No More Paperwork: Czechia Prepares a Digital Revolution for Migrants

Full digitalization of migration procedures

The Czech government is preparing a major reform that will transform how residence permits are processed for foreigners. A new draft law aims to fully digitalize migration procedures, making them faster and less bureaucratic.

The launch of the new digital system is scheduled for 2029.

Personal accounts for every migrant

A key feature of the reform is the introduction of a personal electronic account for each foreign resident. This will allow users to:

• submit documents online;
• receive official notifications from authorities;
• track application status in real time.

The system is expected to significantly improve communication between migrants and state institutions.

Less paperwork, more automation

The platform will enable automatic data exchange between government agencies, eliminating the need to repeatedly submit the same documents.

Why the reform is needed

Authorities say the move is driven by a growing workload on migration services. Each year, officials process not only residence applications but also more than 630,000 additional administrative requests, including address changes and document updates.

Digitalization is expected to reduce this burden and improve efficiency.

New rules for EU citizens

The draft law also introduces changes for EU citizens. From 2030, those staying in Czechia for more than 90 days will be required to register, whereas the procedure is currently voluntary.

What will change

The government emphasizes that the reform will not alter the core conditions for obtaining residence permits. Instead, it focuses on modernizing the system, reducing bureaucracy, and improving migration management.

Overall, Czechia is taking a major step toward a fully digital public administration system, making services faster, more transparent, and accessible online.