Hi Everyone!
My name is Anne, I'm an American currently living in Thailand, and I am looking to move to the Czech Republic in April to become an au pair for a wonderful family with two little girls. I am however running into some issue figuring out what kind of visa I should get, and was wondering if there was anyone out there who would be able to give me a simple run down of the easiest way to do it all.
I am looking to stay in the Czech Republic for a year, but Ideally, I'd like to be able to take a few short week long holidays to different places in Europe, both in the Schengen area and outside it during the year, but I have no concrete plans.
From the research I have done, I do not think I can obtain a work permit, since I am arranging my work directly with the family, not an agency, however, if I can, I would be eager to do that, as I think it might simplify my life while living in the CR. An education visa is also not an option for me, as I do not have the funds, nor necessarily the desire to take a language course or enroll in university while I am there.
I also think that I need a type D visa, but again, that is a bit hard for me to determine. All of the official sites use so much political and technical jargon it's almost impossible for me to decipher all of the requirements and regulations. If someone could confirm or deny that assumption of mine/ point me in the right direction if I'm wrong, that would be great!
I do know however, that as an American citizen, I obtain a 90 day visa upon arrival. That being said, would I then be able to apply for a long term visa in one of the CR's neighboring countries? There is a Czech Embassy in Bangkok, but it is not possible for me to travel there until only a short time from my departure, and depending on the length of time it takes to obtain a visa (I am also unclear on those times, please help!), I am not sure that I'd have enough time.
Any help or advice you guys could give me on the subject would be extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
Visa Help!
Hi Anne,
I think one of the possibilities would be to apply for a visa with the business purpose - so you would work as a freelancer!The thing is IŽm not sure if you able to apply in Thailand. The trade license is the best option - and the fastes. If you want to know more - you can contact my friend - visa specialist and she can tell you more .... I think she can manage the trade license for you here in Prague (with power of attorney) and as soon as you will be here - you can apply for the visa in person - not sure but the visa should be ready in 3 months 
The name of my friend is Veronika - email: [email protected] ... let me know how it went!
I am a designer by profession living in Dubai and very much willing to relocate to Czech Republic...... Looking forward for people who can provide services either in getting jobs, Freelancer visas.... self employee.. though I never do business but still..... Looking forward...
Hi Annecsnell,
for short term visa
http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/information_fo … the_2.html
over 90 days
http://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/green-cards.aspx
keep i mind....There is no legal entitlement to obtain a visa.
Remember also you must prove of funds and insurance
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