Hello guys! My name is Hana Lahodová and I am an intern at Foreigners Prague from the beginning of January 2019. I am handling PR and marketing tasks for the local office. In this article, I would like to share with you my experience that I gained recently and give you a piece of advice that will save you time.
Category: Practical tips
MOI Prague Guide for Foreign Students: the Place to Go for Your Visa Issues!
More and more foreigners are moving to the Czech Republic to work or study, and Prague is one of the top destinations in the world. Given that, some changes have been made in the city regarding its services to expats, including bureaucratic processes.
Duo Smile: Wear SnoreGuard for Restful and Refreshing Sleep
Eva and Hana Luskačovy are smiley and cheerful English speaking dentists in Brno, who will gladly help you with every problem that bothers you with your teeth. These two lovely sisters not only take care of your well-being, but also share some useful information with you about treating your teeth right. Read the article and find out what piece of advice Eva and Hana have prepared for you this time!
Facing a Rental Increase? Find Out What You Can Do about It
What amount is “normal” and when is it too high? Can you prevent it? What are the tenants’ rights? These and more questions will be answered, just keep on reading.
Minor Repairs in a Rented Apartment: Who Does Pay for Them?
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!
Bureaucracy Behind Flat Renting in the Czech Republic: Lease & Sublease Agreement
Have you found your dream apartment in the Czech Republic and now you are dealing with all of the paper stuff? In this article we will tell you what you should be aware of when collecting all the documents you need.
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.
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.
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?