is one of the ‘affected’ countries.
The Czech Immigration Ministry is keen to attract the Non-EU immigrants, who wish to live, work, and contribute their job skills to the Czech economy.
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How will Visa2West help me to get a suitable job in the Czech Republic?
Prior to arriving in the Czech Republic, we will help you to prepare CV in Czech CV format, documents required in a job interview and provide contact details of local job placement agencies in Prague.
Therefore, you will be very well ‘prepared’ to apply for jobs without delay after arriving in the Czech Republic.
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How many years of ‘work experience’ is required to get a job in Czech Republic?
Minimum 3 years of work experience is necessary to find a job in the Czech Republic.
Besides that, if you qualify to apply for the ‘Job+Permanent Residency Scheme’, your work experience will help you significantly to score the required points.
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What is the likely salary range that I will be able get in the Czech Republic?
The salary package will entirely depend up on your professional work experience and education. Also, it may vary from one employer to the other, their location, business volume and clientele. In general, average gross salary for highly skilled professional is CZK 65,000 to 85,0000 per month and for skilled professional is CZK 25,000 to 45,0000 per month,
two days weekly off, 28 days of paid annual holidays and other benefits as regulated by Ministry of Labour & Social Welfare in the Czech Republic.
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I am working as Customer Services Manager in my country. Will I be able to get the same job position in the Czech Republic?
This is one of the ‘frequently asked questions’. The Czech employers usually expect both the Czech and Non-Czech applicants to accept the job with two to three months probation period or training to assess ‘on-the-job’ performance. You could get better position than customer services manager if you prove yourself with your capabilities to handle the business
efficiently and professionally. Generally, employees who work and perform well will usually get good salary and promotion in the Czech Republic.
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Why is it important to obtain the ‘reference letter’ as per the ‘sample format’?
Sample format of the reference letter will be ‘e-mailed’ after the formal registration. It is important that you prepare the reference letter as per the sample format. When you prepare the reference letter as per the sample format of Visa2West, it will strengthen your candidature to obtain a job in the Czech Republic. The reference letter as per the sample format will clearly detail your work experience and job skills. It will help any potential employer in the Czech Republic to identify your job skills and performance potential. It will improve your ‘chances’ of getting a suitable job position in the Czech Republic.
Also, it is in your ‘best interest’ to obtain the reference letter as required for the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ process as well.
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I will be getting married in the next 12 months. If I obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ now, will my spouse be able to obtain the ‘Dependant Visa’ later?
Yes. It is possible. With a registered ‘Czech s.r.o’ and the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ documents, your spouse can apply and obtain the ‘Dependant Visa’ later. However,
please be aware that you will have to provide the dependant visa documents and the approval process by the Czech Immigration Police could take about 3 to 4 months.
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I am married, is it possible to immigrate to the Czech Republic with my family?
Yes. It is possible. With a registered ‘Czech s.r.o’ and the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ documents, you and your dependants can apply and obtain the ‘Residence Permit’
on the basis that you hold a legally registered ‘Czech s.r.o’ in the Czech Republic and would like to move to the Czech Republic to live and work with your family.
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We are a family of four. I would like to obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’
and immigrate to the Czech Republic first. After few months, I would like my family to come to the Czech Republic to join me. Is it possible?
Yes. It is possible. With a registered ‘Czech s.r.o’ and the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ documents, you and your dependants can apply and obtain ‘Czech Residence Permit’. After receiving the ‘Czech Residence Permit’, you can come to the Czech Republic first.
Then, two or three months later, you can ask your dependants to join you in the Czech Republic. Note that all your dependants must hold a valid ‘Residence Permit’.
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I am not planning of immigrating to the Czech Republic with my family.
But, is it necessary to include ‘my spouse and dependant children’ in the ‘Immigration Process’ and obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ for them too?
Yes. If you are married and have dependant children, even if you are NOT planning to immigrate to the Czech Republic with your ‘spouse and children’ now or if you are planning of immigrating to the Czech Republic first and then call your ‘spouse and children’ to join with you at a later date, we recommend that your spouse and children to be included in the ‘immigration process’ and obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’. Because, if your spouse and children are not included in the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ application now, obtaining the ‘Dependant Visa’ for your ‘spouse and children’ at a later date will be complex, will cost more money and could take more than 6 months.
