Fresh data from the Czech Statistical Office show the population fell by 12 300 in the first three quarters of 2025 to 10.897 million—its steepest January-to-September natural decline since independence. Net immigration of 12 800, however, prevented a sharper drop.
September recorded the highest monthly inflow (16 700) since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine after Kyiv eased exit rules for men aged 18-22. Employers report that technicians, healthcare staff and IT specialists continue to be in short supply, keeping vacancy rates high.
For employers wrestling with the paperwork, VisaHQ’s online platform can secure Czech work permits and residence visas end-to-end, alerting users to quota availability and embassy appointment slots in real time. Their dedicated Czech Republic page (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) consolidates requirements for schemes such as Highly Qualified Worker, Digital Nomad and family reunification, helping HR teams cut lead times and avoid costly delays.
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The figures validate government programmes such as Highly Qualified Worker and Digital Nomad, yet embassy quotas in Kyiv and Manila remain booked out months ahead. HR teams should therefore plan recruitment campaigns at least one quarter in advance.
Demographers warn that sustained negative natural change could make Czechia ever more dependent on foreign talent. Parliament is already debating whether to relax family-reunification rules and expand the Digital Nomad visa—measures that could reshape corporate relocation volumes from mid-2026.
Mobility managers are advised to model payroll scenarios that factor in possible increases in employer social-security contributions as the ageing trend pressures public finances.
September recorded the highest monthly inflow (16 700) since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine after Kyiv eased exit rules for men aged 18-22. Employers report that technicians, healthcare staff and IT specialists continue to be in short supply, keeping vacancy rates high.
For employers wrestling with the paperwork, VisaHQ’s online platform can secure Czech work permits and residence visas end-to-end, alerting users to quota availability and embassy appointment slots in real time. Their dedicated Czech Republic page (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) consolidates requirements for schemes such as Highly Qualified Worker, Digital Nomad and family reunification, helping HR teams cut lead times and avoid costly delays.
The figures validate government programmes such as Highly Qualified Worker and Digital Nomad, yet embassy quotas in Kyiv and Manila remain booked out months ahead. HR teams should therefore plan recruitment campaigns at least one quarter in advance.
Demographers warn that sustained negative natural change could make Czechia ever more dependent on foreign talent. Parliament is already debating whether to relax family-reunification rules and expand the Digital Nomad visa—measures that could reshape corporate relocation volumes from mid-2026.
Mobility managers are advised to model payroll scenarios that factor in possible increases in employer social-security contributions as the ageing trend pressures public finances.
