Živnostenský list (Trade License) + Long-Term Business Residence · British applicants

Czechia digital nomad visa for British applicants (2026)

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For British applicants, the Živnostenský list (Trade License) + Long-Term Business Residence works on the same terms as everyone else: a €1,000/month income bar (approximately — no official monthly income threshold is published for the živno route; applicants typically demonstrate stable income around €1,000+/month or the lump-sum funds below), up to 2 years, renewable. Post-Brexit, British applicants are third-country nationals here, so the full non-EU application process applies.

Key facts for British applicants

Minimum income: €1,000/month — approximately — no official monthly income threshold is published for the živno route; applicants typically demonstrate stable income around €1,000+/month or the lump-sum funds below
Maximum stay: Up to 2 years, renewable
Processing time: 60–90 days is typical from a complete consulate filing; the trade-license registration itself (often via a representative in Czechia) is the quick part.
Fees: CZK 5,000 (approximately €200) for the long-term residence application; trade license registration around CZK 1,000.
Family: Family reunification is available under standard Czech rules once you hold long-term residence.
Health insurance: Required — must be valid for the full stay

How to apply from the UK

1Confirm you clear the bar
Czechia requires approximately — no official monthly income threshold is published for the živno route; applicants typically demonstrate stable income around €1,000+/month or the lump-sum funds below, plus €5,000 in savings. Run your numbers through our income checker first — it is the fastest way to rule countries in or out.
2Apply from the UK
British applicants typically file at the Czechia consulate with jurisdiction over their place of residence. Apply at the Czech embassy or consulate in your country of residence. The trade license itself can be arranged via a representative in Czechia before you file.
3Prepare for the permit stage
After the consulate issues your visa, complete the local registration and residence-permit steps on arrival — timelines for this stage are in the full Czechia guide linked below.
4Sort tax before you fly
Tax residency usually follows 183+ days of presence, and your home country may still want a return. Read the tax notes below, then confirm your position with a qualified advisor.

Tax notes

Czech tax residents pay 15% income tax up to about CZK 1.58M/year and 23% above it, can claim 60% flat-rate expenses (within caps), and must pay mandatory social and health insurance contributions — budget for the contributions, which are significant.

Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Not technically: the živnostenský list is a trade license for freelancers, not a visa. But paired with a long-term residence permit for business purposes, it functions as the Czech Republic's de facto remote-work route — and one with decades of precedent behind it.

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Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying. Official source: Czech Ministry of the Interior — long-term residence.