Move to Prague — without the chaos.
Honest, private 1:1 consulting for people moving to or settling into Prague — visas, business setup, banking, healthcare, schools, housing and the cultural rhythm. No commission deals, no upselling — just clear answers from someone who's lived it.
Single sessions or multi-week packages — written quote first.
Video calls worldwide; office hours and walk-alongs in Prague.
Every session ends with a private notes document you can keep.
Visa & Immigration
Clear, plain-language guidance through the Czech immigration system — so you know what to do, in what order, and which steps actually matter.
Visa Consulting
Tourist, student, employment, long-term and digital-nomad routes — explained in plain language. We map the right visa to your situation, the documents you'll need, and the realistic timeline from application to arrival.
- Personalized visa-route recommendation
- Document checklist tailored to your case
- Realistic timeline & cost estimate
- Follow-up email Q&A for 14 days
Residence Permit & Renewal
Long-term residence applications, renewals and changes of purpose — including the Foreign Police step that trips most people up. We prepare the paperwork together so the appointment is the easy part.
- Application & renewal preparation
- Foreign Police registration support
- Address-change & purpose-change handling
- Booking Ministry of Interior appointments
EU Blue Card & Highly-Skilled Workers
For qualified professionals and their employers: how the Blue Card differs from a standard employee card, what the salary thresholds look like in 2026, and how to keep family reunification on the same track.
- Blue Card eligibility check
- Employer documentation guidance
- Family-reunification planning
- Renewal-cycle roadmap
Family Reunification & Partner Visa
Bringing a spouse, partner or children to Prague — including unmarried partners, same-sex partners and dependent parents. We handle the practical and the personal sides honestly.
- Eligibility & document strategy
- Translations & apostille guidance
- Embassy appointment support
- Post-arrival registration
Financial & Business
Setting up your money and your work in the Czech Republic — without the chaos of bad advice from random Facebook groups.
Business Setup (OSVČ / s.r.o.)
Freelancer trade license (živnostenský list / OSVČ) versus s.r.o. company — what each path actually means for taxes, liability, social and health contributions, and your future visa renewals.
- OSVČ vs. s.r.o. comparison for your case
- Trade-license registration walk-through
- Tax & contribution overview
- Vetted accountant & lawyer referrals
Tax & Accounting Referrals
Czech tax basics for newcomers — flat rate vs. real expenses, VAT thresholds, reverse charge for international clients — and a warm intro to an English-speaking accountant who actually returns emails.
- Tax-regime overview
- Annual filing calendar
- VAT & invoicing essentials
- Vetted accountant referral
Bank Account Opening (Personal & Business)
Which Czech banks actually open accounts for non-residents and freelancers, what documents to bring, and how to avoid the 'come back next month' loop. In-person accompaniment available.
- Bank shortlist for your status
- Document preparation
- Optional in-person accompaniment
- Online-banking setup help
Social & Health Insurance Registration
Czech public health insurance (VZP and others), social-security registration for OSVČ, and the difference between commercial and public health cover for visa purposes.
- Insurance-route recommendation
- Registration paperwork
- Monthly contribution overview
- Family-member registration
Digital Nomad & Remote-Work Setup
If you work for a foreign employer or freelance for international clients, your Czech setup looks different. We map the cleanest legal & tax structure for your situation.
- Legal-status comparison
- Tax-residency overview
- Invoicing & contracts
- Banking suggestions
Czech Apostille & Document Certification
Birth certificates, diplomas, marriage certificates — what needs an apostille, where to get certified Czech translations, and how long each step really takes.
- Document checklist
- Apostille routing
- Sworn-translator referral
- Timeline planning
Relocation & Integration
The everyday systems that make a city feel like home — housing, healthcare, schools, transport — and the cultural rhythm that takes longest to learn.
Neighborhood Match
Tell me your life — work, kids, hobbies, budget, commute — and I'll recommend 3 Prague neighborhoods that fit, with honest pros and cons of each, and a walk-along option to feel them in person.
