The invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops on the night of February 23-24, 2022 dramatically worsened the security situation in Eastern Europe. We bring you a summary of the most important information that relates to the crisis situation.
Tel. 1212 – extension line 1 - Sanctions for Russia was operationally established for entrepreneurs and Czech companies in connection with the sanction regime and the implementation of measures imposed against the Russian Federation.
I. Brief information on the payment system of Czech entrepreneurs with Russia
If you are in the payment relation with the Russian Federation as part of your business and you are afraid of sanctions imposed on this country, please get in touch with the bank that provides this payment service. Your corporate banking adviser has access to up-to-date information from the Czech National Bank regarding specific sanctions valid and effective in the Czech Republic and can assist you with payment matters.
II. Activities in territories (exhibitions, fairs, PROPED projects, Incoming, missions, mixed bodies)
N.B. The Ministry of Industry and Trade does not prevent interested parties from participating in the event on their own, under the current conditions for entering the country at the time of the event, however, we are not in a position to support them (B2G).
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will organize a seminar on current trade opportunities with Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm. The seminar will be hybrid, with limited opportunities to physically participate at the address of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Politických vězňů 20, Praha 1. It will also be possible to connect via the MS TEAMS platform. Interested parties can register at the e-mail address: viktora@mpo.cz.
Attendance at the seminar must be confirmed.
MIT press releases:
The Ministry of Industry and Trade invites you to a seminar on the current conditions of trade with the Russian Federation
EGAP has suspended export insurance to Russia and Belarus with effect from Thursday, February 24
Extension of the sanction regime against Russia:
The Czech Republic is prepared for a possible reduction in Russian oil and gas supplies to Europe:
Minister Jozef Síkela in Brussels: The Russian invasion has clearly shown that strengthening of the energy self-sufficiency is necessary also in the future
III. Important information for citizens of Ukraine in the Czech Republic
Ukraine - Embassy of Ukraine:
Charlese de Gaulla 29, 160 00 Praha 6
Migration and migration programs: Employee cards, blue cards, long-term visas and short stays
- Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic:
https://www.mvcr.cz/clanek/informace-pro-obcany-ukrajiny.aspx
- CzechInvest:
Accommodation for Ukrainian families:
- Administration of Refugee Facilities of the Ministry of Interior - accommodation for Ukrainian families:
- Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs: special visa, people can apply for allowances in material need:
https://www.mpsv.cz/web/cz/zahranicni-zamestnanost
How can I help now?
For example, you can contribute via the following organizations:
• People in Need: https://bit.ly/3JSGaRx
• Caritas Czech Republic: https://bit.ly/3Hd9K2F
• Memory of the Nation: https://bit.ly/3shHpnk
• Adra: https://bit.ly/3JQSIZN
Useful contacts:
- Office of the Government of the Czech Republic:
- Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic, General Directorate of Customs:
- Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic, Financial Analysis Office:
- Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic:
- https://www.mdcr.cz/
- Czechtrade:
- CzechInvest:
- Ministry of the Interior: https://www.nasiukrajinci.cz/ and https://www.mvcr.cz/ for questions concerning the following areas:
- Residence permit for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic
- Regime of entry of Ukrainians into the Czech Republic
- Visa requirement of Ukrainians
- Traveling to the Czech Republic from Ukraine
- Humanitarian aid in Ukraine
- Health insurance of Ukrainians
- Situation of family members from Ukraine of Ukrainians living in the Czech Republic
- Registration of Ukrainians at the Police of the Czech Republic
- Application of Ukrainians for a residence permit at the embassy
The Ministry of the Interior also operates an info line for foreigners:
- https://www.mvcr.cz/clanek/infolinka-oamp-mv.aspx
- Infoline for Ukrainians: +420 974 801 802
IV. Migration and migration programs
I have a partner, workers, workers in the Russian Federation - how do I get them to the Czech Republic - in the current situation it is rather impossible, the government on Friday 25.2. approved that the issuance of visas to Russian citizens is not in the interest of the Czech Republic and that visa applications will not be accepted, and if the procedure for a visa application already submitted is still pending, it will be stopped. However, entry should be allowed to citizens of the Russian Federation who have a valid residence permit in the Czech Republic and meet the conditions of the protective measure of the Ministry of Health regarding entry into the territory of the Czech Republic.
I have a partner, workers, workers in Ukraine, how do I get them to the Czech Republic - due to the announced mobilization in Ukraine, men aged 18-60 are currently banned from leaving Ukraine. Otherwise, it is possible to come to the Czech Republic with a biometric passport on the basis of visa-free travel, with further formalities being resolved in the Czech Republic. Holders of residence permits in the Czech Republic may also arrive, however, it is necessary to respect the current rules in Ukraine, which may make it impossible to travel to the Czech Republic.
More information can be found on:
- https://www.mvcr.cz/clanek/informace-pro-obcany-ukrajiny.aspx
- https://www.mzv.cz/jnp/cz/cestujeme/aktualni_doporuceni_a_varovani/ukrajina_informace_pro_ceske_obcany_UA.html
I have a partner, worker, workers in Belarus - as I get them to the Czech Republic - citizens with a valid residence permit can still come to the Czech Republic, for the time being there are also government economic migration programs for Belarus and it is possible to include Belarusian citizens in them.
More information can be found on:
I miss the workers from Ukraine, where can they come from, where can the information be found - the Ministry of Industry and Trade implements 3 government programs of economic migration. Two programs for highly qualified foreigners for positions CZ-ISCO 1-3 operate worldwide (newly suspended due to Russia) and a qualified employee program with a capacity of 40,000 Ukrainian workers per year. However, this program also allows you to get workers from other countries - Mongolia, Philippines, India, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Serbia and Montenegro, it is also possible to apply for workers from other countries in accordance with the Government Decree 220/2019 Coll. on the maximum number of applications that can be accepted at embassies.
More information on economic migration programs can be found on:
- https://www.mpo.cz/cz/zahranicni-obchod/ekonomicka-migrace/ekonomicka-migrace-a-vladni-programy--221756/
- https://www.mpo.cz/cz/zahranicni-obchod/ekonomicka-migrace/program-kvalifikovany-zamestnanec--248247/
More information:
Ministry of Interior:
- https://www.mvcr.cz/clanek/informace-pro-obcany-ukrajiny.aspx
- Telephone: +420 974 801 802
- E-mail: ukrajina@mvcr.cz
Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs:
VZP (General Insurance Company) - launches a website in Ukrainian and joins assistance centres in Ukraine:
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