Living in a new country brings a lot of challenges, official responsibilities, and adapting to a new environment. At the Integration Centre Prague, we help foreigners safely and independently integrate into life in Czech society.
Read a short interview with our client who moved to the Czech Republic for work. In the interview, she describes her experience with living in Prague and how our free services helped her with official matters at government offices as well as with learning the Czech language.
What was your journey to the Czech Republic and what do you currently do?
“I’m originally from Nigeria. I moved to the Czech Republic in 2023 for work. I lived in Brno for a year and a few months, then I moved to Prague, and I’ve been living and working in Prague since then.”
What do you enjoy most about life in the Czech Republic and in Prague?
“A few things I like about the Czech Republic so far is I’ve made some really good friends, made some great connections, and my work – I love what I do! I love that I’m discovering new people, new culture, given that Prague is a very multicultural city.”
Which services of the Integration Centre Prague have you had the opportunity to use?
“In the Integration Centre, I’ve used almost all of the services! (laughs) I used the legal services – I had a lawyer support me with some legal issues. I have used the translation services – I’ve been accompanied like a couple or three times now. And currently, I’m taking the Czech language course, which I am enjoying.”
How would you rate the assistance and approach of our staff?
“The services have been very helpful, most especially the translation service, because I’ve had to do tax returns and I’ve had to go to the labor offices. So having a translator who accompanied me and supported me without making me feel uncomfortable about getting the service for free – that has really been very helpful.”
Would you recommend ICP services to other foreigners?
“I would 100% recommend ICP to my friends, anybody. I will recommend it not just because it’s free assistance, but because of the way you receive the support. Like I mentioned earlier, you don’t feel guilty or you don’t feel overwhelmed about having somebody’s time and service for free. I’ve always been supported like I am paying for the service, and that’s one thing that stands out for me.”