Category: Expat

Articles containing news and important information related to living in the Czech Republic that expats should be aware of.

A Series of Unfortunate Events when Traveling: Part 1, Rakija

Maria Daikou Expat, Featured, Miscellaneous, Places to go, Trips, Uncategorized 2 Comments on A Series of Unfortunate Events when Traveling: Part 1, Rakija

As the title suggests, I’m here to describe to you some unfortunate yet one-of-a-kind snapshots to brighten up your day, while you’re on the requested quarantine.

A long time ago (last October), when borders were open and epidemics were bed-time stories narrated by grandmas, my friend Maria and I (nowadays we prefer to be called Mareya’s duo but that’s another story) decided to go on an adventure in Croatia for two weeks. It was a voluntary program in a shipyard and one of my most beloved memories so far.

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Home Alone: Quarantine Edition

Maria Daikou Expat, Featured, Living, Miscellaneous, Practical tips for expats, Uncategorized 7 Comments on Home Alone: Quarantine Edition

Stuck at home? Quarantine is turning you into a miserable existence? I’m asking you that because it almost had its toll on me!!! But one thing I’ve learned by living on my own is that you can always find a way out if you keep your mind occupied. So I decided to provide you with a seven-step list to overcome your moodiness over this lockdown.

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Coronavirus Motto: My Face Mask Protects You, Yours Protects Me

Maria Daikou Expat, Featured, Health, Miscellaneous, News, Practical tips for expats, Uncategorized Leave a Comment on Coronavirus Motto: My Face Mask Protects You, Yours Protects Me

Coronavirus is a huge issue discussed on a daily basis nowadays. So far, many things have been said concerning the use of masks in public. That’s why we decided to take a moment and address this subject once and for all. For that matter, Petr Ludwig’s Youtube video was extremely helpful.

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Permanent Residency as Security in the Future Emergency Situations

Lucie Patkova Expat, Foreigners' services, Practical tips for expats, Residence permit 39 Comments on Permanent Residency as Security in the Future Emergency Situations

Currently, with the Czech Republic being in the state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic, only expats with valid residence permits can cross the borders and return to the country where they may have families, jobs, homes. If you meet the conditions of holding the permanent residency status in the Czech Republic but you don’t have it yet we strongly recommend submitting your application.

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Coronavirus: How to Handle Anxiety

Joao Almeida Country, Expat, Featured, Health, Practical tips for expats Leave a Comment on Coronavirus: How to Handle Anxiety

On one hand, we can’t simply ignore the present alarming situation and keep going like nothing is happening. On the other hand, we for sure shouldn’t fall into the other extreme and succumb to stress and anxiety. Inevitably, the recent events trigger anxiety in all of us, no matter how emotionally and psychically stable we (think we) are. We are outside of our comfort zones, mentally strained, unsure and wary of things to come. Therefore, it is of highest importance for us to brace ourselves with patience, discipline and kindness.

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Coronavirus in the Czech Republic IX: MOI Offices Operating Limited from March, 16, 2020

Lucie Patkova Expat, Featured, Health, News, Practical tips for expats 2 Comments on Coronavirus in the Czech Republic IX: MOI Offices Operating Limited from March, 16, 2020

In connection with the state of the emergency in the Czech Republic and the prevention of coronavirus, the activities at the offices of the Ministry of the Interior dealing with foreigners’ residence permits will be limited from 16 March 2020.

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Coronavirus in the Czech Republic VII: Traveling from March 16, 2020

Anna Minjaríková Country, Expat, Health, Living, News, Residence permit, Trips, Visa Leave a Comment on Coronavirus in the Czech Republic VII: Traveling from March 16, 2020

From Monday 0:00 AM, March 16, no tourists will be allowed to enter the country, even if they arrive from safe countries. That means that all foreigners who need to get into the Czech Republic but don’t have a residence permit, have to return by this time.

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