“Three Strikes and You’re Out”: How Minor Offences Can Affect Your Residence in the Czech Republic

One wild night out could put your stay in the Czech Republic at risk.

Sounds exaggerated? Unfortunately, it isn’t.

A new legal rule, informally referred to as the “three strikes” rule, allows authorities to cancel or refuse to extend a foreign national’s residence permit if they repeatedly commit misdemeanours. This may apply even if you have a valid employment contract, perform your job without any issues and have been living in the Czech Republic for years.

What expat parents should know about Czech secondary school entrance exams

From 1 February to 20 February 2026, families in the Czech Republic are submitting applications to secondary schools through the DiPSy system. For expat parents, this process can be especially confusing, because children who studied abroad or do not speak Czech as their first language often have different rules for entrance exams. Who is considered […]