In 2021, the Czech Republic received 64 000 new immigrants on a long-term or permanent basis (including changes of status and free mobility), 15% more than in 2020. This figure comprises 22.8% immigrants benefitting from free mobility, 58.2% labour migrants, 17.8% family members (including accompanying family) and 0.5% humanitarian migrants. Around 5 000 permits were issued to tertiary-level international students and 3 700 to temporary and seasonal labour migrants (excluding intra-EU migration). In addition, 54 000 intra-EU postings were recorded in 2021, a ‑10% decrease compared to 2020. These posted workers are generally on short-term contracts.