Czech Republic suspends work permits for economic reasons

The Czech Republic has stopped issuing work permits to several countries’ nationals in view of the economic crisis. The measure concerns Moldova, Mongolia, Thailand, Ukraine and Vietnam and may stay in effect for several weeks or months. Foreign nationals who are in the country legally and are unable to find work because of the crisis can ask for the government to cover the cost of their fare home. They will also be given food and accommodation until their departure and get 500 euros as a bonus.