Do Czech citizens need a visa to work in the UK after Brexit?

Yes. Since 1 January 2021, Czech citizens who want to move to the UK must apply for a visa through the standard immigration system. Those who lived in the UK before 31 December 2020 may have EU Settlement Scheme status.

Do Czech citizens need a TB test?

No. The Czech Republic is not on the Home Office TB testing list.

How do I get a Czech police certificate?

Apply for a Vypís z Rejst&rcaron;íku trestú (extract from the Criminal Register) from the Czech Ministry of Justice or through CzechPOINT offices. Processing is typically same-day at CzechPOINT. The cost is approximately 100 CZK.

How much does it cost for a Czech citizen to move to the UK?

A Skilled Worker visa costs £719 to £1,420 plus IHS of £1,035 per year. Budget approximately 60,000 to 150,000 CZK for the visa process before relocation expenses.

Moving to the UK from the Czech Republic: Guide 2026

The Czech Republic joined the EU in 2004, and Czech citizens could live and work freely in the UK until Brexit. Since 1 January 2021, new Czech arrivals need a visa. This guide covers the options for Czech nationals in 2026.

Brexit and Czech Citizens

Before Brexit, Czech citizens could live and work freely in the UK. Since 1 January 2021, new arrivals must apply for a visa. Czechs who were in the UK before 31 December 2020 could apply for the EU Settlement Scheme.

Visa Routes

Skilled Worker visa. The main work route. Requires a job offer from a licensed sponsor at the minimum salary of £38,700.
Health and Care Worker visa. Reduced fees for healthcare roles.
Family visa. See the spouse visa guide.
Student visa. Czech students now pay international fees. See the student visa guide.
Graduate route. 2 years after a UK degree. See the Graduate route guide.

Document Requirements

Valid Czech passport. National ID cards are no longer accepted for UK immigration.
No TB test required.
English language test. Required. Tests available in Prague and Brno.
Criminal record extract. From the Ministry of Justice or CzechPOINT, approximately 100 CZK, same-day processing.
Certified translation. Czech documents must be translated into English.

Costs in Czech Koruna

Skilled Worker visa fee: £719 to £1,420 (approximately 40,000 to 85,000 CZK)
IHS (per year): £1,035 (approximately 58,000 CZK)
English test: approximately 6,000 to 7,500 CZK
Criminal record extract: 100 CZK

See our UK visa fees guide.

The Czech Community in the UK

The Czech community in the UK is smaller than the Polish or Romanian communities but well established, with an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 Czech-born residents concentrated in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

After Arrival

Collect your BRP within 10 days
Apply for a National Insurance number
Register with a GP
Open a UK bank account

Path to Settlement

After 5 years on a qualifying visa, apply for ILR. After 12 months with ILR, apply for British citizenship. The Czech Republic has permitted dual citizenship since 2014.

Next Steps

For official information, visit the GOV.UK EU Settlement Scheme page and the GOV.UK Skilled Worker visa page.