Recently in the Czech Republic there has been an increase in wages, roads and schools are being actively built, and the standard of living is increasing accordingly. At the same time, prices for essential goods remain very attractive, especially in comparison with neighboring countries - therefore, it is not surprising that, when choosing between European countries, Russians make their choice in favor of this country.
In 2018, the minimum wage in the Czech Republic was 12,200 kroons (475 euros), and the average was 30,265 kroons (1,180 euros), which at the local price level makes life quite comfortable. In addition, there is an almost negative unemployment rate in the country, and many foreign companies are moving their offices to the Czech Republic. Therefore, in recent years, finding a well-paid job in the country has become quite easy in many industries.
An important factor for making a decision in favor of the Czech Republic is the absence of refugees, who in neighboring European countries cause not the most joyful emotions among locals and tourists. An unconditional advantage for Russians moving to the Czech Republic is the local language, which is not difficult to learn, since it is included in the group of Slavic languages. In addition, many Czechs speak excellent Russian - the older generation actively studied Russian at school. And if you walk around Karlovy Vary, then here you can create the illusion of a completely Russian city, since almost all employees who work with people in the city speak Russian at a good level.
The Czech Republic has earned a good reputation for its level of medicine, when in most cases all costs are covered by insurance. Czech educational institutions are very popular all over the world, where foreigners can receive quality education at all levels. In addition, Czech universities are among the oldest in Europe. And to live, study and work fruitfully in the Czech Republic is also helped by the fact that there are no polluting industries in the country - all economic activities are strictly controlled. As a result, the water can be drunk from the tap, the air is clean, you can swim in all lakes, pick mushrooms in the forests, and even meet a hare or a roe deer on the outskirts of even large cities.
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Residence
To obtain a permit for a long-term stay in the country (over 180 days a year), a foreigner must submit an application to the Czech consulate in the country of primary residence or in a country where the foreigner already has a residence permit. The grounds on which a foreigner can apply for a long-term residence permit in the Czech Republic are established by law: work on the territory of the Czech Republic; study at a Czech university or Czech language courses at an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education; entrepreneurial activity on the territory of the Czech Republic (participation in a Czech legal entity); family reunification (for dependent children under 15, spouses); scientific activity (at the invitation of the Research Institute of the Czech Republic). There is also a special permit for long-term residence in the Czech Republic for EU citizens and their family members. There is still no basis for obtaining a residence permit in the Czech Republic due to the purchase of real estate in the country.
The term for making a decision on issuing a long-term residence permit is up to 120 days from the date of submission of documents. If the applicant applies for a long-term visa for study, then this period is up to 120 days. If a foreigner extends a residence permit in the Czech Republic, then this must be done at least 14 days before the expiration of the residence permit. If the visa is not renewed on time, then it will be canceled and it will have to be issued first, and you will need to leave the Czech Republic.
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It is also important to know that when the visa is extended for the first time, the police accept documents if the purpose of stay in the country has not changed. That is, it must match the one indicated during the initial registration of the residence permit in the Czech Republic. For example, if the applicant received a visa for study, but wanted to extend it already as an entrepreneur, then you will have to submit documents not to the police, but to the Czech consulate outside its territory, that is, in another country. But if the first extension of the visa occurred on the same basis as when it was issued, then it becomes possible to change its basis, while remaining on the territory of the Czech Republic.
In addition to the opportunity to stay in the Czech Republic, the residence permit provides the right to travel abroad, which does not depend on the existing visa regime; the right to social and health insurance; the opportunity to get free education (state); registration of children in school or kindergarten; obtaining foreign visas at the Czech embassies of these countries; the opportunity to avoid double taxation to appoint yourself as a director of your own company, as well as to conduct business on its behalf, in particular, buying real estate and movable property.
Obtaining permanent residence and citizenship
To live in the Czech Republic permanently, you must apply for a permit for permanent residence. Any foreigner who is a close relative of a citizen of the Czech Republic or another EU country, as well as a foreigner who has permanently resided in the Czech Republic for five years, but was absent from the Czech Republic for no more than 310 days, can take advantage of this opportunity.
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In fact, the status of permanent residence in the Czech Republic corresponds to citizenship, with the exception of the right to be elected and elect to the authorities, in addition, a foreigner with permanent residence will not be able to obtain a Czech passport. However, permanent residence gives additional and very important rights: to receive social benefits and health insurance at the Czech rate. Five years after the issuance of a permit for permanent residence in the Czech Republic to a foreigner, he can apply for Czech citizenship.
Thank you for your help in preparing the material:
Maxim Kiseleva, expert at Logicom Immigration
Anna Koldova, expert at Europareal
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