Your health is very important, that’s why health insurance that guarantees a reasonable price and quality health care is so significant. It is also obligatory when you are in the Czech Republic. Together with our partner health insurance company we offer you comprehensive health insurance for foreigners that meets all the Czech law requirements, and […]
Category: Practical tips for expats
Category for articles about any practical tips for expats living in the Czech Republic.
Internet providers in CZ
The largest provider of Internet in the Czech Republic is UPC. They have the most competitive prices and fastest connection. Foreigners.cz is in collaboration with UPC so that we can bring you the best service, and have your connection arranged at no extra cost. Sometimes we can even get you better deals and quicker installation. […]
Apartment Handover
After challenging apartment search, having a signed lease agreement in your hand surely feels like a great relief. But don’t put down the guard just yet 🙂 There is one more crucial step awaiting: actual apartment handover. It is the process, when the landlord is handing the apartment to the tenant. It is also your […]
Czech Lease Agreement
We have all been through this during our first months in a foreign country – searching for a nice apartment, signing the deal with the landlord and happily moving in. However, it is normal to have certain concerns, as we all do, when signing something that we don’t fully understand. For example – a lease […]
How to Pay Bills Like a Pro
Utility bills and rent Your monthly payments to your landlord will consist of agreed monthly rent and utility payments. In some cases, utilities are included into monthly rent, which means you transfer money to the landlord and he/she proceeds with the payment to the provider. A different situation is, when the utility payments have been […]
Truth about your Landlord
Who is your Landlord? The official definition of the word Landlord states, that a landlord is the owner of the house, apartment or other real estate, which is rented or leased to another individual (tenant). In case you’re renting out the apartment or a house directly from the owner, you’ll probably meet him/her at least […]
Know What You’re Paying For
Rent in Prague Average monthly rent in Prague is between 15’000 – 20’000 CZK (40-60 m2 apartment). The price depends on the location, condition of the apartment (furnished or not, renovated or not). The most expensive districts are Prague 1 – Old Town, Mala Strana and Prague 2 – Vinohrady. Some luxury apartments can cost […]
Benefits of Buying Property in Prague
In a fast-changing world, it’s significant to create a secure and stable environment. Making money is important, however, making the money work for you is even more crucial. And what’s the optimal way to increase your wealth is to make a smart investment. While there are different options for your future invesment – such as investing […]
Czech Tax Declaration
If you have owned Czech trade license in 2015 (e.g. you were self-employed), you are obliged to file a tax declaration for 2015. Deadline for filling in your tax report is the end of March 2016. By the 31st of March 2016, you need to give the report to your local tax office (district of […]
Czech Employment Laws
Employment in brief Working hours: 40 working hours maximum / per week Days off: minimum 4 weeks per year vacation Salary: minimum wage 50.60 czk / per hour if paid hourly. Or 8500 czk per month. Maternity leave: a female employee is entitled to 28 weeks’ maternity leave. – In order to test you as […]