Factsheet for measure
CZ-2022-13/2195
– measures in Czechia
Temporary protection visas for Ukrainian refugees
Víza za účelem dočasné ochrany pro ukrajinské uprchlíky
Background information
Since 22 March 2022, Ukrainian refugees have been able to apply for temporary protection visa, which enables, among others, free entry to the Czech labour market.
This type of visa, based on the Act No. 65/2022 Coll., on certain measures in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of Ukraine caused by the invasion of the Russian Federation troops (called Lex Ukraine), replaced visa for a stay over 90 days for leave to remain in the territory (special long-term visa for citizens of Ukraine).
Content of measure
This kind of visa is provided especially to the following persons:
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To citizens of Ukraine who resided in Ukraine before 24 February 2022 and then left Ukraine.
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To citizens of Ukraine who entered the Czech Republic legally without a visa or based on a short-term visa and, by 24 February 2022, still resided in the Czech Republic based on this short-term visa or without a visa and at the same time do not have any long-term visa or residence permit issued by another state or temporary protection in another EU country.
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To third-country nationals, stateless persons and foreigners who were granted some form of international protection in Ukraine and who resided in Ukraine before 24 February 2022 and then left Ukraine.
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To family members of persons referred in 1–3 points who stayed together in Ukraine before 24 February 2022 and then together left Ukraine.
Ukrainian refugees granted temporary protection visa, are covered by public health insurance for up to 30 days retroactively and are free to entry Czech labour market without any other permits.
Use of measure
According to
Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic
, as of 23 April 2022, 305,890 of temporary protection visas were published.
Target groups
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Workers
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Businesses
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Citizens
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Does not apply to workers
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Does not apply to businesses
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Migrants or refugees
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Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
EU (Council, EC, EP)
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No special funding required
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Informed
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Agreed (outcome) incl. social partner initiative
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Form
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Not applicable
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Direct consultation outside a formal body
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Unknown
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Main level of involvement: Unknown
Involvement
No information available.
Views and reactions
Supportive, however, trade unions also apply for an immediate termination of economic migration projects which have been realised since 2015 and should have brought foreign workers to the Czech Republic. Trade unions believe that the increasing number of potential employees can negatively affect the rate of unemployment and wage level.
Sources
