The Czech Republic had the lowest unemployment rate in the EU in 2025 – 2.8% – and a minimum wage of CZK 22,400 a month (2026). Employers look for engineers, builders, programmers, health professionals and machine operators, but most of them expect you to speak Czech. Find out where to look for a job, how to apply and what to arrange in your first weeks.
A Czech application usually contains:
Most employers require an active knowledge of Czech, so applications are normally written in Czech.
The interview: the selection procedure is fairly formal, so dress appropriately. Bring your CV and copies of all your certificates as a portfolio. Some employers also use psychological tests.
Diplomas: the Czech ENIC-NARIC centre is part of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports – see the ENIC-NARIC page for the Czech Republic. The ministry’s page on recognition of qualifications and education in the EU (in Czech) covers regulated professions.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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