The numbers of people infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) are still growing in the Czech Republic. This fact has led to the government of the country approving the nationwide mandatory use of facemasks in public places starting on Wednesday, 12:00 AM, March 19.
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Any news related to the Czech Republic that expats should be aware of.
Coronavirus in the Czech Republic IX: MOI Offices Operating Limited from March, 16, 2020
In connection with the state of the emergency in the Czech Republic and the prevention of coronavirus, the activities at the offices of the Ministry of the Interior dealing with foreigners’ residence permits will be limited from 16 March 2020.
Coronavirus in the Czech Republic VIII: Restaurants, Bars & Stores Are Closed for the Next Ten Days
Due to a current situation regarding spreading coronavirus around Europe, the government of the Czech Republic decided to take stringent measures which come into effect as of today, March 14, 2020. According to the information provided on 14.03.2020 there are 189 infected people in the Czech Republic.
Coronavirus in the Czech Republic VII: Traveling from March 16, 2020
From Monday 0:00 AM, March 16, no tourists will be allowed to enter the country, even if they arrive from safe countries. That means that all foreigners who need to get into the Czech Republic but don’t have a residence permit, have to return by this time.
EU Citizens in Czechia: Temporary Residence Permit Will Benefit You in Emergency Situations of the State
Even the EU citizens who don’t need any legal permit to stay in the Czech Republic long term should have a temporary residence certificate. For practical reasons. One of them has shown right now. With the Czech Republic being in the state of emergency because of the coronavirus pandemic, there are precautions applied to any foreign nationals living in the Czech Republic, including foreigners from EU countries.
Coronavirus in the Czech Republic IV: Current Situation (March 12, 2020, Afternoon)
As the situation around the Coronavirus is constantly changing and numbers of infected people are growing, the Czech government was forced to declare a state of emergency and introduce new emergency countermeasures. In this article, you’ll find the latest ones.
Coronavirus in the Czech Republic II: School Closings & Bans on Events with 100+ People
The Czech Republic has 41 patients with the new virus for now, and the Czech Ministry of Health has announced some extraordinary measures. Therefore, from March 10, 18 PM, all public events with more than 100 people will be called off, while the previous ban covered only events with more than 5000 people.
Coronavirus in the Czech Republic: Current Situation and How to be Protected
After the recent appearance of the coronavirus into the Czech Republic, we thought it’s about time to discuss a bit about the matter, how it’s affecting our community and the myths that surround it.
Brexit: Measures and Precautions You Need to Take
On 31 January 2020, the formal departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union took effect. Subsequently, on 1 February began a transition period to reach an agreement on trade, aviation rules and other issues related to Brexit which will go on until the end of 2020.
MOI Office Doesn’t Longer Make Copies of Certain Documents
Time goes by and there is hardly a year without bureaucracy changes in the Czech Republic. Amount of regular payments we have to do, law issues, immigration processes. 2020 is no different. Starting January 1st, the MOI office no longer makes copies of certain documents. However, these changes may differ from office to office.