Do foreign residents in Czech Republic need to replace their residence cards?
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What the June 2026 code change really means and other helpful news for foreign residents in Czech Republic
A Schengen Immigration Update from FAVE
By: Lily C. Fen
Change in numerical codes of permits As of June 1, 2026, long-term visas, employee cards, and long-term residence permits for studies and educational reasons undergo a change in numerical code in Czech Republic. | What This Means for You: If you received your biometric residence card after June 1st , or are about to receive it, the document you receive will already reflect this change. If you have any of the above documents, which remain valid till a later date, but it was before June 1st, fear not—no changes are necessary for documents with the old numerical codes and are considered valid. You do not need to make any changes to your current documents. |
Building positive attitudes towards migrants Another source states that a survey conducted of 1,240 research participants yielded that attitudes towards migrants begin to turn positive once personal interaction occurs with third-country nationals. | What This Means for You: Keep carrying on as exemplary citizens in your adopted nation—each interaction with a local benefits the entire migrant population; you are an ambassador for other foreign nationals residing in Czech Republic. |
Digitizing residency procedures by 2029 Something to look forward to is preparations by the Czech government to digitize residency procedures, effective by January 2029, should plans be approved by the Senate. | What This Means for You: This will mean stronger security and a streamlined process for future migrants going through documentation. |
Better security for foreign residents On a related note, three major departments of the Czech government, namely the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, and the Ministry of the Interior, have all signed an agreement to work together through a joint project, Kobra 26. They aim to better detect illegal and disguised employment—leading to better security for foreign residents of Czech Republic. | What This Means for You: Work with legitimate and credible channels, such as FAVE International Mobility, in ensuring that your documentation in Europe is proper and valid. |
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