Consular Quotas Take Effect Alongside Changes To Streamline Immigration Processes

At a Glance

• The Czech Republic has introduced an annual quota for business visas and Employee Cards from visa-required countries.
• Although this change may reduce consular processing times, applicants will face longer overall waiting times once the quota is filled.
• The law also streamlines application fee payments, simplifies the change of employer process and makes student/researcher permits more attractive, among other changes.

The situation

Czech authorities have introduced consular quotas for visa-required countries through a new law and have implemented other changes to streamline immigration processes.

A closer look

Key changes include: