Kategorie: Ukraine
Extension of temporary protection and special long-term residence for Ukrainian citizens
As in previous years, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian citizens will be deciding whether and under what conditions they will be able to reside and work in the Czech Republic. The legislation covering the above is based primarily on the so-called Lex Ukraine VII[1] (and related implementing legislation), which was adopted and entered into force …
Read moreNew Act on the Entry and Residence of Foreign Nationals: what changes can be expected in the field of employment of foreign nationals?
Czech immigration law is facing the most significant systemic change in the last two decades. With the growing number of foreign nationals, the number of applications for residence permits has logically also increased and continues to rise (the number of applications doubled between 2015 and 2021). A dramatic increase then followed the activation of temporary protection …
Read moreLex Ukraine VII: temporary protection, conditions of residence and more
On 18 December 2024, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill amending Act No. 65/2022 Coll, on certain measures in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of Ukraine caused by the invasion of the troops of the Russian Federation, as amended, and other related laws (hereinafter as the “Amendment“). With the not very diminishing …
Read moreExtension of temporary protection for citizens of Ukraine allowed again – until when can it be extended and what other changes await foreigners?
On January 1, 2024, Act No. 454/2023 Coll., the so-called Lex Ukraine VI, came into force, amending Act No. 65/2022 Coll., on certain measures in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of Ukraine caused by the invasion of the Russian Federation (the “Amendment“). Thus, the Amendment again allows citizens of Ukraine who are currently holders of …
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