Czech Republic not to issue visas to Russians, Belarusians through March 2023

Czech Republic will not be issuing visas and temporary residence permits to Russian and Belarusian citizens through March 2023, the Czech News Agency said, noting that the government backed the Foreign Ministry's decision.

The decision will protect foreign political interests and to ensure the security of Czech Republic, the statement said.

The only exception will be made for humanitarian visas. The decision will not apply to Russian and Belarusian citizens who already have a residence permit and wish to extend it, as well as families of foreigners with a residence permit in Czech Republic.