Visa for a Stay Longer than 90 Days for Health Purposes

A visa for a stay longer than 90 days (a long-term visa) for health purposes is intended for third countries nationals who want to stay in the Czech Republic to receive a health treatment.

GENERAL INFO

APPLICATION

EXTENSION

Who can apply for a long-term visa for health purposes?

You can apply for a long-term visa for health purposes if you are going to stay in the Czech Republic to receive a health treatment. That includes e.g.:

  • rehabilitation therapies,
  • long-term therapies,
  • spa services,
  • surgery or other health-related reasons.

Health purposes do not include the practice of professions such as doctors, nurses or other health professionals. In such cases, you can apply for an employee card.


How long is this visa valid for?                     

For a maximum of 1 year.


What does this visa look like?


What obligations and restrictions does this residence permit mean?

You must fulfil the purpose of your stay for the whole duration of your residence permit. You must also follow the obligations for foreigners stipulated by law.


What does this residence permit enable you to do?

If you hold a valid residence permit, you can leave and re-enter the Czech Republic repeatedly. You can also travel within the Schengen Area without a visa.