Closure of the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Vancouver

Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Vancouver ceased its activities and was closed by May 31, 2009.

The Czech Republic took over the presidency of the EU Council

After French presidency, the Czech Republic has assumed the presidency to the Council of the European Union for the first half of 2009.

Green Card - long-term residence for employment purposes

The green card is a permit for long-term residence for employment purposes in the Czech Republic under special circumstances. A foreigner who has a green card issued for a specific job is entitled to reside in the Czech Republic and work in a job for which the green card was issued.