Moving to Prague from a non EU country

@Julien

Hi all,

My name is Sahba, and I’m planning to move to Prague. I’m glad to find this thread, because I’m just starting to plan the move and have a lot of questions.

I work in international trade and export. I have 4+ years of experience in export operations, customs documentation (HS classification, certificates of origin, clearance) and commercial contracting. I built my company’s export department from scratch, and I currently handle around 20 shipments a month to customers in the UAE, India, China and Turkey. Before that I worked in audit and accounting. I hold a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor’s in Financial Management.

Languages: English (C1), French (B2), Turkish (B1), Persian (native), Chinese (HSK3), and I’ve just started Czech (A1).

My project: I’m currently based in Iran and would like to move to Prague for an international trade, finance or commercial role, ideally in a shared service center or an international company. I’m also applying for a PhD in supply chain management.

What I’d love your help with:

Which employers in Prague have sponsored non-EU workers for the Employee Card, and how long did the process take you?

Any advice for finding a first flat and dealing with deposits and agency fees?

Are there French-speaking or international communities worth joining before arriving?

What I should know about the first weeks (registration, health insurance, banking)?

If you’re in trade, logistics or finance in Prague, or went through the Employee Card process yourself, I’d be especially glad to hear from you. Thank you in advance, and I’m happy to share what I learn along the way!

Best,

Sahba