This means that citizens of these countries do not need to obtain any employment permit to work in the Czech Republic, but only a residence permit.

The purpose of this regulation is to reduce administrative burden on employers and make the Czech labour market more attractive to foreigners from these countries.

However, it is important to note that free access to the labour market does not provide foreigners with the right to reside in the Czech Republic, and they still need to apply for a residence permit according to standard procedures.

If citizens of the selected countries plan to work in the Czech Republic for up to 3 months, they must apply for a Schengen visa for employment purposes at the embassy. If their planned employment extends beyond the 3-month period, they must leave the Czech Republic and apply for a long-term residence permit at any embassy of the Czech Republic.

For employment periods exceeding 3 months, citizens of the selected countries must apply for a non-dual employee card at any embassy of the Czech Republic. Highly qualified foreigners can still apply for a blue card, which provides advantages for mobility within the EU, family reunification, and social security.

Citizens of the selected countries who are posted or seconded to the Czech Republic by an employer established in a third country also do not need a work permit, but they must obtain a residence permit. The same applies to citizens of the countries specified in the regulation who were previously entitled to enter the Czech labour market under concluded memoranda and working holiday programmes.