- 3 tailored neighborhood recommendations
- Honest pros & cons for each
- Rent & cost benchmarking
- Optional in-person walk-along
Apartment Hunting Companion
I read the listings, decode the Czech terms (kauce, provize, OV vs. družstvo), join up to 3 viewings with you and review the contract — so you don't sign something you'll regret in month two.
- Listing screening & translation
- Up to 3 in-person viewings
- Contract review
- Handover-protocol guidance
School & Kindergarten Search
Czech state schools, international, bilingual, Montessori, Waldorf — I help you understand the system, the enrollment calendar (the dreaded zápis), and shortlist schools that match your family.
- School-system overview
- Shortlist of 3–5 matching schools
- Enrollment-calendar planning
- Application support
Healthcare Registration & Medical Support
Finding an English-speaking GP, pediatrician, dentist and gynecologist, registering with a public insurer, and knowing when to use a polyclinic vs. a hospital. Less Google, more guidance.
- Insurance registration help
- GP & specialist shortlist
- Pediatric & maternity guidance
- Emergency-system overview
Driver's License Exchange & Vehicle Registration
Exchanging your foreign license for a Czech one, importing a car, and the realities of driving (and parking) in Prague. We handle the office visits and the paperwork.
- License-exchange guidance
- Vehicle import & registration
- Insurance routing
- Parking-zone info
Diploma Nostrification & University Applications
Getting your foreign diploma recognized in the Czech Republic, and applying to Czech universities (in Czech or English) — including scholarships and student-visa coordination.
- Nostrification-route mapping
- University shortlist
- Application support
- Student-visa coordination
Settling-In Companion (First 30 Days)
Your first 30 days in Prague, with a real person on call. Bank, insurance, transit pass, post office, mobile plan, the small wins. Designed to compress 3 months of confusion into 4 weeks.
- Kick-off planning session
- Weekly check-ins
- On-call WhatsApp support
- Final 'you're set' review
Language & Cultural Onboarding
Not a Czech course — a session on the cultural rhythm: how meetings work, how friendships form, what Czechs mean (and don't mean) when they say things, and how to be politely direct in return.
- Workplace-culture overview
- Social-life integration tips
- Communication-style guide
- Recommended Czech-course routes
From confused to a clear next step.
- 01
Free 15-min intro
A short call to understand your situation and confirm I'm the right person to help. No pressure, no payment.
- 02
Tailored session(s)
Online or in person, in English or Turkish. We work through your case in plain language with real-world examples.
- 03
Written summary + follow-up
You receive a private notes document with next steps, plus 14 days of email follow-up at no extra cost.
People who've sat across from me.
Aysun showed us a Prague we wouldn't have found alone. Three hours felt like a long, slow afternoon with a friend who happens to know everything.
We moved from Istanbul with two kids and a lot of questions. By week two we had a bank, a pediatrician and a neighborhood we actually liked. Honest help, no upsell.
Good questions, honest answers.
Do you handle the paperwork for me?+
I prepare it with you so you understand what you're signing. For specific legal filings I work alongside vetted Czech lawyers and accountants — and you pay them directly, never through me.
Is there a commission on referrals?+
No. ExploringPrague has zero commission deals with banks, agencies, schools or landlords. Every recommendation is based on what genuinely fits your case.
Can you work with my employer or HR team?+
Yes. Corporate relocation packages are available — invoiced as B2B with tailored scope, written deliverables and bilingual reporting.
What if my situation changes mid-package?+
Packages are designed to flex. Unused hours roll over for 6 months and the scope can be reshaped at any time without penalty.
Confidentiality?+
Everything you share is private. Notes are stored encrypted and never shared with third parties without your written consent.
Ready when you are.
Tell me where you are in the process — even if it's "I haven't started." I'll write back with a clear next step.
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