Whether it is a residence permit or a new company, you go through the same four steps.
Only the documents and the offices change. You always know which step you are on.
How a case runs
Each step starts once the one before it is done.
- 01
You tell me what you need.
The enquiry form has two short steps. It asks for no documents and no ID numbers.
- 02
You get the scope and the fee in writing.
Nothing starts before you agree. If your case needs assessing first, I suggest a paid initial consultation.
- 03
I prepare the documents and book the appointments.
You are asked for each document once, in the order they are issued. Offices, landlords and notaries hear from me in Czech.
- 04
You see every change in your case.
Each finished step, each missing document and each deadline goes into your case in the client portal.
The initial consultation and fees
- Initial consultationSome questions need assessing before a scope can be set. For those, I offer a paid initial consultation, and you leave with a written summary of the next step.
- PricesEach service has a published price. Work without one gets a written quote once the scope is clear.
- Government feesGovernment and consular fees are not in the listed prices. You pay them yourself at the counter when you apply.
- TranslationsI order certified translations and invoice them at cost. The rate is based on CZK 600 a page, so the amount follows the number of pages.
- Changes in scopeIf the scope changes, you hear about it before anything is charged.
The client portal
Every client with an active case has a portal account, which I set up when the case begins. You see only your own case there, with its requests, documents, deadlines and updates.
Questions that usually come next
How do I find out what it will cost?
Look up your service on the Pricing page, where each one has a price in CZK. A price marked “from” is the total when your documents are within the usual range. It can rise with the number of pages to translate, and you'd hear about that in writing before any work starts. Government and consular fees aren't included. You pay them yourself at the counter. For work that isn't listed, I check the scope and send you a written quote.
Can I get started before I move to Czechia?
Yes, and it's usually the better time. Most decisions about the order of steps, the ones that cause delays later, are made before you travel. It doesn't matter which country you live in now, because the work runs by email and video call.
Can I check how my case is going online?
Yes, in the client portal. There's no public sign-up. When your case begins, I issue your account myself. After you log in, you see your own case with its requests, documents, deadlines and updates.
Can you give me legal or tax advice?
No. Valtier isn't a law firm, and I don't give tax or accounting advice either. If your case needs legal advice, a partner lawyer takes that part. Tax and accounting questions go to a tax adviser or an accountant. I coordinate their work so it fits the rest of your case.
Which languages can I use with you?
English, Korean and Czech. Your case can run in one language while I deal with local offices in another, and that split is often why people get in touch.
Start with step one.
Two short steps and no documents. I read your enquiry myself and reply with the next step.
- Business hours
- Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 CET