The Czech Republic is the latest country to launch a digital nomad visa

This blog originally appeared at Time Out.

Remote workers can register to live here for up to a year, but there’s a catch

The Czech Republic has joined the ranks of countries offering a digital nomad visa, allowing remote workers to live and work in the country for up to a year. However, there are specific criteria for eligibility.

This visa is primarily aimed at addressing the country’s shortage of highly skilled IT professionals. To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be employed by a foreign company with a minimum of 50 employees OR work as a freelancer with a Czech business license.
2. Have a degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) subject or possess three years of work experience in the IT field.
3. Earn a minimum monthly income of at least 1.5 times the Czech gross average salary, which is CZK 60,530 (£2,150, €2,507, $2,700) per month.
4. Pay a fee of CZK 2,500 (£85, €104, $112) for the visa, which is valid for one year initially.

If you live in the Czech Republic for at least 183 days within one year, you may become a tax resident, potentially subject to tax contributions based on your home country’s double taxation laws. Additionally, if you wish to stay longer, you will need to apply for a residence permit. Family members can submit an application form alongside the main applicant but are not granted the right to work.

While the Czech Republic’s digital nomad visa has specific requirements tailored to IT professionals, Spain and Portugal are European destinations that offer more general digital nomad visa options without industry-specific restrictions.

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