Useful Contacts & Resources
Official offices, NGOs, and community resources for foreigners in Czech Republic
🏛️ Immigration & Residence
Ministry of Interior (MOI) — Foreigners Police
Register your residence, extend visas, apply for permanent residence
Online Visa Application (VISAPOINT)
Book appointment for visa/residence permit at Czech embassy
Cizinecká policie (Foreign Police)
Report change of address within 3 days of moving. Mandatory!
🤝 Integration & Support Centers
Centrum na podporu integrace cizinců (Integration Centers)
Free Czech language courses, legal advice, social counseling for foreigners
Organizace pro pomoc uprchlíkům (OPU)
Legal help for asylum seekers and refugees. Free of charge.
Člověk v tísni (People in Need)
NGO helping refugees and people in difficult situations. Social services.
La Strada Czech Republic
Help for victims of trafficking and labor exploitation
🏥 Healthcare
Emergency Room (Pohotovost)
Find nearest hospital emergency. Many have English-speaking staff
Foreigner Health Insurance Info
PVZP — most popular health insurer for non-EU foreigners
⚖️ Legal Aid & Rights
Legal Aid for Foreigners (Poradna pro cizince)
Free legal advice for foreigners about residence, work, rights
Czech Ombudsman (Veřejný ochránce práv)
If your rights were violated by a government office
Anti-Discrimination Agency
If you experience discrimination based on nationality or origin
💼 Work & Employment
Work Permit Information
Official info on work permits, employee cards, blue cards
State Labour Inspection Office
Report labor law violations, unpaid wages, unsafe conditions
Employment Office (Úřad práce)
Job listings, unemployment benefits, retraining programs
🗣️ Czech Language & Culture
Czech Language Courses for Foreigners
Free Czech language courses at integration centers