We would like to share with you the latest practical information that we are encountering in our negotiations with companies regarding the provision of visas for their employees.
Rádi bychom se s Vámi podělili o aktuální praktické informace, se kterými se setkáváme v rámci jednání se společnostmi ve věci zajištění víz pro jejich pracovníky.
- Can a foreigner givea power of attorney to represent the employer in administrative proceedings for the issue of an employee card?
Yes. - What if the application suffers from defects? (e.g. missing signatures on accommodation documents).
The applicant will be asked to remedy the defects in the application.
If the foreigner has an authorised representative, he/she will be contacted through him/her. The time limit for issuing a decision does not run during this period. - Who handles the application?
Department of Asylum and Migration Policy of the Ministry of the Interior. - What is the legal deadline for processing an employee card application?
60/90 days from the date of application. - How can I find out the result of my application?
The foreign national is informed by the embassy that submitted the application.
Status of proceedings: https://frs.gov.cz/ The alien or the authorised representative may ask questions about the status of the proceedings and inspect the file. The employer doesn’t. - When can a foreigner come to the Czech Republic?
After the Ministry of the Interior has issued a positive decision, the embassy will mark the foreigner’s travel document with a visa for a stay of more than 90 days for the purpose of receiving an employee card on which he/she can come to the Czech Republic. - Will further demands be made of the foreigner?
Yes. He/she must provide proof of travel health insurance until he/she becomes a member of the Czech public health insurance after commencing employment and, in the meantime, according to the protective measure of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic, confirmation of the provision of health care accommodation and return. - Co musí cizinec udělat po příjezdu do České republiky?
Report to the Asylum and Migration Policy Department of the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic within 3 days (currently 30 days is sufficient due to protection measures) - When does a foreigner get an employee card?
Once at the Asylum and Migration Policy Department, he or she provides the fingerprints necessary for the production of the card in the form of a biometric card, which is produced within a few we - When can a foreigner start working?
Immediately after a visit to the Asylum and Migration Policy Department, he or she is issued with a certificate of eligibility for an employee card, which is valid until the time of receipt of the completed card
And we would also like to draw your attention to the obligations regarding the pandemic situation. Please also note that the information is for information purposes only and is subject to change. It is therefore important to check that they are up to date.
At the same time, we have to say that the biggest problem for employers, individuals, appears under point no. 8 when they do not even know the information about the obligation associated with the arrival. However, ignorance is no excuse and there are unnecessary fines…
And how are you? Did you find yourself in it too? If you are dealing with any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact us – we will be happy to help.