Czech Immigration Changes 2025 

Immigration changes 2025

This article outlines the major changes in Czech immigration policies effective from January 1, 2025. It also revisits significant updates from 2024 and forecasts additional changes anticipated in 2025.

Changes Effective January 1, 2025

  1. Bulgaria and Romania Fully Join the Schengen Area
  • Since April 2024, Bulgaria and Romania were partially in the Schengen Area (applying to air and water travel only). 
  • From January 1, 2025, both countries have become full Schengen members, removing land border controls with other Schengen states. 
  1. Minimum Salary Increased
  • The minimum monthly salary has risen by over 10%, from 18,900 CZK (2024) to 20,800 CZK (2025). 
  • The minimum guaranteed salary (“minimální zaručená mzda”) for private sector jobs has been eliminated. 
  1. Higher Monthly Contributions for Freelancers
  • Self-employed individuals face significant increases in mandatory monthly contributions: 
  • Social Security: Increased by 19%, from 3,852 CZK (2024) to 4,759 CZK. 
  • Public Health Care: Increased by nearly 6%, from 2,968 CZK (2024) to 3,143 CZK. 
  1. Higher Income Requirements for Residence Permits
  • Applicants for certain residence permits must now demonstrate higher income levels. 
  • Income requirements depend on the “substantial minimum” (“životní minimum”), household size, and location but have increased across the board. 
  1. Revenue Stamps No Longer Accepted
  • Revenue stamps (“kolky”) are no longer a valid payment method for government fees (e.g., residence permit applications, debt clearance proofs). 
  • Payment must now be made by card or bank transfer; cash payments may be restricted. 

Predicted Changes in 2025

Mandatory Registration Certificate for EU Citizens

  • Currently, EU citizens only need to register with the Foreign Police within 30 days of arrival. 
  • Starting in 2025, EU citizens may need to apply for a Registration Certificate within 90 days of arrival.

New Restrictions on Czech Citizenship for Russian Citizens

  • A proposed law might require Russian citizens to revoke their Russian citizenship before obtaining Czech citizenship. 
  • Critics argue this is discriminatory, unrealistic, and dangerous for applicants, as revoking Russian citizenship often requires physical presence in Russia, which could lead to imprisonment or worse. 

Major Changes Introduced in 2024

 

  1. Free Access to the Czech Labor Market for 9 Nationalities 
  • Nationals from nine countries can now work in the Czech Republic without a work permit. 
  1. Labor Market Test Shortened or Removed
  • Companies hiring non-EU citizens no longer need to wait 30/10 days for a vacancy number from the Czech Labor Office. Numbers are now assigned immediately. 
  1. Temporary Protection for Ukrainian Refugees Extended
  • Temporary protection visas for Ukrainian refugees have been extended until March 2026. 
  • Ukrainian applicants can now apply for an employee card, though this option remains difficult for many. 

 

This article highlights the evolving landscape of Czech immigration laws and policies, with both opportunities and challenges for residents, workers, and businesses. If you are interested in a Visa Consultation please contact us at https://www.praguevisas.com/

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