Celebrating New Year’s in the Czech Republic? Discover Silvestr traditions and tips so you can welcome the New Year like a local!
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Intro to Renting in the Czech Republic
Renting in the Czech Republic? Learn about deposits, paperwork, and legal tips to avoid surprises. Make your move stress free with expert advice!
How to Prove Your Czech Roots and Get a Residence Permit in Czechia
Have Czech roots and dream of living in the heart of Europe?
If your parents or grandparents were of Czech nationality, you might be eligible for a special confirmation that can make your move to Czechia easier. It’s not a fast track to citizenship, but it can help you apply for a Czech Schengen visa or permanent residence with less hassle.
Your Privacy and Biometric Data under the EU’s New EES System
Your fingerprints and face data are now part of border control. But how safe are they?
As the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) begins operation on October 12, 2025, travellers from non-EU countries will now encounter a more automated border control process. Among the most sensitive changes is the biometric data collection, including fingerprints and facial images.
Support Options for Foreigners After Termination of Employment
Losing your job in the Czech Republic can be stressful, especially for foreign nationals navigating unfamiliar systems. While our previous article explained how to maintain health insurance coverage after job loss, this article expands — detailing essential steps, available benefits, and legal requirements to help you through the transition.
Having a Baby in the Czech Republic: What Foreign Parents Need to Know
Expecting a child in the Czech Republic as a foreigner? Here’s a quick overview of residence rules and health insurance for newborns—and how we can help you sort it out.
Lost your job as a holder of a dual Employee Card? Who covers your health insurance now?
What happens if your employment in the Czech Republic ends, but your next job won’t start immediately? If you are a holder of a dual Employee Card, there is no need to worry about your health insurance — even during this waiting period.
85 Hours in Budapest
We’re continuing with traveling, this time to Budapest! We spent 85 hours there, the longest weekend we’ve spent so far, and we made the most of our time with the various museums and attractions we visited and the amount of Prosecco we drank.
46 Hours in Munich
Most people take a break from playing tourist after travelling a couple weekends straight, but we went to Munich this weekend! We explored (and munched) alot in 46 hours.
8 Hours in Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia was the next city we visited in Europe. Everyone told us that taking a day trip would be enough to explore the city, but after the day ended I feel I missed a lot of what Bratislava had to offer. Despite that, we saw a whole lot in the very short time we were there.