Zpřísnění možnosti vstupu ruských občanů na území ČR

Stricter entry of Russian citizens into the Czech Republic

From 25 October 2022, Russian citizens who arrive with a valid short-term ("Schengen") visa issued for tourism, sport or cultural purposes by any EU Member State will be denied entry to the Czech Republic.

The measure should apply to Russian citizens travelling to the Czech Republic by air from the external border of the Schengen area. If tourists arrive from another Schengen state, they will be allowed entry.

The Czech Republic has already suspended the issuance of visas for Russian and Belarusian citizens at Czech embassies abroad shortly after the start of the Russian aggression. Applications by Russian and Belarusian citizens for visas or long-term residence permits can only be submitted under a few specified exceptions - for example, by family members of EU citizens and some foreigners who are already long-term residents of the Czech Republic.

The current government regulation is effective until 31 March 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact the authors of this article or the EY tax team with whom you regularly work.

Authors:

Jan Lachmann

Eva Babincová