Ukrainians in the Czech Republic
Ukrainians make up the largest group of foreign workers in the Czech Republic, especially after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine in 2022. As of December 2022, more than 473,216 Ukrainians have received temporary protection in the Czech Republic, making it the largest recipient of Ukrainian refugees in the European Union. The total number of foreigners in the Czech Republic will reach more than 1.1 million in 2022, with Ukrainians representing a significant part of this population.
Increased quotas for Ukrainians
In response to the growing number of immigrants from Ukraine, the Czech Republic has increased the quota for Ukrainian workers under the "Skilled Worker" programme. The move is aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining work visas for Ukrainians and at the same time helping the Czech labour market, which suffers from a shortage of skilled workers.
Skilled Worker Programme for Ukrainians
Ukrainians can take advantage of the "Skilled Worker" programme, which speeds up the process of obtaining a work visa and residence permit. This programme is aimed at skilled workers and includes the following steps:
Necessary documents for Ukrainians:
- Completed long-stay visa application form.
- Valid passport.
- Work permit issued by the Czech Labour Office.
- Confirmation of accommodation.
- Health insurance.
- A copy of the flight reservation.
- Other documents confirming qualifications and work experience.
Application process for Ukrainians:
- Applications should be submitted to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Kiev or Lviv.
- Pre-registration and an appointment is required to apply.
JobsCentr and helping Ukrainians with visas
Our company JobsCentr specializes in providing the complete process of obtaining work visas for foreign workers, including Ukrainians. We take care of the whole process of documents and administration. This means that our partners just need to contact us, tell us what kind of workers they are looking for, and we will take care of everything else. With our service, you can concentrate on your core business while we handle all the paperwork.
Benefits of employing Ukrainians
Ukrainian workers are valued in the Czech Republic for their work ethic, qualifications and willingness to learn new things. Companies in the Czech Republic value their reliability and efficiency. Ukrainians often work in industries where there is a shortage of local labour, such as manufacturing, agriculture and construction.
Prospects and opportunities for Ukrainians
Ukrainians play an important role in the Czech labour market and their numbers are growing thanks to increased quotas and the "Skilled Worker" programme. Our company JobsCentr is ready to help you with the entire process of obtaining a work visa so that your company can reap the benefits of employing skilled Ukrainian workers. For more information, please contact us to find out how we can help you with recruiting foreign employees.