So you have moved to Prague, congratulations! To help you settle in your new home we’ve got the list of mobile apps that will make it easier. Whether learning a language, finding groceries, getting around the city or the top places to discover, this list has got you covered: Duolingo Struggling with the language? Duolingo can […]
Category: Expat
Workshop on Documentary Film Making in Brno
Are you interested in documentary films and would you like to know how they are made? Are you a film student and would like to learn something extra from two international film-makers with over 20 years experience abroad? Do you work in documentary film making and would like to develop your professional skills in English […]
Long-Term Visa Types
If you’ve decided to relocate to the Czech Republic and you are planning to apply for a Czech visa, it’s better to be aware of the immigration process. This article will bring you information on different types of visas and required documents. General required documents for a long-term visa are: A travel document (ID, Passport) Application form 2 Photographs […]
Halloween Memories of an American Expat Living in the Czech Republic
Pumpkin carving, scary costumes, parades with lanterns. Halloween has been celebrated in the Czech Republic as well, although it’s not a traditional Czech holiday. The reason might be commercial but it is also because of many expats in the Czech republic who come from a country where Halloween is an inseparable part of the culture. The […]
How to Find Friends in a New Country
Moving to a different country implies many challenges. Leaving a safe shelter of homeland, facing a new job, looking for an apartment, and, last but not least, making new friends. When you decide to move to a new country it might be based on the fact that some of your friends or family members has […]
Checklist for Foreign Students
In September and early October many foreign students arrive to the Czech Republic to start their first year at a Czech university. As universities in the Czech Republic offer such a variety of study programmes in English, there is no surprise hundreds of lucky students pass the entrance exams with a prospect of studying in […]
Guide to Picking Best Location to Live in Prague
If you plan to move to Prague soon for work or studies you might have already done your research and found out Prague is divided into districts, every one of which has been designated a number. In brief, Prague 1 and 2 are the most central ones, while Prague 12 and 15 are quite remote. […]
Czech School Holidays in 2016-2017
Do you live in the Czech Republic together with your family? If you have kids of school age it might be useful to be aware of their holidays in the 2016/2017 school year calendar so you can plan on your days off or alert grandparents and babysitters. Though pupils and students have just returned to […]
English-Speaking Doctors in Prague
Comprehensive health insurance by Slavia & Foreigners.cz guarantees access to complete medical care in the Czech Republic. Below find a list of contracted English-speaking doctors and medical facilities working with Slavia insurance. – Hospital Na františku Na Františku 847/8, 110 00 Praha 1. Tel: 222 801 111 – MedicalHelp Česká republika s.r.o. Malá Štěpánská 546/10, 12000 Praha 2. Tel: 224 918 532 […]
How to Adapt in a New Country
September is the month of the new arrivals. International students and young professionals arrive to the Czech Republic eager to find their new home in the middle of Europe. According to the statistics, most of them will stay for at least 1 year, although, some may move to CZ permanently. Let’s speak more about what it […]