Filipinos in the Czech Republic are becoming an important part of the labour market, especially in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing and construction. These workers are often sought after for their diligence and reliability, making them desirable employees in a variety of industries. However, the process of obtaining a work visa for Filipinos is complex and requires working with accredited agencies that handle the entire process from the selection of candidates to their transfer to the Czech Republic.
How Filipinos get work visas
Agency accreditation: Filipino workers must work with accredited agencies in the Philippines and the Czech Republic to obtain a work visa. These agencies handle the entire process, which includes selecting suitable candidates and preparing them to work in the Czech Republic. This step is necessary because Filipinos in the Czech Republic cannot apply for visas on their own.
Employee Card
This type of visa allows long-term residence and work in the Czech Republic in a specific job. The employer must be registered with the Czech government's programme, which makes it easier to apply. The quota for Filipino workers is limited, and the process involves applying through the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila. Filipinos in the Czech Republic usually obtain an employee card, which is the most common type of work visa.
Key steps in the process of obtaining an employee card:
- Preparation of documentation:
A work contract from your Czech employer, proof of accommodation, health insurance and other documents are necessary for a successful application.
- Submission of the application:
The application process itself takes place at the Czech Embassy in Manila. However, Filipino applicants cannot contact the embassy themselves to arrange a filing date. This date is assigned to them through their employer and an accredited agency. It is important that this deadline be met or the deadline is forfeited.
- Decision-making process:
Once the application is submitted, the Embassy will process all documents and carry out the necessary checks. The process can take several weeks or months, so it is important to start early. Filipinos in the Czech Republic must ensure that all steps are followed correctly, ensuring a smooth transition to work and stay in the country.
Skilled Employee Programme
The Skilled Worker Programme is a Czech government initiative that facilitates the employment of skilled workers from the Philippines and other countries. This program allows for faster processing of employment card applications for workers who meet specific qualification requirements, speeding up their arrival in the Czech Republic. Employers who participate in this program have access to support in completing all the necessary formalities, which greatly facilitates the entire process.
Job opportunities for Filipinos
Filipinos in the Czech Republic find employment in various sectors, including health care, manufacturing, agriculture and elderly care. Their work ethic and skills are highly valued by Czech employers. Most Filipino workers speak English, which makes communication in the work environment easier.
How can our company JobsCentr help ?
Czech companies wishing to employ Filipinos need not worry about the complexities associated with processing work visas. Our company JobsCentr will take care of the entire process.
- Candidate selection: we start by finding and selecting suitable candidates.
- Arranging documentation: we will then arrange all the necessary documents, including employment contracts and accommodation certificates.
- Communication with the embassy: We will continue to communicate with the Embassy to ensure that applications are submitted correctly and on time.
- Arrival and adaptation: finally, we will ensure that Filipinos arriving in the Czech Republic arrive without any problems and can join the work process as soon as possible.
This saves you time and energy, so you can focus on your business.