Also, there is a risk that the ‘Dependant Visa’ application can possibly be refused on various grounds and perhaps changes in the visa regulations.
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Should I have to speak ‘English’ or ‘Czech’ to immigrate to the Czech Republic?
No. It is not mandatory requirement for you to be fluent in either ‘English’ or ‘Czech’ language for immigrating to the Czech Republic.
However, fluency in English will be helpful as majority of the Czechs in metro cities speak ‘English’ as second language. Also, we recommend
you to learn the basics of ‘Czech’ language prior to coming to the Czech Republic, as it will be very helpful in your daily life in the Czech Republic.
We will provide materials to start the process of learning basics of the Czech language such as alphabets, basic grammar and conversational Czech.
With regular practice, in 12 months, you should be able to understand and communicate in Czech language.
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Is IELTS or TOEFL required to obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’?
No. IELTS or TOEFL is not strictly required for obtaining ‘Czech Residence Permit’. However, it will help to strengthen the Residence Permit application. Also, it will be of help to find a ’suitable job’ in the Czech Republic. Besides that, if you qualify to apply for Job+Permanent Residency Scheme,
IELTS or TOEFL certification will help you to score additional points. So, it is worth to take IELTS or TOEFL test.
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What is Czech s.r.o? Why should I require it to obtain the ‘Residence Permit’?
A ‘limited liability company’ in the Czech Republic is known as a ‘s.r.o’ (Společnosts Ručením Omezením). You should not be concerned about the necessity of registering a ‘s.r.o’ company in order to obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’. Registering a s.r.o company is the only easiest and cost effective choice for a Non-EU national to qualify for obtaining the Residence Permit. After registering the s.r.o company and receiving residence permit, the company can be in Sleeping Mode for up to three years. During that time, you don’t have to show any profit or pay taxes. Only after 3 years, you must provide documentation of business activity, profit earned or loss made and pay tax for profit earned.
We will guide you appropriately on how to show that your registered s.r.o is legally active in order for you to renew the ‘Residence Permit’.
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How long does it take to form a new ‘Czech s.r.o’ in the Czech Republic?
With all required documents available, forming a new Czech s.r.o usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks depending on work speed of various government offices and commercial court of the Czech Republic. We do not buy readymade company due reasons such as hidden debts, criminal history and false address.
We form a brand new Czech s.r.o, as it is relatively safe and will increase your chance of obtaining the Residence Permit.
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Is it possible to dissolve the Czech s.r.o and cancel the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ if I can get the ‘Work Permit’ while I am in the Czech Republic?
Yes. Legally it’s possible. However, there are numerous 'advantages’ of holding the ‘Czech s.r.o’ and ‘Czech Residence Permit’ even if you obtain a ‘Czech Work Permit’ or until obtaining the ‘Czech Permanent Residence Permit’. The ‘Czech s.r.o’ entitles you to obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’. The ‘Czech Residence Permit’ entitles you to legally ‘live, work, study and do business’ in the Czech Republic. But, a Czech ‘Work Permit’ does not entitle you to the ‘same’ legal rights as a Czech ‘Residence Permit’. The Czech Work Permit holder must only work for the Czech employer who has sponsored the ‘Czech Work Permit. Also, the Czech Work Permit will be issued for 12 months only and must be renewed every year. If the ‘Czech Work Permit’ is cancelled or if the ‘Czech Work Permit’ holder made redundant, the ‘Work Permit’ holder must find a ‘new job’ and obtain a new ‘Czech Work Permit’ within 28 days to remain ‘legally’ in the Czech Republic. Otherwise, the ‘Work Permit’ holder must leave the Czech Republic to avoid possible ‘deportation’ and ‘visa ban’ by the Czech immigration police.
Also, the ‘dependant’ of a ‘Work Permit’ holder is not allowed to work in the Czech Republic without a separate ‘Work Permit’.
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Should I have to pay the ‘Authorised Capital’ required to form the Czech s.r.o?
No. You don't have to pay the ‘authorised capital’ required to form the Czech s.r.o if you choose ‘Visa2West’ for obtaining the ‘Czech Residence Permit’.
The Czech Residence Permit will be applied for on the legal basis of a registered s.r.o in the Czech Republic. To form a s.r.o in the Czech Republic, a minimum ‘authorised capital’ of €8,500 Euros is required. Do not panic!
