Community: Czechia
Questions, answers and WorkMarket.eu guides about working and living in Czechia.
78 questions
- GuideSalaries and cost of living
What are meal vouchers (stravenky) and meal allowance?
Many employers give a meal benefit, either as vouchers or a meal card (stravenky) or as a cash meal allowance (stravenkový paušál) added to your pay. It is a benefit on top of your wage and is not part of the minimum wag
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideUsing WorkMarket.eu
How do I get the Verified badge on my profile?
Upload your visa, residence card or work permit in your account. When the document is clear, current and matches your profile, it is approved automatically or by our team, and a green Verified badge appears next to your
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideInsurance, taxes and administration
How will I get a health insurance card?
When you are employed in Czechia, your employer registers you with a public health insurance company and you receive an insurance card. Until the card arrives, ask the insurance company or your employer for a confirmatio
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideInsurance, taxes and administration
How can I send money home safely and cheaply?
Compare the total cost: the transfer fee plus the difference in exchange rate. Use a bank or a licensed money transfer provider. Never send money to someone you only know online who promises a job, visa or housing, and k
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideAccommodation and relocation
What should I do in my first week after arriving in Czechia?
Keep your passport and visa with you, confirm your accommodation address, and ask your employer or accommodation provider whether your address must be reported to the foreign police. Open a bank account, get a local SIM
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideUsing WorkMarket.eu
How do I add videos and photos of my work to my profile?
Open your profile and find Work portfolio. You can add up to 24 items: YouTube links (including Shorts) or JPG/PNG photos up to 10 MB, each with a title and a short description. You can edit, reorder or remove items at a
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideQualifications and career
How can I prepare for a job interview with a Czech employer?
Re-read the vacancy: place of work, shift pattern, gross monthly salary and whether accommodation or transport is offered. Prepare short examples of similar work you have done. Ask who your employer will be (the company
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideAccommodation and relocation
What happens to employer accommodation if I change jobs?
It depends on your accommodation agreement. Often the room is linked to the job and must be left within a set time after employment ends. Ask for the notice period in writing before you move in, and plan where you will s
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideProblems, rights and safety
Which emergency numbers should I save in Czechia?
112 is the European emergency number; it works from any phone and operators often speak English. Other Czech numbers: 155 ambulance, 158 police, 150 fire brigade and 156 city police.
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideContracts and working conditions
Is a probation period normal in Czech employment contracts?
Yes. Many contracts include a probation period (zkušební doba), during which either side can end the employment more easily. It must be agreed in writing, and the law sets a maximum length. Check the length written in yo
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideProblems, rights and safety
Can my employer or agency keep my passport?
You should keep your own passport and residence card. An employer, agency or landlord should not hold them as security or to stop you leaving a job. If your documents are being withheld, contact the police or a support o
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideAccommodation and relocation
What clothing do I need for winter work in Czechia?
Winters are cold, often below freezing, with snow in many regions. Bring or buy a warm jacket, thermal layers, gloves, a hat and waterproof shoes. For jobs such as construction, the employer provides the protective equip
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideProblems, rights and safety
How can I recognise a fake job offer?
Warning signs: you are asked to pay for a job, visa or contract; the salary is far above similar jobs; there is no company name or address; you are told to travel on a tourist visa to work; or someone wants to keep your
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideUsing WorkMarket.eu
Which languages can I use WorkMarket.eu in?
The site is available in English, Czech and Filipino, and you can switch language at the top of every page. Your account remembers the language you choose. Many official Czech letters and forms are only in Czech, so keep
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideInsurance, taxes and administration
How do I read my Czech payslip?
A payslip (výplatní páska) usually shows your gross wage (hrubá mzda), extra pay for overtime, nights or weekends, deductions for social and health insurance, the income tax advance, other deductions such as accommodatio
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideUsing WorkMarket.eu
Is WorkMarket.eu free for jobseekers?
Yes. WorkMarket.eu never charges workers for finding jobs, applying, creating a profile or using the forum. Employers pay for optional services such as featured vacancies and candidate access. If anyone asks you to pay f
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideUsing WorkMarket.eu
Why do I need to upload a document before applying for jobs?
Employers in Czechia must confirm that a person is allowed to work before hiring them. Uploading your visa, residence card or work permit lets you apply straight away; you do not have to wait for the check to finish. We
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideQualifications and career
Do I need to speak Czech to get a job in Czechia?
Not always. Many factory, warehouse, construction and logistics jobs accept English or basic communication, and vacancies usually state the language needed. Basic Czech still helps with safety instructions, shops, doctor
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideUsing WorkMarket.eu
Can companies message me without my permission?
No. Companies cannot cold-contact jobseekers on WorkMarket.eu. A company can talk with you after you apply to its vacancy or after you accept a connection. Companies with paid Talent Access can send you a vacancy offer o
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideUsing WorkMarket.eu
Can I keep my jobseeker profile private?
Yes. New profiles start private. Your profile appears in People and in public search only after you confirm your email and agree to publish it. You can still apply to vacancies while your profile is private.
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
General information, not a decision about your individual case. Laws change — check the official source and the review date.