Assistance for Foreigners

There are a number of non-profit organizations in Prague that offer support to foreigners in various aspects of integration and other life situations. Their services are provided free of charge thanks to funding from various sources, including public and private.

Integration Centre Prague

Integration Centre Prague (ICP) is a non-profit organization operating in Prague since 2012, offering free services to migrants from non-EU countries. ICP is part of a network of integration centers located across the Czech Republic.

All ICP services are funded by European funds, the budget of the City of Prague, and other grants, making them free of charge for clients.

Services Offered:

Social counseling

• Assistance in finding nursery, primary, and secondary schools and communicating with them
• Recognition of foreign education (nostrification)
• Assistance in finding a doctor and information on health insurance
• Advice on marriage, birth, or death registration
• Help with job search, filling out forms, and writing a CV
• Basic advice on pensions and social benefits
• Information on citizenship application

Legal counseling

• Extending residence permit, changing the purpose of stay, applying for residence, appeals
• Family reunification
• Reviewing documents and help with understanding official documents, primarily those from the Czech Ministry of the Interior
• Basic consultations on contracts (rental, employment, etc.)
• Basic advice on marriage, discrimination issues, document verification, etc.

Accompaniment to institutions

• Assistance in communicating with authorities
• Interpreting and assistance during meetings

Czech language courses

• Various levels
• Courses for both adults and children

Educational seminars

• Expert lectures on Czech history, traditions, residency in the Czech Republic, healthcare, social, and education systems

Cultural and community activities

• Events aimed at bringing Czechs and migrants together and fostering friendly coexistence

www.icpraha.com

www.facebook.com/ICPraha

www.instagram.com/icpraha

info@icpraha.com

List of Non-profit Organizations Supporting Migrants:

Prague is home to several non-profit organizations that offer free assistance to migrants as they integrate into Czech society. Don’t hesitate to use the high-quality services provided by these organisations.

Other Useful Contacts

Czech Bar Association

List of court translators

UNHCR