Chapter 01
Programme scope
Popular routes for Indian ICT specialists, engineers and R&D staff hired by participating Czech employers under bilateral programmes.
Updated for 2026 policy
🇨🇿 Highly Qualified Employee Programme (HQEP)
Accelerated route for specialist degree-holders
The HQEP provides accelerated Employee Card processing for degree-holders in specialist roles hired by participating Czech employers. Processing is prioritised at both MOI and consulate stages.
4.9 ★ on Google & JustDial · 12,000+ families since 2016
Timeline
6-14 weeks accelerated.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,00,000+…
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
Eligibility scorecard
Do you qualify for HQEP?
Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.
- Recognised university degree
- Employment with participating Czech employer
- Specialist role definition met
Total timeline
6-14 weeks accelerated.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,00,000+. Government fees CZK 2,500 + card fees.
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
Ministry of Industry and Trade / Ministry of Interior · 2026 programme quotas
Is your occupation on the Czech Republic shortage list?
HQEP selection is driven by occupation demand. See the full Skilled Worker Programme & Highly Qualified Employee Programme occupations with official codes, indicative 2026 salaries and the visa route each job unlocks.
The process
How we file your HQEP
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
- 01
Step 1 of 4
Employer nomination
Employer registers case under HQEP.
- 02
Step 2 of 4
Priority consular filing
Fast-track appointment at Czech consulate.
- 03
Step 3 of 4
MOI priority review
Accelerated MOI decision.
- 04
Step 4 of 4
D visa + landing
Employee Card issuance.
Document checklist
Everything you'll need to file
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
17 documents · fully managed
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- Recent passport-sized photographs meeting country-specific dimensions
- Educational certificates and consolidated mark-sheets (SSC, HSC, degree, PG)
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA / WES / IQAS) where required
- Detailed CV with month-precise employment history
- Experience letters on company letterhead with roles, responsibilities and salary
- Latest three years of income tax returns and Form 16
- Bank statements for last six months (personal and business)
- English language proficiency proof (IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, Duolingo as accepted)
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from all countries of 6+ months residence since age 18
- Upfront medical examination from panel physicians when required
- Marriage certificate and spouse's supporting documents if adding dependents
- Birth certificates of dependent children
- Proof of funds — fixed deposits, mutual funds, property valuation, sponsor affidavits
- Degree recognition / nostrifikace
- Employer contract
- Programme nomination
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Czech consular documentation checklist
FAQs
Highly Qualified Employee Programme (HQEP) — Common questions
Which employers use HQEP?
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Participation is by employer; leading Czech IT, engineering and manufacturing firms use HQEP for Indian and other partner-country hires.
Why is Mark Consultant considered the best visa and immigration consultant?
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Since 2016 we have filed 12,000+ approved visas from Pune with a 4.9-star client rating on Google and JustDial. We are known as the best visa and immigration consultants because we sign written scope-and-fee agreements, refuse to over-promise outcomes and assign a single accountable case manager to every file. Our team is trained on ICCRC-aligned processes and stays current with monthly IRCC, Home Affairs, UKVI, USCIS, INZ and BAMF policy changes.
Are you the best visa consultants in Pune and India?
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Client-rated yes — Mark Consultant is repeatedly ranked among the best visa consultants in Pune and the best visa consultants in India for permanent residency, skilled work and student visas. Our reputation is built on transparent pricing, refusal to file weak cases and post-landing settlement help.
Can you guarantee a visa approval?
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No ethical consultant can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the immigration authority. What we guarantee is an accurate eligibility assessment, honest advice on the strongest visa route for your profile, forensically prepared documents and a filing that maximises your approval odds.
What documents do you review for a free assessment?
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For a free 30-minute assessment we review your latest CV, passport bio page, highest education mark-sheets and any English test scores you already have. If you don't have IELTS/PTE yet, we still run an indicative eligibility calculation and share a step plan by email.
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Why 12,000+ clients trust us
- ✓ 9+ years in Pune — since 2016
- ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
- ✓ Written fee agreements, no surprises
- ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
- ✓ Post-landing support in destination country
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- ✓ 9+ years, 12,000+ successful cases across India