Czech government proposes new law tightening foreign residency and registration rules

According to the Ministry of the Interior, the proposed legislation will block attempts by illegal residents to remain in the Czech Republic by claiming a local partner, while expanding the ability to revoke residency for criminal offenders and those endangering public order. It modifies the government’s quota management for third-country migrants and increases the responsibility of guarantors, including employers, educational institutions and sports organisations.

The draft also makes registration compulsory for EU citizens residing longer than 90 days, shifting from the current voluntary system. A digital immigration platform is planned for launch in 2029, enabling electronic applications, communications and document delivery, with full EU-citizen registration to follow a year later. The law also includes provisions to lower the state subsidy to the Czech Post and to cap costs for consumer loans, aiming to improve public-service efficiency.