How to register as a courier in Prague: documents you need

Registering as a delivery courier in Prague is straightforward, but the document requirements depend on your citizenship and residency status. This guide covers what you'll need for Wolt, Bolt Food, and Foodora, and what to do if you're missing something.

Documents all couriers need (EU and non-EU)

Valid photo ID: For EU/EEA citizens, a national ID card or passport. For non-EU citizens, a valid passport.

Czech bank account: All platforms pay to a Czech or SEPA bank account. If you don't have one, Revolut and Wise accounts with Czech IBANs are accepted by all three platforms.

A smartphone: You'll need the courier app installed and GPS location permissions enabled. An Android or iOS phone from the last 5 years is sufficient.

Right to work in the Czech Republic: EU citizens have automatic right to work. Non-EU citizens need one of the documents listed below.

Additional documents for non-EU citizens

Residence permit (povolení k pobytu): A valid long-term or permanent residence permit. Most non-EU residents working in Prague have this.

Work permit or trade licence (živnostenský list): If you are self-employed (OSVČ), your trade licence is sufficient. Most couriers are registered as OSVČ — platforms pay you as an independent contractor, not an employee.

Biometric residence card: If your permit is in the form of a biometric card, a photo of the card (front and back) is usually sufficient.

Employee registration: If you are employed full-time and want to courier as a secondary activity, you need either OSVČ registration or employer permission. Ask your employer or a tax adviser if you are unsure.

Becoming self-employed (OSVČ)

All three platforms require you to issue invoices or work as an independent contractor. The standard way to do this in the Czech Republic is to register as an OSVČ (sole trader) with a živnostenský list (trade licence).

Registration is done at any Živnostenský úřad (trade licence office) and costs 1,000 Kč. You'll need your passport and, for non-EU residents, your residence permit. Processing is usually same-day.

Once registered, you'll need to register with the health insurance office (zdravotní pojišťovna) and social insurance office (OSSZ) within 8 days. The minimum monthly contributions are around 3,000 Kč combined, but these scale with your income.

If this process feels overwhelming, we're happy to guide you through it. Many of our clients have gone through this for the first time with our help.

Platform-specific requirements

Wolt: ID, bank account, OSVČ or employment status confirmation. Czech phone number for SMS verification.

Bolt Food: Same as Wolt. Bolt may also request a photo of you holding your ID.

Foodora: ID, bank account, and typically an online or in-person orientation. The process is slightly more structured than the other two.

We can help

If you're new to Prague, new to courier work, or navigating Czech bureaucracy for the first time — we've seen it all. We help our clients through the entire registration process on all three platforms, including OSVČ paperwork, at no extra charge.

Rent a bike from us, tell us where you are in the process, and we'll walk you through the rest. Most of our riders were on their first shift within a week of contacting us.

Contact us on WhatsApp or Telegram — details on the contacts page.