Basic Information ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Arriving by air All international flights arrive at Václav Havel Prague Airport, approximately 20 km to th the city centre. You can get into town either by catching a city bus (No. 119) or by catch shuttle service. A single private company called CEDAZ runs all minibus shuttle services t You will see their white vans waiting outside the terminal. There is also a taxi service r called Airport Cars FIX. There are four ways you can get from the airport to the dormitory 1.You can take a taxi. This is undoubtedly the most comfortable way to travel, but also th expensive. Prices for a taxi journey from the airport into town range from CZK 300,- CZK on your precise destination. You will find a price list for the service offered by Airpo the company's stand in the airport lounge (we can recommend the AAA taxi, they will give voucher for the way back to the airport). If you do decide to use a taxi, make sure you estimate for the cost of your journey from the company in the airport lounge before you this reduces the chance of the driver trying to overcharge you (ask a taxi-driver for th 2.Hire a Prague Airport shuttle to take you direct to the dormitory. It costs 24 EUR (for or 37 EUR (for 5–8 passengers), and it is generally cheaper than taking a taxi. However, slower, since the van will have up to eight passengers, and will have to visit up to eig addresses. Your address may be eighth in line. Write down the address of your dormitory shuttle driver. See more at http://www.prague-airport-shuttle.com [ URL "http://www.prag shuttle.com"] 3.Take city bus No. 119 or the regular airport shuttle service to „Dejvická“ Metro Station the Diplomat Hotel). Then, after you get to Dejvická, take a taxi. This reduces the leng journey. To take the city bus you will need to buy a ticket for CZK 24,- (valid for 30 m 32,- (valid for 90 minutes) in the airport lounge, and you must remember to validate the stamping it when you get on the bus. There is also the possibility to get „sms ticket“ b possible only for those who have the Czech phone number. 4.To take an airport shuttle, you pay CZK 150,- direct to the driver and you will come to street in the centre of Prague. It goes every 30 minutes. See more at http://www.cedaz.c www.cedaz.cz"] 5.Take city bus No. 100 — a special fast and frequent service from the airport to the Zlič (underground line B) from where you can get to central Prague by metro. For general information on Prague Václav Havel airport, see the Czech Airport Authority en [ URL "http://www.prg.aero/en"] , which includes full details of transport to the air taxi (in English). Foreign police office - cizinecká policie Telephone +420 974 821 111 E-mail pobyty(zavinac)mvcr.cz [ MAIL "pobyty(zavinac)mvcr.cz"] Address Olšanská 2, 130 51 Praha 3 Website http://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/immigration.aspx [ URL "http://www.mv immigration.aspx"] Temporary residence permit If an EU citizen intends to stay in the territory of the Czech Republic for a period excee months, he/she will be entitled (but not obliged) to apply to the police for a special res (temporary residence permit). The issue of the said permit is not a condition for the stay in the territory of the Czech Republic, irrespective of the purpose of the stay. On the ot has benefits for a foreign resident in situations where proof of a Czech address is requir some rental and purchase agreements. If the application is handled affirmatively, the poli EU citizen with a permit card Průkaz o povolení k pobytu státního příslušníka členského st společenství (cover in purple colour). Citizens of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Ice family members who are not EU citizens will be issued by the police residence permit cards povolení k pobytu (cover in green colour). Rights and duties of foreign nationals in Czech Republic Every foreigner as well as any other person residing in the Czech Republic must observe th regulations which apply to them (i.e. criminal code, tax laws, etc.) Nevertheless, there a (additional) duties, which must be fulfilled by foreigners in particular. This manual prov overview of the rights and duties of foreign nationals when in contact with the police. Ne Czech law may occasionally differentiate between the EU citizens including citizens of Ice Lichtenstein, or Switzerland (hereinafter collectively referred to as “EU citizens”) and t citizens. DUTIES Every foreign national must be able to prove his or her identity, if requested by the poli • EU citizens can prove their identity with a passport or an ID card. • Non-EU citizens prove their identity with a passport and/or a residence permit. After arrival - EU citizens • If the length of the intended stay is longer than 30 days, the EU citizens are obliged t report their presence to the appropriate Foreign Police Department in the location of th • EU citizens can temporarily stay in the Czech Republic without any special permit, solel of a travel document or an identity card. However, if they plan to stay longer than 3 mo request a certificate of temporary residence or a permanent residence permit. • EU citizens are also bound to report any changes to surname, marital status, and changes contained in the residence card within 15 days to the appropriate authority, which issue card. • Nečíslovaný seznamEU citizens are required to report a change in the place of residence working days of this change occurring, if the change is expected to last longer than 