Czechia revisits immigration policy amid Israel-Hamas conflict
The displacement of over 1 million refugees in Gaza made Czechia and the EU ponder the best way to help Middle Eastern refugees.
A1 certification for business travel: What is it and who needs to apply?
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The internationally recognized A1 certification essentially verifies you pay social security contributions in a specific EU country.
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.
The Czech govt. is counting on foreigners to fill critical labor shortages
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Experts, however, say that a proposal by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to increase the foreign workforce by 20,000 is insufficient.
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.
Foreign mothers fueling Czech births: 1 in 10 newborns now have a non-Czech mom
Newly released data shows that the Czech population would be shrinking without migration.
When do foreigners living in the Czech Republic need a certified translation?
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Certain school or work situations require different types of translations, which you can learn more about in our guide.
Got stuff? Storage solutions in Czechia help expats in transition
With three new facilities in Prague, Less Mess Storage brings professional, comprehensive storage services to customers in Czechia.
CONFIRMED: Non-EU residence seekers to pay for Czech language exam as of 2024
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The maximum fee for the exam will increase from CZK 2,500 to CZK 3,200 starting in January 2024.
The Czech Republic's new digital nomad visa hopes to attract skilled workers
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Citizens from eight countries now have the ability to apply for a new digital nomad visa to live and work in the Czech Republic for up to one year.
Czech government plans scheme for voluntary return of Ukrainian refugees
Under the new proposal, the Ministry of Interior would pay for Ukrainians' journeys back home.
German government refuses to introduce permanent controls on Czech border
Despite calls from the state of Saxony to introduce border checks, the German Interior Ministry says there is no need.
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.
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.
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.
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.
