IMPACT — MEDIUM

The government of the Czech Republic will limit the acceptance of visa and residence permit applications from the Schengen area in May.

Key Points:

  • Beginning April 30, Czech consulates in the Schengen area will no longer accept visa and residence permit applications.
  • Applicants from countries in the Schengen area will have to submit visa and residence permit applications at the Consulate General in Dresden, Germany.
  • Individuals can apply for an appointment at the Consulate General in Dresden after March 15, 2023.

BAL Analysis: Czech authorities will limit the acceptance of visa and residence permit applications across the Schengen area to standardize the processing procedures of such applications.

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