Czech special work visa 2026: applications are open only until December 31
The Czech special work visa can be applied for only until December 31, 2026. The permit is designed for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia and Ukraine who come to the Czech Republic for temporary work in selected sectors.
The visa is valid for a maximum of one year and cannot be extended. Both the applicant and the employer must participate in the government-approved programme managed by the Czech Ministry of Agriculture.
The scheme is limited to specific activities, including agriculture, forestry and selected food and beverage manufacturing jobs.
Czech special work visa 2026: who can apply
According to the official Information Portal for Foreigners, the visa is available to eligible citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia and Ukraine.
The planned job must fall within crop or animal production, forestry and logging, food manufacturing or beverage manufacturing. The employer cannot be a labour agency.
Where applications are submitted
Applications must be submitted in person at one of the designated Czech diplomatic missions. The official list includes the Consulate General in Lviv and diplomatic missions in Sarajevo, Tbilisi, Chisinau and Skopje.
Appointments are assigned under the programme rules, so applicants should not assume that the visa can be filed at any Czech embassy.
The deadline is December 31, 2026
The official portal states that applications for this special work visa can be submitted only until December 31, 2026.
Because the permit cannot be extended and is valid for no more than one year, it should be treated as a temporary work route rather than a path that automatically converts into long-term residence.
Health insurance and restrictions
Before the visa is placed in the passport, the applicant must provide proof of travel medical insurance covering the period from entry into the Czech Republic until the employment starts and public health insurance coverage begins.
Time spent in the Czech Republic on this special work visa does not count toward the five-year continuous residence period required for permanent residence, and the holder cannot apply for another residence permit while staying on this visa.
