15 Years with Foreigners Group: Gala Night Celebrates a Unique Milestone

Foreigners Group marked its 15th anniversary with a spectacular Gala Night at the Museum of Applied Arts in Brno. The event celebrated the company’s journey of supporting expats with relocation and integration services in the Czech Republic. Guests enjoyed a creative theme, “Made by Czech,” live music, guided tours, and the chance to forge meaningful connections, making the evening an unforgettable celebration of collaboration and friendship.

Important Update: Legal Stamps to Become Invalid After December 31, 2024

Updated on December 20, 2025. Do you use legal stamps to pay administrative fees in the Czech Republic? As of January 1, 2025, these stamps, often required at Ministry of Interior offices such as the Department of Asylum and Migration Policy, will no longer be valid. Prepare in advance to avoid any issues. Learn how to […]

Key Changes to Health Insurance and Flat-Rate Tax for 2024: A Guide for Self-Employed Workers in the Czech Republic

As we entered 2024, the government introduced significant changes to health insurance and flat-rate tax for self-employed individuals (OSVČ) in the Czech Republic. These updates may, therefore, affect your business activities, particularly if you are a foreign national working in the country. This article provides an overview of the new regulations, highlighting your responsibilities and what […]

Don’t Fall For These Scammers In Czechia

#LifeInCzechia There is a new threat for fresh freelancers in the Czech Republic. They are increasingly becoming targeted by scammers posing as an official association. Watch out and don’t fall for their lies. How can you recognize it’s a scam? Let’s learn more in this article!

Czech Republic’s Tobacco Ban 2024: Current Regulations and Future Outlook

On Tuesday (September 17th) the European Commission proposed to extend a smoking ban to even more public areas. The new regulation would apply to traditional tobacco products, vapes, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco. The 2009 Council Recommendation strengthened smoke-free legislation within public spaces, as well as EU cooperation on tobacco control. This created a strong base for the new legislation, which will probably come into force next year. Here is what we know for now …

Shifting the Burden: Permanent Residence Applicants Will Pay for Their Own Language Tests

#LifeInCzechia The Czech Ministry of the Interior has announced a significant change in its policy regarding language exams for applicants seeking permanent residence in the Czech Republic. As of the beginning of the new year, the ministry plans to cease issuing and reimbursing vouchers for language exams and increase the price limit for these exams. This change is part of a broader amendment to government regulations aimed at streamlining the process for permanent residence applicants, including those applying through the highly skilled worker scheme and those seeking Czech citizenship. While this move has raised concerns among some individuals, there are strong reasons for supporting this change.

Foreigners Company Opens a New Branch in Pardubice

The drums are drumming and….We hereby announce that the Foreigners company is opening a new branch in Pardubice! We can proudly say that the Foreigners team is like a big family. We appreciate each other. We help each other. We grow together. Because Together We Move the World Forward. This time we are delighted to announce that our long-term employee Martina Chalupníková has decided to make a significant step in her career and open a new branch of the Foreigners company in her hometown Pardubice! And we are more than happy!

Lex Ukraine IV: Refugees Can Now Extend Temporary Protection in Czechia until 31/3/2024

#LatestNewsCzechia Good news for Ukrainian refugees! You now have the option to extend your Temporary Protection (TP) until 31 March 2024! The Czech government has finally passed the new amendment of Lex Ukraine, known as Lex Ukraine IV. How do you extend? And what is the deadline for extension? We’ve summed it all up for you.