The Czech Republic offers a two-year, renewable residence permit for investment to third-country entrepreneurs who plan a “significant investment” and to executives of companies pursuing similar investment plans.
Applicants must invest at least CZK 75 million (~US$3.6 million) and create at least 20 new jobs for EU citizens for a minimum of two years each.
Investors may substitute up to 60% of the required funds with other tangible or intangible assets, including technologies and information know-how.
To qualify for the Czech Republic Investor Visa, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Permanent residence is generally available after 5 years of continuous legal temporary residence (or after 2 years if, for at least one of those years, the applicant has been a close family member of a Czech citizen or an EU citizen with permanent residency).
After an additional five years of holding and maintaining continuous lawful residence as a permanent resident, applicants can qualify for citizenship if they meet the following criteria:
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Applications for this program may be directed to: Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (in person at Ministry offices).
Legislation upon which this program is based: Government Regulation No. 223/2017.
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