This website is intended for workers from countries outside the European Union (EU), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland who are not family members of a citizen of an EU country (hereinafter "foreigner"). It should help selected groups of foreigners by introducing and summarizing their basic rights and obligations that they have in the Czech Republic (CZE). The website tries to present the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers to work and life situations that a foreigner may encounter in the Czech Republic.

The information provided on this website is for guidance only and corresponds to the state of the legislation as of April 21, 2021.

Due to the extent of the issue of foreigners residence and the possibilities of their employment, the questions and answers focus mainly on persons who have been issued a residence permit in the Czech Republic in the form of an employee card, blue card and internally transferred employee card.

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