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In-demand occupations · 2026
🇨🇿 Czech Republic in-demand & shortage occupation list
updated for 2026.
18 shortage occupations across 4 sectors, with indicative salaries, official codes and the visa route each one unlocks.
Ministry of Industry and Trade / Ministry of Interior · 2026 programme quotas
Overview
Skilled Worker Programme & Highly Qualified Employee Programme occupations
The Czech Republic channels foreign hiring through government programmes with annual quotas: the Skilled Worker Programme for trades and manufacturing, the Highly Qualified Employee Programme for degree-level specialists, and the Key and Scientific Personnel Programme. Automotive, engineering and IT dominate demand around Prague, Brno, Plzeň and Ostrava.
How the Czech Republic shortage list works
- 1Get a Czech job offer registered in the central vacancy database for at least 30 days.
- 2The employer nominates you into the relevant government programme, which allocates a quota slot.
- 3Apply for the Employee Card or EU Blue Card at the Czech embassy in New Delhi.
- 4Permanent residence after five years of continuous residence with an A2 Czech test.
Sector-wise demand
Czech Republic shortage occupations by sector
IT & technology
| Occupation | Code | Indicative salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software developer and analyst | — | CZK 1,000,000 – 1,800,000 | |
| IT infrastructure and cloud engineer | — | CZK 900,000 – 1,600,000 | |
| Cyber security and network specialist | — | CZK 1,000,000 – 1,700,000 | |
| SAP and ERP consultant | — | CZK 1,100,000 – 1,900,000 |
Automotive & manufacturing
| Occupation | Code | Indicative salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC operator, turner and miller | — | CZK 480,000 – 720,000 | |
| Welder and locksmith (zámečník) | — | CZK 480,000 – 700,000 | |
| Assembly and production operator | — | CZK 420,000 – 600,000 | |
| Maintenance and automation technician | — | CZK 600,000 – 900,000 | |
| Quality and process engineer | — | CZK 780,000 – 1,200,000 |
Construction & technical trades
| Occupation | Code | Indicative salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician and electro-technician | — | CZK 540,000 – 800,000 | |
| Plumber, welder and pipe fitter | — | CZK 500,000 – 740,000 | |
| Mason, carpenter and roofer | — | CZK 460,000 – 700,000 | |
| Civil engineer and site manager | — | CZK 780,000 – 1,200,000 |
Healthcare, transport & services
| Occupation | Code | Indicative salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General nurse (všeobecná sestra) | — | CZK 520,000 – 780,000 | Recognition + Czech B2 |
| Physician and specialist doctor | — | CZK 1,200,000 – 2,200,000 | |
| Professional driver (CE, bus) | — | CZK 480,000 – 720,000 | |
| Warehouse and logistics operative | — | CZK 400,000 – 580,000 | |
| Chef and cook | — | CZK 420,000 – 620,000 |
Salaries are indicative gross annual figures for 2026 hiring and vary by employer, city, experience and negotiation. Shortage lists are revised by the issuing authority — we re-verify your occupation before any filing.
Why it matters
What a shortage occupation gets you in Czech Republic
Central European hub
Prague and Brno host major automotive, engineering and shared-service employers with English-speaking teams.
Blue Card option
Degree holders earning above 1.5x the average wage can use the EU Blue Card with better mobility.
Matching visa routes
File under the right Czech Republic category
Czech Employee Card (Zaměstnanecká karta)
Combined Czech work + residence permit
Czech Republic EU Blue Card
Degree-holder route with EU mobility
Highly Qualified Employee Programme (HQEP)
Accelerated route for specialist degree-holders
Czech Republic Student Long-Stay Visa
Study at Charles University, CTU Prague, Masaryk, VUT Brno
Documents Required for Czech Republic
Czech consular documentation checklist
Czech Republic in-demand occupations — FAQs
How hard is the embassy appointment?
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Appointment slots are the classic bottleneck. Being nominated into a government programme is the main way to secure a reserved slot, which is exactly what we arrange with employers.
Is Czech language required?
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IT and engineering roles frequently work in English. Manufacturing, healthcare and public-facing roles expect Czech, and A2 is required for permanent residence.
Can I switch employers?
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Employee Card holders may change employers after six months, subject to notifying the Ministry of the Interior and the new role matching an eligible vacancy.
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