Czechia to extend ban on visa and residence permits for Russians and Belarusians
Due to the ongoing war, Czechia plans to reject all visa and residence-permit applications to Russians and Belarusians, with some specific exceptions.
Prague ranked among world's top 25 cities for freelance workers
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Analyzing variables such as average salaries, freelancer vacancies, and co-working spaces, Prague performed reasonably well on a global scale.
Czech universities resist stricter changes to international students’ visa scheme
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Under new rules, Czech universities face punishment and exclusion from the visa scheme if new criteria are not met.
Peru and Czechia nearing agreement for working holiday arrangement
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If finalized, the pact would join similar accords the Czech Republic maintains with Canada, New Zealand, Israel, Chile, and Japan.
Czechia to welcome more foreign workers from the Balkans, Caucasus
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Due to a shortage of Ukrainian migrant workers, the state is eyeing other countries to fill in the gap in Czechia's labor market – namely in agriculture.
Changes to Ukrainian refugee status in Czechia: Here's what you need to know
Refugee visas look to be extended till 2025, the Czech Labor Ministry speaks on Ukrainian tax contributions, and UNICEF asserts importance of education.
Russia simplifies its visa application process for Czech tourists
A new electronic visa option moves away from the paper-based alternative and removes visits to foreign embassies.
The Czech passport is one of the most powerful in the world
Czechia continues its upward trajectory in the 2023 Henley Passport Index, coming ahead of the US and Australia.
Czech government could deny visas to Russians with dual citizenship
The amendment, to be discussed by the Czech Foreign Ministry Wednesday, would also deny visas to Belarusians with other citizenships.
The Ukraine crisis a year on: More refugees apply to extend visas
Around half a million temporary protection visas have been granted to Ukrainian refugees, with about 200,000 finding work in the past 12 months.
EU Blue Cards: New law could make it easier to stay in Czechia
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The government has approved a draft amendment that would make getting a work and residence permit for non-EU nationals less challenging.
Temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees may be extended another year
Unless an extension is approved by Czech parliament, the current program will expire in March 2023.
Entry ban on Russians with Schengen tourist visas comes into effect today
The measure applies regardless of the country that issued the Schengen visa.
Czechia closes borders to Russian tourists with Schengen visas
At the same time, the country is easing visa rules for Ukrainian and Belarusian students.
Czech Foreign Ministry puts visas for Russian NHL athletes on ice
MFA denies visas to Russian NHL players scheduled to play in Prague, Russians fleeing mobilization.