180 further information visit http://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/reporting-changes.aspx [ URL "http://www.mvcr.cz/mvcre reporting-changes.aspx"] ). Every foreign national must prevent documents issued under the Czech law against loss, the misuse and ensure that the contained data are true. Every foreign national must report loss, damage, destruction, or theft of a document issue law within 3 days. Every foreign national must immediately report loss or theft of passport or other travel d RIGHTS • Everyone has a right to equal treatment and non-discrimination. • Everyone has a right to be informed about the nature and cause of the charges laid against him or her, legal basis for such charges. All provided information must be comprehensible and comple • Everyone has a right to respond to charges laid against him or her. • Everyone who does not speak the official (Czech) language has a right to interpretation and to an interpreter, who will translate all questions asked an SANCTIONS In the case of a breach of the above mentioned duties a financial penalty (fine) of up to be imposed. Should any problems arise especially in communicating with Czech Police, please contact th 312 Cost of living The cost of living in the Czech Republic is on average comparable to that of other Central European countries. A single student is advised to have available approximately CZK 8 500, per month to cover food, basic transport and accommodation. Rent CZK 3 000 – 7 000 Food CZK 3 800 – 4 200 Transport CZK 250 – 300 Leisure time CZK 700 – 1 000 Total CZK 7 750 – 12 500 Be aware that the level of rent varies depending on which city you live in, whether you us dormitory or private place and if you share the flat or not. The final cost of living depe personal spending habits, of course. Money and banking Money The currency is the Czech crown (Koruna česká – Kč), divided into 100 hellers. The followi are in circulation: Notes: 100; 200; 500; 1000; 2000 and 5000 Kč. Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Kč. The Czech Republic is still what is considered a „cash economy”, which simply means that m are made in person, in cash. Nevertheless many stores and service providers accept most ma Banks There are branches of all the main Czech as well se foreign banks such as • Československá obchodní banka, ČSOB – http://www.csob.cz/en [ URL "http://www.csob.cz/en • Komerční banka, KB – http://www.kb.cz/en [ URL "http://www.kb.cz/en"] • Česká spořitelna, ČS – http://www.csas.cz [ URL "http://www.csas.cz"] (Students of Charles University who open an account with the ČS bank can be issued a Maest Karlova Student + international electronic card for personal use. The card is designed for 18 – 30, who are enrolled in bachelor, master or doctoral study program (full-time student cardholders are eligible for a variety of discounts with the bank business partners. For m web site). • Citibank – http://www.citibank.com [ URL "http://www.citibank.com"] and other smaller branches where you can open an account. Bank opening hours are generally pm Monday to Friday and some banks are open on Saturday morning. Nearly all banks have 24- machines and a foreign exchange desk where you can exchange your currency and travellers c Lost Credit Cardss • American Express – information at: +420 222 800 333, +420 222 800 111 • Visa/MasterCard/Eurocard – information at: +420 272 771 111 • Diners Club Czech – hot line: +420 222 316 675, +420 267 197 450, (on weekend +420 221 7 Emergency medical service Emergency medical treatment is free for all visitors to the Czech Republic. Any other medi hospital care will be charged in full, unless otherwise specified in the governmental agre Czech Republic and the student's home country. Special arrange exists for EU/EFTA citizens is essential that all other students arrive with adequate health insurance for the entire stay, arranged in advance of their departure from home.) In the Czech Republic, non prescr medicines are sold only in pharmacies. They are not available at supermarkets, as in many countries. Pharmacies may be recognised by the prominent green cross-displayed over the sh have staff who can speak English or German, and are used to offering advice to tourists (e centres). In the case of urgent emergency call 155 In urgent cases can Erasmus+ student visit the emergency (building S, ground floor at the specialized emergency in the hospital. Map [ URL "http://www.fnkv.cz/img/mapa/mapa.jpg"] Health insurance EU nationals Students arriving from EU member states should ensure that they request a European health (EHIC) from their local health authorities before departure from their home countries. Nat countries who are staying temporarily in the Czech Republic are entitled to receive URGENT medical treatment free of charge. To obtain treatment under the provisions of the European important to contact medical institution (doctor, dentist, hospital), which is covered by the public health insurance system (most of them do - details can be obtained from the hea funds). Your European health insurance card (EHIC), or Provisional certificate has to be s attending physician. If no of above mentioned documents are presented, the physician can i payment. If non-acute cure needed, the doctor will normally ask you to confirm your expect of stay in the territory of the Czech Republic and will advise you to choose one of Czech health insurance funds – for non-acute care. For specialist treatment, you need a referral practitioner (GP). You have to pay 30,- CZK for