Information Publication for Foreigners Czech Republic
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MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC The Information Publication for Foreigners in the Czech Republic pro- vides an overview of the basic information on the Czech Republic. It aims to help foreigners coming primarily from outside the EU countries to get InformationInformation PublicationPublication better understanding of common life situations, which they may encounter within the process of integration into the Czech society. Apart from the ba- sic information on the Czech Republic, the Publication informs about the forfor ForeignersForeigners structure and functioning of the public administration dealing with emer- gency situations, education system, healthcare and social security, employ- ment, residence, transport and other issues. Moreover, it should serve as a comprehensible and practical guide, which refers to more detailed infor- CzechCzech RepublicRepublic mation sources in case of further interest in a given field. The information contained in the Publication refers to conditions applicable as of 1. 1. 2011 if not stated otherwise. The Publication is also available in an electronic version at http://www.cizinci.cz, in section Information Materials and Guides and also at http://www.imigracniportal.cz. The Publication has been published in Czech, English, Ukrainian, Russian, Mongolian and Vietnamese. 20112011 ENGLISH VERSIONVERSION Information Publication for Foreigners Czech Republic Prague 2011 © Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic, 2011 ISBN 978-80-7312-068-9 CONTENTS: 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5 2. General Introduction about the Czech Republic ..................................................................................... 7 Comprehensive information sources reference ........................................................................................ 9 3. Structure and functioning of the Executive, legislative and Judicial powers; public administration ........ 10 3. 1. The Parliament of the Czech Republic ........................................................................................... 10 3. 2. The Executive ..................................................................................................................................... 10 3. 3. Courts, Public Prosecutor´s Office ................................................................................................. 11 3. 4. Public Administration ...................................................................................................................... 11 3. 5. eGovernment in CR .......................................................................................................................... 13 3. 6. Official language at the authorities ................................................................................................. 14 References to similar information resources .......................................................................................... 15 4. Foreigner’s stay on the territory of the Czech Republic/Schengen and citizenship .......................... 16 4. 1. Basic Information on Foreigner’s Residence ................................................................................. 16 4. 2. Temporary residence on the territory of the Czech Republic/Schengen ................................... 16 4. 3. Permanent Residence in the Czech Republic ................................................................................ 25 4. 4. Biometric data in residence permit cards ...................................................................................... 29 4. 5. Other important information .......................................................................................................... 31 4. 6. Birth number ..................................................................................................................................... 33 4. 7. Citizenship of the Czech Republic .................................................................................................. 33 References to similar information resources .......................................................................................... 34 5. Where to seek help ..................................................................................................................................... 37 5. 1. Attorneys ............................................................................................................................................ 37 5. 2. Ombudsman ...................................................................................................................................... 37 5. 3. Consumer Protection, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority ................................................... 37 5. 4. Corruption ......................................................................................................................................... 37 5. 5. Managing Emergency Situations ..................................................................................................... 38 5. 6. Managing Other Emergency Situations ......................................................................................... 39 6. Education System and Education Recognition ...................................................................................... 42 6. 1. Pre-primary education ..................................................................................................................... 43 6. 2. Compulsory and primary education .............................................................................................. 43 6. 3. Secondary education ......................................................................................................................... 44 6. 4. Advanced vocational training .......................................................................................................... 45 6. 5. Recognition of foreign education in primary, secondary and advanced vocational schools .... 46 6. 6. Universities ......................................................................................................................................... 46 6. 7. Recognition of foreign university education and qualification ................................................... 47 6. 8. Recognition of professional qualification ...................................................................................... 47 6. 9. Other forms of education: language courses, Czech courses and education for adults ........... 48 References to detailed information resources ........................................................................................ 49 7. Healthcare system and health insurance ................................................................................................. 51 7. 1. Public Health Insurance ................................................................................................................... 51 7. 2. Travel Health Insurance ................................................................................................................... 53 7. 3. Mandatory vaccination ..................................................................................................................... 55 7. 4. Organization of Health Care System in the Czech Republic ....................................................... 55 7. 5. Protection and Promotion of Public Health .................................................................................. 56 7. 6. Ticks in the Czech Republic ............................................................................................................ 57 References to similar information resources .......................................................................................... 58 8. Employment ................................................................................................................................................ 59 8. 1. Employment of Foreigners – procedure ........................................................................................ 59 8. 2. Labour Law Relations ....................................................................................................................... 61 8. 3. Employee’s Rights and Obligations ................................................................................................. 62 8. 4. Employment Procurement and Other Employment Services ..................................................... 63 3 8. 5. Trade Unions ..................................................................................................................................... 64 References to similar information resources .......................................................................................... 65 9. Running Business in the Czech Republic ................................................................................................ 66 9. 1. Commercial Activities on Trading Certificate .............................................................................. 66 9. 2. Trading Companies ........................................................................................................................... 67 References to similar information resources .......................................................................................... 68 10. Social security ...........................................................................................................................................