Changes in the Law from August 2021: Health Insurance, Permits for EU Citizens, and Administration Fees

The Czech government amended the law about foreigners living in Czechia, valid from 2 August 2021. These changes include for example the obligation to purchase comprehensive health insurance solely from the insurance company PVZP for the first five years of their stay, the renaming of a residence permit document for EU citizens, administration fees of 200 CZK for residence permits and their extensions, and new identification documents for third-country citizens containing biometric data.

5 Years in Czechia? Apply for Permanent Residence Now and Make Sure You Take the Easier Czech Language Exam

Every foreigner living in Czechia for 5 continuous years has the right to apply for a permanent residence card. If you are a third-country citizen, however, you’ll need to pass a Czech language exam to be able to obtain it. The level of this exam will go up from A1 to A2 by the end of 2021. In fact, selected schools will increase the level to A2 as soon as this November. To take the easier level, you will need to apply for your permanent residence permit by the end of August 2021.

Coronavirus in Czechia: Foreigners With Expired Visas and Permits Allowed to Stay, Non-EU Nationals May Enter after May 11

In the last couple of weeks, the Czech government has been easing the restrictions and countermeasures previously introduced to fight the coronavirus. Due to the positive development of the pandemic situation, some of them were lifted a lot sooner than it was originally planned. Among these, for example, is the permission for foreigners to stay in the country until July 17 even if their visa or residence permit expires.

Temporary vs. Permanent Residence in the Czech Republic

What is the difference between temporary residence and permanent residence – is one of the most asked questions we get from our clients. Do you have to obtain health insurance? Can you buy a property or take a mortgage? In this article, we have arranged all the information regarding this topic, so you can have a clear view of it. So, let’s sort it out together!

The Second Official Recommendation for UK Citizens Residing in Czechia: the Certificate of Temporary Residence Won’t be Enough

Negotiations on the future relations between the European Union and the United Kingdom after Brexit are still ongoing. We are notifying you about the recent update from the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (the MOI). For reasons of legal certainty and saving time in future, the MOI advises the citizens of the United Kingdom who reside in the Czech Republic to apply for a Long-term Residence permit or a Permanent Residence Permit.

Driving Licence Exchange: New Rules For Third-Country Nationals

#LifeInCzechia Foreigners residents in the Czech Republic with an EU driving licence can exchange it for a Czech one. But the rules for third-country nationals are a bit different. They are legally obliged to carry a Czech driving licence to drive a motor vehicle in the Czech Republic and to apply for a replacement within three months of being issued with a permanent or long-term residence permit. What changes are there in 2024?

Blue Card: Here Is All You Need to Know About It

#ImmiUpdatesCzechia You may be familiar with its name – the Blue Card – an exclusive residence permit for third-country nationals aspiring to engage in long-term employment in the Czech Republic. How to obtain one? What are the conditions? Does it have any advantages over the employee card? Discover that in this article!

From Visa Arrangement to IT Support: Introducing Foreigners Services!

#ForeignersServices is not just accommodation or residence permits. We provide complex relocation services for expats in the Czech Republic. Whether you came across our company for the first time or you’re already our client, learn about our unique story and find out what we can do for you.