I have just arrived
The first 72 hours, first two weeks and first month in Czechia: what to do, where to go and what to avoid.
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News
Life in Czechia
Practical orientation for your situation: official services, documents and current sources.
This is an orientation guide, not individual legal advice. Before acting, check conditions, deadlines and required documents on the official page.
Current places and organisations
Czech for work
Levels A1–B1, where to find free courses, what changed at the Labour Office from 2026, self-study and the permanent residence exam.
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How to track changes to documents
Where official changes are published, how to tell news from a binding rule, which changes to report and by when, and which deadlines are known as of 3 Nov 2026.
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Work: where to start
The right to work, Labour Office registration, job search, contract types, the 2026 minimum wage, recognising qualifications and what to do if your rights are violated.
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Health insurance
Who pays, the 90-day state-paid period, choosing an insurer, the doctor, emergencies, children and special long-term residence.
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Housing and moving
What to do without housing, state humanitarian accommodation (90 days), finding a rental and the lease, proof of accommodation and reporting your address.
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Prague: the first weeks — where to go and what to do
PID transport, finding your way, the Integration Centre, libraries, culture, the Ukrainian community and emergency numbers.
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