Czech Lower House Approves Digitalised Foreigners’ Residence Bill
Czech Lower House Approves Digitalised Foreigners-Residence Act
Interior Ministry Launches €12 Million Call to Upgrade Visa Biometric Systems
Latest News
Czech Chamber Approves Digitalised Foreigners Act, Paving Way for Fully Electronic Residence Processes
On 14 September 2026 the Czech Chamber of Deputies passed a sweeping Foreigners Act that will move residence applications, renewals and notifications into a fully digital portal by 2029, introduce mandatory e-registration for EU citizens staying over 90 days and tighten security screening. The reform promises faster processing for businesses and better data for municipalities, but will require employers to adjust compliance procedures.
Interior Ministry Opens €12 Million Call to Upgrade Biometric Visa Equipment at Czech Consulates
On 14 September 2026 the Czech Interior Ministry issued a CZK 300 million (€12 million) funding call under OP NSHV to modernise biometric-capture equipment at Czech embassies and consulates. The upgrade is critical for meeting EU Entry/Exit System requirements and should cut appointment times for business travellers.
EU Visa Working Party Debates Fee Hike and Digital Nomad Benchmarks; Prague Pushes for Rapid Implementation
At the Visa Working Party on 14 September 2026, Czech officials backed a Schengen fee increase and common yardsticks for digital-nomad visas, arguing that aligned rules will fund security upgrades and curb permit shopping. The proposals, if approved, will shape corporate mobility costs and remote-work planning across the bloc.
Travellers Face Final Day of Austrian Border Checks on Czech Route—Extension Decision Imminent
Austria’s temporary border checks with Czechia formally end at midnight on 15 September 2026, but Vienna has flagged a six-month extension. Businesses must therefore prepare for continued spot inspections and possible transit delays on key road corridors connecting the two countries.