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📢 Important Notice: Changes to Czech TV & Radio Licence Fees from May 1, 2025

Starting May 1, 2025, new rules apply for television and radio licence fees in the Czech Republic. These fees fund public broadcasting services and apply per household, not per device.
🔹 TV Licence Fee – CZK 150/month
🔹 Radio Licence Fee – CZK 55/month
🔹 Applies to anyone using a device capable of receiving broadcasts (TV, radio, smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.)
🔹 Registration required within 15 days of acquiring a device or moving in
🔹 Penalties up to CZK 10,000 for non-compliance

⚠️ Exemptions apply to:
Foreigners without permanent or long-term residence in CZ
People with serious vision or hearing disabilities
Low-income households (below 2.15× the minimum standard)
🔗 Register or learn more:
▶ TV: https://poplatky.ceskatelevize.cz/zmena-zakona
▶ Radio: https://poplatek.rozhlas.cz/

Make sure you're compliant – avoid fines and stay informed.

Rozhlasový poplatek | Český rozhlas Vše o rozhlasovém poplatku na jednom místě. Přihlášení a odpovědi na časté dotazy pro domácnosti, podnikatele, právnické osoby.

🔹 INVITATION FOR TWO FREE ONLINE SEMINARS ON CZECH CITIZENSHIP 🔹

I’d like to invite you to two online sessions I’ll be leading on how to apply for Czech citizenship – whether you’ve already obtained permanent residence or are applying based on Czech ancestry.

As an attorney at law specializing in legal support for expats, I’ll walk you through the basics, what documents are usually needed, and what to expect from the process. There will also be time for your general questions.

👤 1st Seminar - All You Want to Know About Czech Citizenship: Current Practice After Obtaining Permanent Residence
📅 Monday, 26 May 2025
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM (CET)
📝 Please register here: https://forms.gle/BzJmjtxDVGZ8Biej6
📍 Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/oii-iiev-dbe

👤 2nd Seminar - All You Want to Know About Czech Citizenship: Applying Based on Czech Ancestry
📅 Thursday, 29 May 2025
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM (CET)
📝 Please register here: https://forms.gle/LhsLmcoU9VryvwRZA
📍 Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/ohr-qbnb-pxy

Both seminars are free of charge, held online in English, and open to everyone interested. No prior legal knowledge needed – just bring your questions and curiosity :)

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📢 Important Notice: Changes to Czech TV & Radio Licence Fees from May 1, 2025

Starting May 1, 2025, new rules apply for television and radio licence fees in the Czech Republic. These fees fund public broadcasting services and apply per household, not per device.

🔹 TV Licence Fee – CZK 150/month
🔹 Radio Licence Fee – CZK 55/month
🔹 Applies to anyone using a device capable of receiving broadcasts (TV, radio, smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.)
🔹 Registration required within 15 days of acquiring a device or moving in
🔹 Penalties up to CZK 10,000 for non-compliance

⚠️ Exemptions apply to:

Foreigners without permanent or long-term residence in CZ

People with serious vision or hearing disabilities

Low-income households (below 2.15× the minimum standard)

🔗 Register or learn more:
▶ TV: https://poplatky.ceskatelevize.cz/zmena-zakona
▶ Radio: https://poplatek.rozhlas.cz/

Make sure you're compliant – avoid fines and stay informed.

Rozhlasový poplatek | Český rozhlas Vše o rozhlasovém poplatku na jednom místě. Přihlášení a odpovědi na časté dotazy pro domácnosti, podnikatele, právnické osoby.

ATTENTION for family members of EU citizens with a paper residence permit

Family members of EU citizens who are third-country nationals must apply to exchange their paper residence permit card for a biometric card.

Paper residence permits expire on 3rd August 2023. Until then, you must apply for a free replacement with a biometric card.

More info here:

Povinnost rodinných příslušníků občanů EU požádat o výměnu průkazu povolení k pobytu - frs.gov.cz Platnost průkazů o povolení k pobytu ve formě papírové knížky skončí 3. 8. 2023. Do té doby je nutné podat žádost o jejich bezplatnou výměnu za průkaz biometrický. Výměna průkazu se netýká: Výměnu lze provést pouze u platných průkazů o povolení k pobytu, po stanoveném ...

Hi, I am Hana Krenkova,

I am providing legal services for foreigners in the field of immigration and alien law.

🇨🇿 I will make your stay in the Czech Republic much easier 🇨🇿

I am doing for you complete services with all necessary formalities.

Only thing you should do is book a meeting with me and tell me there your requirements. First 30 minutes of meeting are free of charge!! 🆓

See you there! 🙋‍♀️

To apply for this type of document you need to fulfill following requirements:

➡️ A parent, if the EU citizen is under 21 years or age and the parent actually looks after him or her
➡️ To be a spouse, or registered partner with registered EU citizen
➡️ A child under the age of 21 or the child of a spouse who is an EU citizen.

We provide full assistance in process of getting your Partnership visa.

If you are unsure of which type of document is the right one for this process, contact us here:
https://www.akkrenkova.cz/residence-and-visa-partnership-visa-booking-form/

❓What will change for data boxes from 1. 1. 2023❓

From 1.1.2023 the Ministry of Interior will create automatically a data box for every freelancer (trade license holder, self-employed, OSVČ) including people with a suspended trade license.

SEE BELLOW MY NEW ARTICLE✨
👉🏼 https://www.akkrenkova.cz/data-box-what-will-change-for-data-boxes-from-1-1-2023/

Do you know what is a data box?

Are you freelancer (trade licence holder, self-employed, OSVČ)?

From 1.1.2023 your data box will be automatically created by the Ministry of Interior.

If you want to more about a data box, register for our online webinar for the price of 299 CZK!!

Register here:
https://forms.gle/5uQ8GifYDAT1yW2r7

Are you aware that from 1.1.2023 the Ministry of the Interior will create automatically a data box for every freelancer (trade license holder, self-employed, OSVČ ) including people with a suspended trade license? 🧐

If not, check out our blog for more info about a data box.

https://www.akkrenkova.cz/data-box-who-can-have-it-and-what-can-it-be-used-for/

REVIEW OF THE RENT CONTRACT within 24 hours
Dear expats, because we have lots of cases with signed rent contracts with horrible conditions for you as tenants lately, we decide to have a special offer for you. Our law office will review the rent contract (in the Czech language) within 24 hours and give you advice on what to do before you move in for the price of 2000 CZK (including VAT). If you would be interested, please write us an email: [email protected]

News for expats from Ukraine living the the Czech Republic. We will keep you updated.

News for expats from Ukraine living in the Czech Republic.

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