Czechia · Healthcare
How the Czechia healthcare system works — public vs private care, eligibility, and costs for residents and visitors.
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Healthcare is funded by public health insurance, run by several health insurance companies of which the General Health Insurance Company (VZP) is the largest. Employees of a Czech employer and holders of permanent residence are insured by law, and the contribution of 13.5% of gross pay is split 9% employer and 4.5% employee. Non-EU nationals staying longer than 90 days who are not in the public system must hold comprehensive commercial health insurance for the whole stay. EU citizens can use the European Health Insurance Card for necessary care, and the Health Insurance Bureau handles cover for people moving between EU systems.
- Health insurance is 13.5% of gross pay: 9% from the employer and 4.5% from the employee.
- Non-EU residents outside the public system need comprehensive commercial health insurance for stays over 90 days.
- Children under 18 who live in Czechia are in the public system and cannot replace it with commercial cover.
- General Health Insurance Company (VZP ČR)
General Health Insurance Company, the largest public health insurer (in Czech).
- Health Insurance Bureau (Kancelář zdravotního pojištění)
Health Insurance Bureau: cover for people moving between EU countries.
Government portals
- gov.cz — Public Administration Portal — Guides to life situations and online services, including emergency calls and annual leave.
- Public Register and Collection of Documents — Ministry of Justice search of the commercial register and companies' filed documents.
- Financial Administration (Finanční správa) — Tax filing, VAT registration and the VAT control statement.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Entry & Residence — Short-stay visas, Employee Card, EU Blue Card and residence registration.