Staff Welcome Centre

Where to find us

CU Point, Celetná 13, 116 36 Prague 1 (ground floor) | Map | swc.cuni.cz


What we do

We are here for all employees from abroad who come to work at Charles University for more than three months. Our goal is to minimize the bureaucratic burden connected with moving to Czechia and to support our international colleagues throughout their stay here.

Services for international staff and their families

  • residency formalities before and after the arrival to Czechia

  • accommodation at university and private facilities

  • medical services including health insurance

  • finding suitable schools for the kids

  • assistance with practical issues related to life in Czechia (opening a bank account etc.)

  • orientation in the university environment

  • integration into the CU community

Services for domestic staff

  • counselling and support during the process of employing foreigners in Czechia

  • free translation of relevant documents

  • networking and sharing best practices

  • English translations of official documents in Czech

  • educational seminars

Our team

Martin Hanker

Head of Global Office

English, Tibetan

+420 771 521 594


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Otto Balcar

Relocation Specialist

Services for international employees and their families


+420 770 179 807


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Linda Žižlavská

Relocation Specialist

Services for international employees and their families, English translations


+420 224 491 221


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Irena Aridi

International Income Tax Specialist

Registration of CU as an employer outside the Czech Republic


+420 224 491 391


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Last change: October 22, 2025 11:37 
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CU Point

Charles University

Celetná 13

116 36 Prague 1

Czech Republic


Phone: +420 224 491 850

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