Czechia among 17 EU countries calling for swifter return of rejected asylum seekers
According to the group of over 15 states, the current framework is outdated and no longer suitable, harming national and continental security.
EU citizens in Czechia for over 90 days will now need to register with authorities
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A new law affects EU citizens currently residing long term in Czechia: from 2026, they will have to register their stay with the Interior Ministry.
New bill speeds up and digitizes foreigners' applications for Czech residence permits
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Under the new proposal, applicants would communicate with Czech authorities electronically and receive online status notifications.
Czechia reinstates random border checks with Slovakia from Wednesday
Increasing numbers of illegal immigrants traveling from Slovakia and transiting through Czechia have prompted the government to take quick action.
Czechia has highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the EU, report finds
The EU average of refugees per 1,000 inhabitants is 9.1, while in Czechia this figure is 32.2.
Czech-language exam required for permanent residency will cost more
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Under a new government proposal, subsidies for taking the language exam required to obtain permanent residency in Czechia will end.
Deadline looms for EU family members to switch from booklets to biometric cards
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Paper booklets will no longer be valid after Aug. 2, 2023 and those who haven't already switched to a biometric card must do so immediately.
From Aarya to Zuma: Czech Ministry of Interior releases list of gender-neutral names
The list was issued to help trans individuals avoid ongoing hassles at registry offices across Czechia.
Czech Interior Ministry launches new user-friendly reservation portal for foreigners
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The new website offers more information than the years-old current system and aims to make the user experience easier.
Czechia plans to limit use of birth numbers due to privacy laws
The birth number contains not only a person's date of birth but also their gender, and the information can easily be misused.
