Czech Republic lifts EU Blue Card salary floor to CZK 73,823
Blue Card versus Employee Card: new salary rule rekindles Czech permit debate
Czech industries warn labour shortage could stall growth despite record immigration
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Czechia lifts EU Blue Card salary floor to CZK 73,823 and unveils online “Foreigner Account”
• From 1 May 2026 the minimum salary for a Czech EU Blue Card rises 6.6 % to CZK 73,823 per month. • Applications already filed but undecided must be updated; future filings must meet the new level from day one. • The Interior Ministry has simultaneously launched an online “Foreigner Account” that promises to cut processing times below 30 days and eventually cover all residence permits. • Mobility managers should reassess cost projections and decide whether to keep using the Blue Card or switch to the faster but less flexible Employee Card.
Czech Transport Ministry urges early renewal of 409,000 driver licences via new e-portal
• Transport Ministry data show 409,245 Czech driving licences will expire by year-end 2026, with peaks in late summer and autumn. • Holders—citizens and foreign residents alike—can file renewal requests online via Portál Dopravy up to three months before expiry and choose home-delivery or pick-up boxes. • An up-to-date Czech licence facilitates car rental and insurance across the EU, making timely renewal critical for business travellers. • Companies can bulk-monitor employee licence dates and avoid fines or insurance gaps, while the ministry plans further digital upgrades for 2027.