Imagine you are living in a rented apartment. All of a sudden your boiler stops working and your landlord tells you it has to be replaced. After a while, you will receive an invoice for the repair. Should you pay for it or not? Is this your responsibility? Keep reading if you want to understand the rules of minor repairs in an apartment you rent in the Czech Republic!
Category: Expat
6 Tips for Flat Rental Hunters in Brno
Moving to other country is always full of challenges, especially when it comes to the “flat for rent hunting”. Here are some useful tips for everyone who is looking for a place to live in the Czech Republic. They are based on our own experience with relocation of thousands of people, that’s why these tips are likely to make the process of seeking go smoothly.
Our New Expat & Immigration Consultant: I am Fascinated by Foreign Cultures!
Zuzana Ledbova is a curious minded, enthusiast traveler with a natural talent for foreign languages. As being the new Expat & Immigration Consultant at Foreigners Prague office, we have asked her a few questions so you get to know her better!
Obligation for EU Citizens to Report a New Address in the Czech Republic
Not everybody knows, that even when EU citizens arrive in the Czech Republic and plan on staying here for a long period (meaning for more than 30 days), there are some legal commitments they have to fulfill. Registration of their new address is surely one of them. Why is it so important and who is obligated to do this? Let’s sort it out!
Changes in the Health Insurance Admission Concerning Self-Employed Persons in 2019
We said goodbye to 2018 and now we need to learn what has the year 2019 prepared for us. The price for VZP (General Health Insurance Company in the Czech Republic) has increased for OSVČ (self-employed people) again.
One Day Trips From Prague
Prague is a wonderful city with plenty of activities to do but it is also surrounded by many other beautiful places worth a visit any time of the year. Some of them are achievable in one day even: the towns of Kutná Hora and Český Krumlov.
New Norms for the Holders of Trade Licence in the Czech Republic in 2019
Here are some important information for the holders of trade licence in the Czech Republic! It’s regarding not only Czech citizens, but expats as well. Read the article and find out what the upcoming year of 2019 is preparing for you!
Long-term Visa: Why Is It Convenient to Apply for Longer Health Insurance?
When you are applying for a visa in the Czech Republic, remember it will probably take between 2 and 3 months or even longer to get it. The official time limit to get your visa is 90 days stated by the Czech immigration law. Nevertheless, it might happen that the embassy will exceed this limit. Therefore, it is better for you to apply for longer health insurance (1 year and 2-3 months or longer). Why?
Legal Matters in the Czech Republic? 9 Topics Covered by the Attorney at Law
We talked to Eliška Flídrová, the professional lawyer from ExpatLegal company that provides legal advisory for expats in the Czech Republic and asked her several questions which could be both future foreign newcomers as well as current Czech expats seeking the answers for.
A Useful List of Embassies and Consulates in the Czech Republic!
Are you facing issues regarding your personal documents (for instance, a lost passport) and you’ve been told that to get a new one you have to go to your embassy (or consulate)? Keep reading and you will find the list of the main ones available in the Czech Republic!