Several organizations and online portals in Brno and South Moravia offer support to expats, helping them settle in and enjoy life here. Below, we recommend a few institutions where you can find valuable advice for essential situations you might encounter as a foreigner living in Brno.
- Centre for Foreigners JMK
The Centre for Foreigners of the South Moravian Region supports the integration of foreigners into society. They offer free Czech language courses, accompany you to meetings with authorities, provide housing advice and help you in selecting school facilities for your children. They also offer social and legal counselling. Moreover, you can find a calendar of events for foreigners. If you need anything else that you can’t find on their website, feel free to contact them – their consultants will be happy to help.
- Brno Expat Centre
The Centre helps skilled foreign professionals and their families in settling down in Brno, whether they are already living here or planning to move in the future. Be sure to go through their guide, where you will find practical advice for situations such as looking for a job or dealing with a job loss, family benefits in Brno, schools where foreigners meet, or learn what to do when life gets a little complicated.
- GO TO BRNO
A website providing useful information on accommodation and transport in Brno as well as a list of events to attend, places to see, stuff to enjoy, and tips on where to eat and drink.
- South Moravian region
Brno is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, amazing nature, and fantastic sights. If you want to set out on a trip as a well-informed tourist, check this out.
- Foreigners
Foreigners are a friendly agency providing complex relocation services for expats starting with an apartment rental or purchase, through immigration assistance (visa, employee card, residence permit), health insurance, transportation, and moving all the way to translation, language courses, or business consultations. They offer continuous support during the whole relocation process as well as the entire stay.
- InterNations
InterNations is a social network that provides tools for making connections with fellow expats and adjusting to the way of life in Brno. You can meet international people living in Brno, socialize and get answers to questions such as what is the best district for finding an apartment or what to expect from local etiquette and customs.