How to Find an Expat Group in the Czech Republic

So you have your mid-term rental, you have your healthcare, and you have planned out your work for the next few months living in the Czech Republic. What’s left? Going to a new country is really about two things: the place and the people. But how do you find people? And what if you want not just to meet the locals but also want to meet other visitors to the country? Below is a small overview of where to meet ex-pats in the Czech Republic.

One of the best places for meeting other ex-pats in the Czech Republic is Facebook. Through its groups, people can band together based on their city of interest, making it easier to find like-minded people. Also, if you have questions about your new home, these communities can be a valuable source of information. If you want the most general ex-pat group in the Czech Republic, then there’s the Expats Czech Republic Facebook group.

It has over 2 500 members and posts frequently about ex-pat issues in the country. More specifically, there are groups for individual cities such as EXPATS in PRAGUE, which has over 12 000 members and focuses on socialising and meeting new people. Brno has Living in Brno, a group of about 17 000 people primarily focused on helping one another with the various minor problems they might encounter. People also post fun events and meet-ups, so make sure to not miss out on it. Lastly, there’s also the Jobs for foreigners Czech Republic group, which, as the name suggests, is an excellent place to find work.

If you live in Prague, Meetup.com will have you covered. From general ex-pat meetups, meetups with foreigners, hiking groups, start-up groups, developers to film groups, you will find at least some people that do what you love. Brno is a bit more tricky, though. You will probably find out about most of the exciting things in the Facebook group above. However, there are also some ex-pat favourite diners and pubs such as East Village or The Immigrant, where you can find ex-pats meeting daily.

For more institutionally established groups, you can try either the Prague or Brno Expat Centres. They are an excellent resource for new arrivals to the country as they can help you with anything from looking for a job to dealing with insurance and legal papers. Their help is not free, but they are lovely people who can always direct you down a helpful path. These organisations also host job fairs, holiday events, business consultation sessions, and more.