The foreign Researcher's Guide to - EURAXESS Czech Republic

1. Country Profile 5
Geography 6
History 8
Populatin 13
Religions 14
Culture and Media 14
Language 16
Political system 16
Economy 17
Transport 21
Public Holidays 26
Other significant days 26
2. Research and development 30
Programmes to support science
and research 32
Research centres 33
3. Education System, Scholarships,
and Funding 40
How to study in the CR as a foreigner 43
Recognition of Equality and
Nostrification of Certificates
Issued by Schools Abroad 47
Scholarship for foreign students 50
Fellowships and Awards of the
cademy of Sciences of the CR 55
4. Entry Formalities (Residence, Visa) 69
Types of residence in the CR 60
Temporary residence 61
Permanent residence 66
5. Work, Wages, and Taxation 69
Advice for Living in the
Czech Republic – Employment 70
Salaries 71
Taxes 72
Recognition of Professional Qualifications
for Nationals of EU Member States, EEA
Countries and Switzerland 73
6. Social Security and Pension Rights 75
Pension Insurance 76
Sickness Insurance 77
7. Health Care 79
Health insurance 81
Organisation of Czech Health
Care Provision System 84
8. Housing, Family Life, Leisure
Time, Everyday Necessities 87
Houses and flats 88
Child Care 89
Tourism 90
Communications and Post Offices 92
Couriers & Forwarders 93
Currency 94
Living Costs 95
Banks 97
Cuisine 98
Transporting Animals
and Plants, Pets 99
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