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Czechia extends special agricultural-sector work-visa programme to 2028
The Czech cabinet has prolonged its special work-visa scheme—which lets employers in farming, food production and forestry hire up to 2 500 non-EU workers annually—until the end of 2028. Quotas and country coverage remain unchanged, giving businesses two more years of predictable access to seasonal labour while a new Foreign Nationals’ Residence Act is prepared. Companies should prepare applications early, as demand historically outstrips supply.
STARLUX ups Taipei–Prague service to four weekly flights amid semiconductor travel boom
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has increased its Taipei–Prague route from three to four weekly flights, citing demand linked to TSMC’s new Dresden plant and wider semiconductor supply-chain travel. The added frequency enhances Central Europe’s links to Asia and offers Czech companies more non-stop capacity and cargo options.
Last-minute Schengen visa slots for Czech Republic open at Indian VFS centres
VFS Global unexpectedly released new Schengen-visa appointment slots for the Czech Republic across its four Indian centres on 21 October 2026, offering rare same-week availability after months of shortages. The extra capacity stems from a Czech–Indian pilot that batch-pre-screens corporate applications. Employers should move fast, as slots are historically snapped up within minutes.