There are some important changes affecting some foreigners living in the Czech Republic, even if they have long-term residency. The changes come into effect in August, Prague.tv writes.

A list of the most important changes was compiled by the Consortium of Migrants Assisting Organizations in the Czech Republic, an umbrella organization for Czech non-profit organizations working in the field of migration.

The new rules mostly affect people coming from outside the EU.

1. Transition to a business residence

2. Cancellation procedure

3. Change of employer

4. Request for permanent residence from the fiction of residence

5. Family members without a residence permit

6. Permanent stay for an adult dependent child

7. Application for residence from tolerated status/tolerance visa

8. Employee card for shareholders and managing directors of companies who also work for their a company