Police statistics released on 27 February show a year-on-year decline in crimes committed by foreign nationals in Czechia, even as their absolute number continues to rise due to record migration levels. (expats.cz) Ukrainian citizens made up the largest foreign community in the data but remain slightly under-represented relative to their share of the population.
Despite the improvement, the Interior Ministry reiterated plans to tighten penalties and introduce stricter residency-revocation triggers for repeat offenders—measures that align with amendments already adopted in the 2025 Immigration Act. Employers sponsoring Employee Cards worry that blanket rules could affect compliant workers and lengthen processing times if additional background checks are imposed.
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Labour-market economists caution that overly restrictive provisions may deter much-needed staff in construction and healthcare, sectors where foreign workers now account for more than 20 % of the workforce. Business chambers are lobbying for a ‘two-strike’ rather than ‘one-strike’ deportation threshold and for clearer guidelines on what constitutes a serious offence.
For employers and foreign professionals seeking to navigate these evolving regulations, VisaHQ can streamline the visa and residency process in Czechia. Their online platform helps users prepare documentation, track deadlines, and stay informed about policy updates such as the 2025 Immigration Act amendments—saving both time and compliance headaches. Learn more at https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/
Companies should monitor the forthcoming draft decree, expected in March, and consider offering legal-compliance briefings to expatriate staff. HR teams may also need to budget for higher document-legalisation costs if police-clearance requirements are expanded. (expats.cz)
Despite the improvement, the Interior Ministry reiterated plans to tighten penalties and introduce stricter residency-revocation triggers for repeat offenders—measures that align with amendments already adopted in the 2025 Immigration Act. Employers sponsoring Employee Cards worry that blanket rules could affect compliant workers and lengthen processing times if additional background checks are imposed.
Labour-market economists caution that overly restrictive provisions may deter much-needed staff in construction and healthcare, sectors where foreign workers now account for more than 20 % of the workforce. Business chambers are lobbying for a ‘two-strike’ rather than ‘one-strike’ deportation threshold and for clearer guidelines on what constitutes a serious offence.
For employers and foreign professionals seeking to navigate these evolving regulations, VisaHQ can streamline the visa and residency process in Czechia. Their online platform helps users prepare documentation, track deadlines, and stay informed about policy updates such as the 2025 Immigration Act amendments—saving both time and compliance headaches. Learn more at https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/
Companies should monitor the forthcoming draft decree, expected in March, and consider offering legal-compliance briefings to expatriate staff. HR teams may also need to budget for higher document-legalisation costs if police-clearance requirements are expanded. (expats.cz)
