Accommodation and relocation
Questions, answers and WorkMarket.eu guides about working and living in Czechia.
6 questions
- 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 - 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 - 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 - GuideAccommodation and relocation
How do I get around using public transport?
Czech cities have shared tickets for trams, buses and metro. In Prague you can buy tickets in the PID Lítačka app, at machines, or by contactless card in many vehicles. Validate a paper ticket when required, because insp
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideAccommodation and relocation
Where can I look for a room or flat to rent?
Many workers start in employer or agency accommodation and rent privately later. When renting, see the place or a live video first, check that the address exists, and never pay a deposit before you have a written contrac
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideAccommodation and relocation
What should I check before accepting employer accommodation?
Ask for the address, room occupancy, full price, deposit, deductions, cancellation terms and what happens when employment ends. Confirm which information the provider can supply for residence documentation.
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
General information, not a decision about your individual case. Laws change — check the official source and the review date.
