Who Needs to Provide Proof of Income?
If you are renewing your Czech visa, you must show proof of sufficient income to cover your normative housing costs. This applies to:
Zivno visa extension (self-employed visa)
Family reunification visa
Updated Normative Housing Costs for Visa Renewal
As of January 1st, 2023, the normative housing costs set by Government Regulation No. 580/2020 Coll. are:
CZK 18,129 – for one or two people in a family
CZK 20,812 – for three people in a family
CZK 24,995 – for four or more people in a family
If you own your apartment, you can submit all relevant housing-related documents and invoices as proof of your actual housing expenses. The Immigration Office will take your real expenses into account instead of applying the standard normative costs.
Why You Should Avoid the Flat Tax Method for Visa Renewal
If you need to renew your visa, we do not recommend using the flat tax method, which has been available since January 1st, 2021. Since this method does not require you to file an income tax return, you won’t have the necessary income documents for your visa renewal.
Full information on income proof for Czech visa renewal can be found here.
