Czechia Employee Card Job Change Rules

Key Point 

• Czechia outlines procedures for changing employment under the Employee Card for third-country nationals 

Czechia Employee Card 

Czechia has published detailed guidance for third-country nationals holding an Employee Card who intend to change employers or job positions. The process depends on how long the foreign national has held the Employee Card: 

• Employees must obtain prior approval from the Ministry of the Interior before changing their employer or job position within the first six months. The new employer must list the job in the central vacancy database and ensure it meets the conditions for issuing an Employee Card.
• After six months, the foreign national must notify the Ministry of the Interior at least 30 days before they start the new job. They no longer need prior approval, but the new position must still meet the criteria for an Employee Card.

In both cases, the notification must include: 

• A completed form for change of employment 
• A new employment contract or agreement 
• Proof of professional qualifications (if required) 
• Confirmation that the new job is listed in the central vacancy database 

Employees who do not follow these procedures risk losing their Employee Card. The Czech authorities require the submission of all documents in Czech or with certified translations.

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