The Czech Republic is planning to reform the system of foreigners' stay. The new law provides for the digitalization of procedures, increased control, and new registration rules for EU citizens. Find out more about the changes that are being prepared for foreigners in the Czech Republic and when they can start working

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The Czech government has approved a new law on the residence of foreigners, which is intended to modernize the country's migration system. The document does not change the basic rules for obtaining a residence permit and does not address asylum or temporary protection, but it does propose significant changes in the organization of procedures and control over the stay of foreigners.

The reform envisages the transition to digital services, greater responsibility of organizations inviting foreigners, and increased control over compliance with migration legislation. These changes are expected to reduce bureaucracy, speed up document processing, and make the system more transparent and efficient.

Earlier, we talked about the new rules for the employment of foreign nationals in the Czech Republic.

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What changes does the new law envisage?

The new law is aimed at modernizing the system of foreigners' stay in the Czech Republic. The main goal of the reform is to make the procedures digital, transparent and efficient, as well as to strengthen control over compliance with migration rules. At the same time, the basic conditions for obtaining a residence permit remain unchanged.

The key innovations include the transition to electronic services, increased responsibility of organizations inviting foreigners, and changes in the registration rules for EU citizens.

The main changes include:

1. Digitalization of procedures. Applications for residence permits are to be transferred to an online format. The new system will allow to submit documents remotely, communicate with government agencies through electronic services and receive decisions faster.

2. Greater responsibility of applicant organizations. Employers, universities, and sports clubs that invite foreigners to the Czech Republic will be more responsible for their compliance with the rules of stay in the country.

3. Expansion of migration quotas is possible. The law provides for the possibility of changing the entry quotas for foreigners depending on the country of origin or the purpose of stay, e.g., for work or study.

4. Faster revocation of residence permits. If a foreigner violates the law or poses a threat to public order, the authorities will be able to revoke a residence permit more quickly.

5. Mandatory registration of EU citizens. European Union citizens staying in the Czech Republic for more than 90 days will have to undergo mandatory registration. Previously, this procedure was voluntary.

The government believes that these changes will help make the migration system more manageable and simplify administrative processes for foreigners legally residing or working in the country.

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What do the new rules mean for foreigners?

The proposed changes are aimed at modernizing the Czech migration system. For foreigners, this will mean more convenient digital procedures, but at the same time, increased control over compliance with the rules of stay.

One of the key innovations will be the ability to apply for residence through an online system. This will allow for faster processing of documents, reduced paperwork, and simplified communication with government agencies.

It will also increase the responsibility of organizations that invite foreigners to the country, such as employers, universities, or sports clubs. In addition, EU citizens staying in the Czech Republic for more than 90 days will have to undergo mandatory registration.

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When will the new rules come into force?

Currently, the law has only been approved by the Czech government, but it still has to go through further stages of approval. The document must be considered by the country's parliament, and then signed by the president.

If all the procedures are completed, the new rules could come into effect along with the launch of a digital document processing system in the coming years. Digitalization is expected to become a key element of the migration system reform.

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