The Czech government has been undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of its immigration processes since January 2026—including major reporting reform affecting employer obligations—all with the aim of streamlining operations and advancing digitalization. It is possible that more changes will be announced.
EU Blue Card salary
Effective as of 1 May 2026, the minimum gross salary required for EU Blue Card holders increases to CZK 73,823 per month. Companies are required to ensure EU Blue Card holders meet the minimum salary requirement annually, and if required, will need to adjust salary.
Language Requirement for Permanent Residence
The A2 language exam for permanent residence applications in the Czech Republic went through a format revision on 11 April 2026, where the writing and speaking sections of the exam was redesigned to better assess real-world communicative competence and integration readiness.
Citizenship Exam
The Czech government is actively developing proposals to modernise the citizenship examination process, including the option to complete parts of the language and civic knowledge tests online. The initiative forms part of a broader digital transformation programme across the migration and residency system, aimed at reducing administrative burden and improving accessibility for applicants.
Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages
A landmark legal update that is now in effect, requires Czech authorities to recognise same-sex marriages performed in other EU member states with full marital rights — covering residency rights entitlements. Previously, such marriages risked being downgraded to registered partnership status, creating legal and practical inequalities.
Minor Offences Now a Residence Risk
Czech immigration authorities now have the power to initiate residence permit cancellation if a foreign national commits three administrative offences within any 12-month period (as recorded in the Central Register of Offences). This applies to offences relating to public order, property rights, or civil coexistence — it does not include standard traffic violations.
While the rule is aimed at repeat misconduct rather than isolated incidents, it reinforces the importance of foreign nationals understanding and complying with Czech administrative and civil obligations, even those which may appear minor.
This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Chase for any case- or company-specific assessments.
