Poslanecká sněmovna schválila novelu tzv. Lex Ukrajina

The Chamber of Deputies approved an amendment to Lex Ukraine

The amendment Lex Ukraine 7 will extend temporary protection until 31 March 2026. The amendment also introduces a special long-term residence for economically self-sufficient Ukrainian refugees. This residence will be issued for a period of 5 years. If interested, citizens of Ukraine will apply for it through online registration. The conditions for obtaining this residence will be specified by a Government Decree. Those who obtain it will be able to apply for permanent residence after 5 years of continuous residence in the Czech Republic.

The amendment also tightens the granting of Czech citizenship to Russian nationals. Czech citizenship will only be granted in cases where applicants demonstrably renounce their Russian citizenship. The drafters justify this measure on the grounds of protecting the security interests of the Czech Republic.

After consideration by the Chamber of Deputies, the amendment must still be considered by the Senate, where we do not expect the amendment to undergo any significant changes.

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Authors:

Eva Babincová

Vanesa Šašková