We will deposit ‘€10,000 Euros’ as the authorised capital
till we obtain the required residence permit document. Then, we will withdraw the deposited €10,000 Euros, as there is ‘no legal obligation’ to keep the authorised
capital in the business account longer than that. Even to do the above,
the so-called ‘immigration companies’ in the Czech Republic charge €1,000 to 1,500 Euros on top of their over priced service fee. We do it ‘Free of Cost’.
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What is ‘Apostille’? and What is ‘Apostillisation’ of original documents?
In 1961, a number of countries joined together to create a legalising system to certify the authenticity of ‘original public documents’. Those countries are called as ‘Hague Convention’ member countries. They have agreed to ‘issue and accept’ a certification called - ‘Apostille’. The purpose of ‘Apostille’ is to certify the authenticity, verify the signatures and affix the ‘Apostille’ stamp or seal to the original document. Once an ‘Apostille’
was affixed, the original document is accepted by the ‘Hague Convention’ member countries without any further verification for whatsoever purpose.
Please note that the Birth Certificate(s), Marriage Certificate, Education Certificate(s), and Police Clearance Certificate(s)
issued in India must be ‘Apostilled’ by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi for obtaining the ‘Czech Residence Permit’.
After formal ‘Registration’, we will provide ‘contact details’ of private firms in India, who provide legal services such as to obtain the certificates,
attestation, notarisation and ‘apostillisation’ of documents at the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
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Why should I choose the ‘Czech Republic’ to buy property in the Europe?
The Czech Republic has become a ‘member country’ in the enlarged European Union in 2004. Since then, the private as well as commercial property market in the Czech Republic offers brilliant investment opportunities for the international property buyers and investors. Also, modest inflation, low interest, political stability
and economic growth are creating a favourable investment climate and attracting property investors and first time homebuyers from all over the world.
The private and commercial properties in the Czech Republic such as the Apartments, Homes, Houses, Bungalows, Villas, Studios, Country Houses, Retirement Houses, Commercial Offices, Shopping Malls, Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Agricultural Land and Industrial Plots are for sale at a much ‘lower price’
than anywhere in the Europe and offer exceptional return for the investment in the next five to ten years time.
Investors can buy residential or commercial properties to renovate and sell or rent out for continuous ‘monthly income’ to sell the property at a later date. Also, buying and selling of hotels, resorts, spas and golf courses is possible with an ‘expert’s guidance’.
Even buying a home to live, retire or for holidays is a reliable investment opportunity when compared to doing the same in any other European country.
Especially, the housing market will offer sound investment opportunities because of a high per capita spending in comparison with any other country in the
Eastern Europe. Importantly, Czech real estate market is ‘affordable’ and factors such as the property tax, construction costs and maintenance costs are all
lower than elsewhere in Europe. These factors will help to you to get excellent rate of return on investment (ROI).
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Who should buy an apartment, home, house or property in the Czech Republic?
Literally, anybody. However, the investment companies, property investors, property buyers, construction firms,
retired people, holiday home buyers and first time buyers are the group of people, who are likely to buy and benefit from the property market in the Czech Republic.
A private or commercial property in any Czech town would bring 25%-30% on return on investment, as construction and maintenance cost is very low in the
Czech Republic than in a similar size city or town in any other EU country.
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I’m a Non-EU citizen. Can I buy ‘residential property’ in the Czech Republic?
Yes, you can. The option is to set up a limited liability company, known in the Czech Republic as a "společnosts ručením omezením" (s.r.o.) is the only way for a Non-EU
citizen to buy a property in the Czech Republic. The Czech s.r.o is often referred as an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) to obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’.
If you’re a Non-EU citizen, it’s possible to obtain the ‘Czech Residence Permit’ on the basis that you hold a legally registered Czech s.r.o in the Czech Republic and would like to move to the Czech Republic to buy a property.
We will guide you through the immigration process with attention to detail according to your documents.
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I am a Non-EU citizen. Can I buy property in ‘my name’ in the Czech Republic?
Yes. Non-EU nationals with a valid ‘Czech Residence Permit or Permanent Residence Permit’ can buy a residential or commercial property in their own name with all equal legal rights as any Czech citizen. But, you can buy a property after setting up Limited Liability Company and obtaining ‘Czech Residence permit’.
We will be able to guide you appropriately as required. Please contact us to discuss further.
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