The salary requirements for E.U. Blue Card holders and applicants will increase May 1.

Key Points:

  • Effective May 1, the gross monthly salary for EU Blue Cards will increase to CZK 69,248 (about US$2,996).
  • The increase applies to EU Blue Card applicants as well as those applying for an extension.

Additional Information: The increase comes as the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs is relaxing the rules for labor market testing to increase competitiveness in attracting additional skills and talent in the workforce as well as reduce the cost for employers seeking to hire foreign talent.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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