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Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania Visa Process

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Visa process guide for Czech Republic (Employee Card), Slovakia (Work Permit + Resident Card), Hungary (Seasonal Permits), and Romania (Work Permit).

Central European Visa Processes

Czech Republic

Packages: Employee Card (EUR 1,500), Seasonal Work Permits: 3-month (EUR 600), 6-month (EUR 750), 9-month (EUR 900)

Employee Card Process:

The Employee Card is a dual-purpose document serving as both work permit and residence permit.

Requirements:

Job offer registered in the Czech Labour Office job portal
Relevant qualifications for the position
Valid passport and clean criminal record
Proof of accommodation in Czech Republic

Process:

1Employer registers the job vacancy with the Czech Labour Office
2After 30 days (labour market test period), you apply at the Czech embassy
3Submit biometric data and documents
4Processing takes 4-8 weeks (can be longer during peak periods)
5Receive your Employee Card and travel to Czech Republic

Seasonal Work Permits:

Available for 3, 6, or 9 months
Faster processing than Employee Card
Suitable for agriculture, hospitality, construction
Employer arranges accommodation in most cases

Slovakia

Packages: Full Package - Work Permit + Suhlas + Appointment + Resident Card (EUR 2,300), Work Permit only (EUR 1,500), Registration Assistance (EUR 250)

Full Package Process:

The full package covers every step from work permit to resident card:

1Job matching with Slovak employers
2Employer applies for Suhlas (work permit confirmation from the Office of Labour)
3We secure your appointment at the Foreigners Police
4Work permit processing (4-8 weeks)
5Visa application at Slovak embassy
6Travel to Slovakia
7Residence card application at the Foreigners Police
8Residence card issued

Hungary

Packages: 6-Month Seasonal Work Permit (EUR 1,800), 9-Month Seasonal Work Permit (EUR 2,300)

Process:

1Employer applies for work permit at the employment office
2Approval takes 3-6 weeks
3You apply for a visa at the Hungarian embassy
4Travel to Hungary and register with local authorities
5Begin work with your employer

Romania

Packages: Work Permit (EUR 2,000), Registration Support (EUR 200)

Process:

1Employer obtains approval from the General Inspectorate for Immigration
2Work permit application processing (3-6 weeks)
3You apply for a long-stay visa at the Romanian embassy
4Travel to Romania and register for residence permit

Government Fees (Varies by Country):

Czech Employee Card: CZK 2,500 (approx EUR 100)
Slovakia Work Permit: EUR 165.50
Hungary Visa: EUR 60-80
Romania Work Permit: EUR 100

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