Glossary
zaměstnanecká karta
Pronounced za-mnest-na-nets-kaa kar-ta
In one line
The employee card — a combined residence and work permit for one specific job.
Where you meet it
It is the usual route for third-country nationals coming to Czechia to work.
The fuller explanation
The card is tied to a specific employer, position and workplace. Changing job, employer or role normally means notifying or applying to the Ministry of the Interior first — starting the new work before that is approved can put your residence at risk.
Related
Official information
- Ministry of the Interior of the Czech RepublicOfficial source
Last checked: 4 September 2026
Explanations are written for orientation, not as legal advice. Last checked 4 September 2026.