Czech Republic : Help and advice abroad

Public employment services

Employment services are offered free of charge by labour offices in all 77 district councils. These are run by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Czech Republic. The website gives details of local employment offices and more information about employment for foreigners in the Czech Republic.

You can also get contact details about the European Employment Services advisers (euro-advisers) in the Czech Republic through EURES - European Job Mobility Portal. Euro-advisers are trained specialists who provide information and guidance to job seekers interested in working in the Czech Republic.

Higher education careers support

Some Czech universities provide counselling for students experiencing personal difficulties, but it is not common practice to have a careers service. However, some institutions, particularly the US-run private colleges do provide a careers service comparable to those in the UK.

Help in an emergency

If you are a UK citizen, the British Embassy in the Czech Republic in Prague will be able to help with various problems, such as providing support if you are the victim of crime, and contacting friends and family if necessary. See the website for details of the assistance available.

Emergency phone numbers are:

• 112 - emergency (general), this is the emergency number used throughout the European Union and is particularly useful for foreigners.
• 150 - fire
• 155 - ambulance
• 154/156/158 - police