Czechia
Residence procedure: Registration at the Foreign Police / Ministry of Interior
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Czechia with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Czechia - Step 3
Register your residence — Registration at the Foreign Police / Ministry of Interior
Deadline: Within 30 days of arrival. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your DIČ (Daňové identifikační číslo)
You need a DIČ (Daňové identifikační číslo) to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Czechia.
Apply for DIČ (Daňové identifikační číslo) - Step 5
Register with VZP – Všeobecná zdravotní pojišťovna (or other public insurer)
Once resident and working, register with VZP – Všeobecná zdravotní pojišťovna (or other public insurer). In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
VZP – Všeobecná zdravotní pojišťovna (or other public insurer) portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Czechia employers pay salary into a local CZK account. Bring your ID, proof of address and DIČ (Daňové identifikační číslo).
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Czechia after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Czechia
Information verified for 2026 from official Czechia government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.