Czech Interior Ministry Activates End-to-End Digital Immigration System
Dresden Czech Consulate Freezes Regular Employee-Card & Business-Visa Slots
Czech Embassy in Amman Publishes January 2026 Visa-Fee Schedule
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Czech Republic Switches On Fully-Digital Immigration System Under New Residence Law
A new Act on the Stay of Foreigners, in force from 1 January 2026, moves the entire Czech immigration process online through a mandatory “Foreigner Account”. Companies gain real-time case visibility and faster processing, while applicants need just one biometric visit. The reform is expected to shorten lead times, reduce errors and strengthen Czechia’s appeal for high-skill migrants.
Czech Consulate in Dresden Imposes ‘Zero-Quota’ on Standard Employee-Card and Business-Visa Filings
The Czech Consulate General in Dresden has stopped accepting most standard Employee-Card and long-term Business-Visa applications, citing staff redeployment. Companies must divert assignees to other embassies or delay start dates, adding cost and complexity to Czech hiring plans.
Amman Embassy Publishes Updated Czech Consular and Visa Fees for January 2026
The Czech Embassy in Amman has published its January 2026 visa-fee table, setting a Schengen visa at €90/JOD 75 and a long-term visa at CZK 2 500 (JOD 86). The update helps employers budget Middle-East assignments and reminds applicants of cash-only payments.