Student guide to Czech Republic

Long-term visa (over-90-day) for study, then long-term residence permit. Financial requirement CZK 152,580/year or proof of scholarship/tuition coverage.

Daňové identifikační číslo (tax ID). Progressive 15-23%. Students under thresholds typically tax-free.

Czech Government Scholarships (MOFA-administered, developing-country focus). Charles University Scholarships. CTU Prague Scholarship.

ČSOB, Komerční banka, Air Bank, Fio Banka, plus digital Revolut. Air Bank simplest for students.

University dormitories (koleje) cheapest. Sreality.cz and Hyperinzerce.cz for private. Kauce (deposit) 1-3 months.

Mandatory health insurance for visa — VZP, Maxima, Slavia, ÚSP for international students. ~CZK 1,500-2,500/month.

English-medium programmes IELTS 6.0-6.5+. Czech-medium programmes need B2+. Czech B1 helps daily life enormously.

Indian groceries in Prague (Jihomoravská, Vinohrady), Brno. Albert, Tesco, Billa, Lidl chains.

Among Europe's safer countries. Tourist areas of Prague have pickpocketing risk. Drug consumption rooms exist separately.

Indian medical-student community substantial in Prague, Olomouc, Brno. Indian Embassy in Prague.