IT Employment in the Czech Republic

After the Czech Republic's accession to the European Union, its economic level has increased, industry is steadily developing and people's incomes are rising. The country attracts Ukrainians not only with interesting tourist attractions, but also with employment opportunities.

Nowadays the majority of Ukrainian citizens work in the Czech Republic illegally. However, in recent years the government of the Czech Republic has increased employment quotas for our compatriots, in 2019 it is planned to employ 40 thousand jobs for Ukrainians (previously it was 20 thousand).

The Czech Republic has also increased employment quotas for Ukrainians.

Pros and cons of IT employment in the Czech Republic for Ukrainians

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Benefits of working in the Republic:

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• developed infrastructure, comfortable living conditions
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• Czech is a Slavonic language with many Russian-speaking citizens
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• a wide range of jobs in programming
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• quality medical care
. the opportunity to learn about Czech culture, visit museums, and see many historical and architectural monuments.

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Backside of life in the Czech Republic:

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. Bureaucracy and queues at government agencies, disdainful attitude towards people on the part of employees of social services, police, medical institutions.
• negative attitude of local residents to Ukrainians
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• to earn good money, knowledge of the Czech language is necessary. Compared to other Europeans Czechs have poorer command of English
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• high taxes
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What IT professions are in demand in the country

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In 2019, Ukrainians aged 20 to 55 will be eagerly hired in the following industries:

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• Java Developer
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• PHP Developer
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• Angular Developer
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• Front End Developer
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• Node JS Developer
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• Android Developer
• Python Developer
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• C++ Developer
• .NET Developer
• Full Stack Developer
• iOS Developer
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• Data Science
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• JavaScript Developer
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Skilled IT staff are needed for medical, software and WEB jobs. No Czech language skills required for the job, which does not require any particular qualifications.

What's required.

What you need for official employment in the Czech Republic

Priority in obtaining a job in the Czech Republic is given to locals, Swiss, and residents of EU and EEA states. Nationals of «Third world countries» which include Ukrainians, are employed if there are no candidates for the vacancy from these countries.

The prerequisite for legal work in the Czech Republic for Ukrainian residents – availability of working (employment) card, which was introduced in 2014.

Application for the card is submitted at the Czech Consulate in Ukraine. It is possible to obtain the card within three days upon arrival in the country on a long-term visa (D) at the department of migration policy of the state Ministry of the Interior.

Conditions for the issuance of the card:

• The possession of a work visa;
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• presence of evidence that the vacancy is reserved to the applicant;
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• present a medical certificate;
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• certificate of absence of criminal record.
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All documents must be in Czech language. Application processing time –60–90 days. In addition, a minimum salary is stipulated, employment – not less than 15 hours per week.

If you need advice on obtaining a workcard or need a long-term visa, contact Global Staff recruitment agency.

What do I need to apply for a work visa

The Ukrainian citizen of the Czech Republic must obtain a visa for a stay in the country that exceeds 90 days in order to legally enter the country. In order to do this he/she shall submit the following documents to the consular department of the Embassy in Kiev or Lviv

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• filled questionnaire of prescribed form;
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• copy of passport;
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• document of birth, marriage certificate (if any)
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• two photos 35x40mm;
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• statement from the bank about the availability of sufficient amount of money for living in the Czech Republic, proof of absence of debts
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• certificate of criminal record;
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• medical insurance policy;
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• document confirming the basis for the visa (employment contract, work permit);
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• guarantee of accommodation in the Czech Republic.

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Visa Fee – €95.

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IT Employment with Global Staff

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When you apply to our company you get:

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• detailed advice on topics that interest you
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• assistance in selecting the vacancy, assistance in concluding the contract;
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• assistance in obtaining a visa and preparing documents
. assist with travel arrangements
• support throughout your time working overseas.
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In order to find out more about employment in the Czech Republic, please contact us by phone or ask for a call-back.