Famous Celebrations in the Czech Republic

Each country has its own holidays, celebrations and cultural traditions. The Czech Republic is no different and while they follow some commonly celebrated holidays (like Christmas and Easter) they also have their very own. Let’s discover them together! February 2: Hromnice Hromnice is...

Top essential Czech words for beginners

Language barriers can be one of the main stressors when moving to a new country. Especially when the language is as complex as Czech! We’ve put together an essential 10 words and phrases to get you started upon your arrival to the Czech Republic. Knowing these will help you...

Renting in Prague. What’s the challenge?

If you are a foreigner looking to move to the Czech Republic, you wouldn’t be alone, especially not in Prague. According to the latest census, over 1,3 million people live in the city and, with the active workforce numbering approximately 700,000, it is estimated that more than 25% of...

Confirmation of Accommodation

Confirmation of Accommodation (CoA) is required by the Ministry of the Interior for the purposes of visa and residence applications (Pursuant to Act No. 326/1999 Coll.). When obtaining Residence Permit in the Czech Republic, the Confirmation of Accommodation completely supplements a...

New in Prague? Discover the Best Parks

Prague is one of the greenest cities in the World. According to the HUGSI Index, an AI-powered satellite solution that quantifies the greenness of cities around the world, Prague is ranked 13th globally and 9th in Europe in terms of availability of public green spaces. In fact, they...

Prague: The Dog Lovers Capital of Europe

Last summer, Prague was named the 4th most Dog-Friendly city in the World. For locals, this comes as no surprise: in 2019 it was reported that over 40% of households in the Czech Republic included a dog. Czechs simply love dogs, and this translates into the culture. Dogs are...

Registered Mail in the Czech Republic

What is a registered mail (“Doporučený dopis”)? Registered mail is a form of a delivery of the mail by the Czech Post to the hands of the receiver. To send a letter as registered, a small form called “Podací lístek” has to be filled out. “Podací lístek” also includes an option...

How To Verify Signature or Document in the Czech Republic?

Do you need to officially duplicate a document or have your signature verified? Here is a brief guide on how you can easily do that without speaking Czech! What is Czech Point? Czech Point is a branch of the Czech Ministry of Interior that allows certain...