Czechia Introduces Five-Year Residence Permit for Long-Term Holders of Ukraine Temporary Protection
A 22 May 2026 Fragomen alert reveals that Czechia has created a five-year residence permit for Ukrainians who have held temporary protection for two years and can show economic self-sufficiency. The permit counts toward EU long-term residence and spares employers the cost and risk of annual protection renewals. Applications may be filed online with the Interior Ministry, reinforcing Czechia’s push to digitise immigration procedures.
May 23, 2026