medical treatment or for standard dental t some extra dental manipulation and materials participation is to be paid in extra particul Prescriptions are issued by a doctor, and may be filled at a pharmacy. You may have to con cost of your drugs or medicines, and this cost is not refundable. To get hospital treatmen a referral from a GP except in cases of emergency, when you can go directly to the hospita urgent medical transport or in case of treatment by doctor of emergency service it is also present your European health insurance card, E111 or Provisional certificate. Please note or elective treatment which can reasonably be postponed until the persons return to his/he covered, and for these eventualities we recommend you take out extra medical or commercial with an insurance provider in your home country. Non-EU nationals Non-EU students should ensure that they have private medical insurance or they must expect all medical care. We strongly urge all non-EU international students to consult with their insurance company prior to travelling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies to th and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation. Liability insurance All students and staff of the Third Faculty of Medicine at Charles University are covered policy concluded with Česká pojišťovna, a.s. in respect of „third-party liability for dama in connection with the activities performed in accordance with the unabridged version of t of Charles University”. The amount of the indemnity limit is CZK 20,000,000 and this polic throughout the Czech Republic. The excess for each insured party is CZK 1,000 per insuranc insurance does not cover the risk of contracting an infectious disease. Some useful websites About Czech Republic • My Czech Republic – more than a destination guide: http://www.myczechrepublic.com [ URL www.myczechrepublic.com"] • Information on the CR: travel, business, study, work and leisure: http://www.czech.cz [ www.czech.cz"] • Czech Tourism: http://www.czechtourism.com/Homepage.aspx [ URL "http://www.czechtourism. Homepage.aspx"] • Map of the Czech Republic: http://www.mapy.cz [ URL "http://www.mapy.cz"] or Google Maps maps.google.cz [ URL "http://maps.google.cz"] About Prague • Praha.eu – portal of Prague: http://www.praha.eu/jnp/en/home/index.html [ URL "http://ww en/home/index.html"] • Prague Information Service – tourist portal: http://www.praguewelcome.cz/en/ [ URL "http www.praguewelcome.cz/en/"] Transport • Czech Airlines: http://www.csa.cz/en [ URL "http://www.csa.cz/en"] • Trains and Buses in CR + find a connection: http://jizdnirady.idnes.cz/vlakyautobusy/spo "http://jizdnirady.idnes.cz/vlakyautobusy/spojeni/"] • Prague Public Transport + find a connection: http://www.dpp.cz/en [ URL "http://www.dpp. STUDY IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC • Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports: Act No. 111/1998 on universities and on amendme regulations: http://www.msmt.cz [ URL "http://www.msmt.cz"] (only partially in English: http://www.msmt.cz/index.php?lchan=1&lred=1 [ URL "http://ww index.php?lchan=1&lred=1"] ) • Centre for Higher Education Studies: http://www.csvs.cz [ URL "http://www.csvs.cz"] Czech authorities • Czech Missions and Offices Abroad (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/e [ URL "http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/index.html"] • Czech Ministry of Home Affairs: http://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/ [ URL "http://www.mvcr.cz/mvc • Embassies in Prague: http://www.prague-czechrepublic.com/embassy-in-prague/ [ URL "http: czechrepublic.com/embassy-in-prague/"] Others • Czech Weather Forecast: http://www.meteoprog.cz/en/ [ URL "http://www.meteoprog.cz/en/"] Third Faculty of Medicine • Official website of the Third Faculty of Medicine: http://www.lf3.cuni.cz/en [ URL "http www.lf3.cuni.cz/en"] • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/3lfuk [ URL "http://www.facebook.com/3lfuk"] • Official website of students organization TRIMED: http://trimed.lf3.cuni.cz/en/ [ URL "h trimed.lf3.cuni.cz/en/"] Czech vocabulary A little bit of Czech language Czech English Dobrý den, ráno, večer Good day, morning, evening Nashledanou Goodbye Ahoj, čau Hello Děkuji Thank you Prosím Please Ano x Ne Yes x No Jak se máš? Já se mám dobře. How are you? I am fine. Jak se jmenuješ? What´s your name? Jmenuji se Rachel. My name is Rachel. Můžete mi pomoci? Can you help me? Nemluvím česky. I don´t speak Czech. Mluvíte anglicky? Do you speak English? Nevíte, kde je Strmá ulice? Do you know where Strma street is? Nevíte, kde jsou nejbližší toalety (WC)? Do you know where are the nearest toilets (WC)? Potřebuje se dostat do Strmé ulice. I need to get to Strma street. Kolik je hodin? What time is it? Kde je nejbližší policejní stanice? Where is the nearest police station? Kdy máte otevřeno? When are you open? Kolik je hodin? What time is it? Studuji medicínu. I study medicine. 3. lékařská fakulta Third Faculty of Medicine Univerzita Karlova v Praze Charles University in Prague Odjezd / příjezd Departure / Arrival Východ / vchod Exit / Entry Zastávka Public transport station / Stop Autobus, tramvaj, metro, taxi Bus, Tram, Subway / Underground, Taxi Centrum města City center Police / První pomoc / Hasiči Police / First Aid / Fire Brigade Lékárna Pharmacy Pekárna Bakery Potraviny – pečivo (housky, rohlíky) Food – Pastry (Rolls, Buns) Chleba, sendvič Bread, Sandwich Ovoce, zelenina Fruit, Vegetables Mléko, máslo, sýr, maso Milk, Butter, Cheese, Meat