The Czech government portals every foreigner should use to avoid office visits
From taxes and health insurance to driving and residence, here's what you can handle online, and what still requires a trip to the office.
Rights and risks: What to know before buying a home in Czechia
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From hidden defects to heritage restrictions, these are the issues buyers should understand before signing a Czech property purchase agreement.
Foreign driving licenses in Czechia: Who can drive and who must exchange?
Find out when EU, non-EU and other drivers need to exchange their license or take a test.
Czech digital IDs explained: What you need and how to get started now
From BankID and Portál občana to Datovka and government apps, these tools can save you time, money and unnecessary trips to Czech offices.
Analysis: What does it really cost to live in Prague in 2026?
Prague is no longer the bargain it once was. See where prices have surged, where Prague remains affordable, and how local incomes compare.
Czech salary guide 2026: Pay, taxes, and which language skills earn more
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Everything you should know about getting paid in Czechia, from industry benchmarks to how much you could earn, and what your salary is really worth.
From A2 to B1: Everything you need to know about Czech language tests
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Czech language exams are a major hurdle many. Here’s what the A2 and B1 tests involve, who needs them, and who is exempt.
Buyer beware: The Czech property problems you won't spot during a viewing
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From unapproved renovations to access roads that are not legally accessible, foreign buyers need to check more than what they see during a viewing.
Fall asleep in Czechia, wake up in Europe: A complete guide to sleeper trains from Prague
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After decades of decline, Europe’s night trains are finding a new audience, and the Czech capital is one of the better places to board one.
Everything that changes in August in Czechia – and what else is new
New benefit payments, transport changes, higher energy prices, and back-to-school shopping: Here's what changes in Czechia this August.
Do you need to speak Czech to live in Czechia? Increasingly the answer is yes
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English can take you far in Czechia. But for many expats Czech becomes essential for independence, family, work and a deeper connection to the country.
No cheaper mortgages, no euro soon: What Czech policy means for your money
CNB head Aleš Michl says cheaper mortgages and euro adoption may have to wait, as Czechia weighs inflation risks and control over its own currency.
Born American in Czechia: What parents need to know about travel, passports, and citizenship
Having a child in Czechia as a U.S. citizen comes with paperwork obligations most parents don't know about; and a deadline that can't be extended
The essential checklist for moving out of your apartment in Czechia
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Leaving your Czech apartment? How to get your deposit back and avoid last-minute problems.
Can you work while receiving unemployment benefits in Czechia?
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Czech job seekers can earn limited extra income while registered with the Labor Office, but there are important restrictions.
Buying an apartment in Czechia? Hidden rules foreign buyers need to know
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From cooperative ownership to hidden restrictions, understand exactly what rights come with a Czech apartment before signing a purchase agreement.
Leaving Czechia? How to erase your legal footprint before you go
The administrative checklist: make sure Czechia no longer considers you active, registered, or financially liable.
