Useful Links & Resources
Official offices, NGOs and essential 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!
Your Europe — Residence Formalities
EU portal with step-by-step guides on residence registration and permits
Official Application Forms (MOI)
Download the official application forms for visas and residence permits — only official forms are accepted
🤝 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.
La Strada Czech Republic
Help for victims of trafficking and labor exploitation
Integration of Foreigners in the Czech Republic (cizinci.cz)
Government-backed portal with practical information for life in CZ — pre-departure manuals, employment, and integration services
European Website on Integration (EWSI)
European Commission database of integration practices, policy developments, and national-level information for migrants in the EU
🏥 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
Záchranka (Emergency App)
Official emergency app — one-tap SOS calling with GPS location to rescuers
⚖️ 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
EU Solidarity with Ukraine Portal
Official EU portal with information for people fleeing the war in Ukraine
💼 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
EURES — Living & Working Conditions CZ
Official EU database on legal requirements, registration, and work conditions in Czechia
Job Vacancies for Foreigners (MPSV)
Official government portal for job vacancies available to non-EU foreigners
🏛️ Brno Resources
Brno for Foreigners (Official)
Official information for foreigners living in Brno — registration, schools, services
Integration Centre Brno
Free Czech courses, legal help and social support for foreigners in Brno
🍺 Plzeň Resources
Integration Centre Plzeň
Integration services, Czech courses and support for foreigners in Plzeň
Plzeň City — Foreigners Info
Official city services and information for foreign residents
📱 Apps, News & Consumer Info
Moje Praha (City App)
Official Prague city app — local services, events, transport, and news for residents
Expats.cz Daily News
Latest news, alerts, and updates for the expat community in Czech Republic
dTest — Consumer Protection
Czech consumer protection organization — product reviews, rights advice, and dispute help