The Czech government has introduced a new policy allowing Taiwanese nationals to work in the country without needing a work permit. With this change, Taiwan joins nine other countries—Australia, Japan, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Israel, and Singapore—whose citizens benefit from this exemption. Authorities have stated that these measures will take effect in the coming months, aiming to attract skilled professionals and strengthen the local labor market. According to data from the Ministry of Labour, 80 men and 105 women from Taiwan were employed in the Czech Republic last year.
This regulation was recently approved following an earlier attempt last year. While the previous proposal did not progress, the latest decision now acknowledges Taiwan as an independent jurisdiction. Officials have indicated that this policy is particularly beneficial for highly skilled workers earning above-average salaries. It was also noted that nationals from the ten exempted countries have a strong record of legal employment in the Czech Republic, without history of illegal residence or asylum applications.
Regarding short-term visas, Schengen states received a total of 1,255 applications from Taiwanese nationals. Nearly 93 percent of these applications were approved, while 4.7 percent were denied, according to data from SchengenVisaInfo. France and Germany were the most popular destinations, with 359 and 279 applications submitted to their respective consulates, while the Czech Republic processed 59 applications. The policy change is expected to strengthen economic and professional ties between Taiwan and the Czech Republic while making it easier for Czech businesses to hire international talent.
