Czech Government Approves Extraordinary Work Visa for Agricultural, Food-Processing and Forestry Sectors
Czech Government Declines to Back Finland’s Call for EU-Wide Visa Ban on Russian Nationals
Czechia Extends ‘Emergency’ Work-Visa Scheme for Ukrainian Farm Labourers Until 2028
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Rising Czech Demand for Filipino Drivers Exposes Quota Bottlenecks in Economic-Migration Programme
Logistics employers eager to hire Filipino truck drivers face nine-to-ten-month processing times because the Czech ‘Qualified Employee’ programme’s 10 300-person quota has been hitting its monthly ceiling. A planned increase to 12 000 slots in 2027 may help, but business groups warn that unchanged monthly caps and limited embassy capacity will keep backlogs high. Companies should plan recruitment well in advance and push for greater quota transparency.
Senate Schedules Fast-Track Debate on Amendment to Foreigners Act
The Czech Senate will debate a significant amendment to the Foreigners Act on 21 October 2026. The bill speeds up intra-company transfer processing, modernises consular appointment rules and raises employer penalties. If passed unchanged, most provisions would take effect on 1 January 2027, leaving companies little time to update mobility and compliance procedures.
Prague Airport Forecasts Record 18.6 Million Passengers on Back of New Long-Haul Routes
Air Service One reports that Prague Airport is on course for a record 18.6 million passengers in 2026, buoyed by 11 new airlines and over 50 route additions. The surge, led by first-ever Asian long-haul connections and aggressive short-haul growth from Wizz Air and Ryanair, enhances Czechia’s attractiveness for business and MICE travel.
EU Parliament Strengthens Passenger Refund Rights – Czech Travellers to Benefit from 14-Day Pay-Out Rule
MEPs voted on 20 October to cap refund times for cancelled trips at 14 days and create a single EU claims form, closing loopholes that left travellers – including Czech business passengers – waiting months for compensation. The measure, due to take effect in 2027, will require carriers and booking intermediaries to overhaul refund workflows.
CzechTourism Courts Italian Buyers in Rimini, Highlights New Direct Flights
At the TTG Rimini trade fair CzechTourism showcased regional attractions and capitalised on new Italy-Czech air routes, citing an 18 % seat-capacity jump and a 3.7-day average stay for Italian visitors. Deals struck with tour operators aim to spread tourist flows beyond Prague and fill shoulder-season capacity, supporting the country’s inbound-mobility recovery.
Czech Foreign Minister Rejects Finnish Call for EU-Wide Tourist-Visa Ban on Russians
Czechia will not sign Finland’s request for an EU-wide freeze on tourist visas for Russian citizens, Foreign Minister Petr Macinka said on 19 October 2026. Prague argues that its own strict national controls are sufficient and that an EU consensus is unlikely. While the move does not change Czech practice, it highlights the fragmented visa landscape that companies must navigate when scheduling employee travel within Europe.
Interior Ministry Releases Overnight Update on Ukrainian Refugees Holding Czech Residence Permits
The Interior Ministry’s 19 October 2026 update counts 512,487 holders of Czech temporary-protection visas linked to the war in Ukraine—about 1,100 more than last week. The data, refreshed daily, help employers gauge labour-supply trends and prepare for the upcoming November re-registration that will extend protection into 2027.