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Czech Assistance Centres for Ukrainians Publish Holiday Hours, Warn of Limited Services Until 5 January
KACPU refugee centres across Czechia will operate on a reduced holiday schedule until 5 January 2026, delaying Temporary Protection renewals for Ukrainian nationals. A seven-day grace period applies, but employers and refugees must re-book appointments promptly to maintain lawful status.
Germany Extends Border Checks at Czech Frontier Through March 2026
Germany has extended its ‘temporary’ controls at all land borders— including those with Czechia—until 15 March 2026. Random passport and ID inspections will therefore continue to affect business travellers, cross-border commuters and freight services for another 14 months. Companies should budget extra time for trips and ensure staff carry physical identity documents.
KACPU Refugee Centres Publish Holiday Opening Hours Across Czechia
All KACPU refugee centres will close 24–26 December and 1 January, and operate on reduced hours on 30–31 December, before returning to normal on 5 January 2026. Ukrainian nationals and their employers must account for the curtailed schedule when renewing temporary-protection documents.