New Act on the Residence of Foreigners in Czechia: what will change from 2029
Updated: 11 November 2026
On 11 September 2026, the Chamber of Deputies unanimously passed, at third reading, a new Act on the Residence of Foreigners. It is to replace the current Act No. 326/1999 Coll. The bill now goes to the Senate. The expected date of entry into force is 1 January 2029.
- Nothing changes now — the current rules apply.
- Digital procedures: online communication with the Ministry of the Interior and checks via state registers.
- Mandatory registration of EU citizens.
- Faster revocation of residence for crimes and threats to public order.
- The government will get tools to regulate from which countries and for what purpose foreigners come.
- The new act does not change asylum or temporary protection.
Digitalisation
Procedures for granting, checking and revoking residence are to become digital: online communication and automatic checks in linked state databases. For applicants this means less paperwork, but also closer checks that conditions are met.
Registration of foreigners
The state wants a complete picture of all foreigners living in Czechia, so registration will also become mandatory for EU citizens.
Revocation of residence
The act introduces new conditions and faster procedures for revoking the residence of people who commit crimes or threaten public order and security.
Regulating migration
The government will get stronger tools to decide from which third countries, for what purpose and in what numbers foreigners may come.
What it means for you
Until the new act takes effect, the current rules apply — renew your documents as usual. We are following the Senate debate and will update this article as soon as details of the transitional provisions are known.
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