Expat Life Guides
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Deadline looms for EU family members to switch from booklets to biometric cards
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Paper booklets will no longer be valid after Aug. 2, 2023 and those who haven't already switched to a biometric card must do so immediately.
TELL US: Share your experiences making friends as an expat in Czechia
Meeting new people in a foreign country is rarely easy and can take some time. We'd like to ask you about your experiences making friends in Czechia.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
What are your rights as an employee in Czechia during a heatwave?
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The Czech Labor Code requires a number of provisions if indoor or outdoor temperatures exceed a certain threshold.
A Prague university's club for Muslim students creates a community based on shared values
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From halal-certified food to a prayer zone, the Islamic club at the Anglo-American University offers Muslim students services making their life easier.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
QUIZ: Are you ready to drive in Czechia? Test yourself on the driving rules
Test your knowledge of the Czech roads with a selection of questions from the official driving test for the Czech Republic.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague for July 10
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and the Czech Republic.
Working and living in Czechia? New laws for foreigners have gone into effect
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Changes to blue card, employee cards, and health insurance for children of third-country nationals took effect from July 1, 2023.
Czech Interior Ministry launches new user-friendly reservation portal for foreigners
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The new website offers more information than the years-old current system and aims to make the user experience easier.
Prague-based podcasters inspire wanderlust through books, travel, and food
We spoke to Strong Sense of Place podcast hosts Melissa and Dave about their reading habits, favorite places in Prague, and much more.
Happy Pride Month! Safe spaces and resources for the LGBTQ+ community in Prague
Prague has numerous bars, clubs, and organizations which go out of their way to be LGBTQ+ friendly.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague for June 26
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Five key considerations for peace of mind when taking out travel insurance
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Taking out travel insurance is recommended for all foreign trips, but the level of cover required depends on the specifics of your holiday.
Expecting a package? More Czech Post changes starting tomorrow
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As of June 14, letters are being stored at designated successor post offices in most closed branches, while parcels will follow suit from June 23.
EXPLAINED: The rules for working abroad remotely for a Czech-based company
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The rapidly increasing trend of companies allowing employees to work from abroad provides more freedom, though not without administrative obstacles.
