Tips from the Brno Expat Centre

Brno Expat Centre is a free public service, dedicated to helping foreign professionals. Expats can reach our consultants with their questions - we have experts in many fields. Also, we regularly publish answers to frequently asked questions.

This summer tip: how to find a doctor in Brno

Having a GP (general practitioner) is one of the practical requirements of a life in Brno. They are your first stop in case of a medical issue - to treat you, or as a gateway to a specialised doctor. Finding a GP who takes on new patients is tricky, though; for internationals and Czechs both.

Our consultants made a list of English-speaking doctors in Brno, with tips on how best to approach them.

Newcomers Meeting

AHOY Brno

We invite all new talents in Brno, their partners and family members to an informal welcome evening. We’ll meet at our office for a 60 min session + networking and then take you for a city tour.

Every month, a number of foreigners arrive in Brno, to start their new lives here. We want to soften their landing: during one evening, you’ll learn the most important things to take care of after your arrival, find

Your insurance company must find you a doctor. Hold them to it.

By Czech law, insurance companies are obliged to find you a doctor. Often, they avoid this responsibility by providing you with a list of possibilities for you to call. That is not enough. When searching for a GP, insist that your insurance company assists you all the way. If they refuse, you can file a complaint to the Ministry. They won’t find a GP for you, but they’ll use your complaint as evidence against bad practise of the insurance company.

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Summer picnic for the curious

out how the Brno Expat Centre can help you, and you’ll get a chance to ask your questions. If you know of anyone (a colleague, maybe) who would benefit from coming, feel free to share the invitation. There’s no charge for coming.

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Every summer, the Brno Expat Centre secures an invitation to explore a usually closed-door part of Brno. This July, we invite you for an excursion of the Brno lake shipyard, and the ‘steamboats’ that sail across the waves in summer.

Afterwards, we’ll board one of the ships for a short sailing to a grassy beach where we’ll enjoy our picnic and pleasant company. Bring a blanket and whatever you’d like to eat or drink and share with others. Our July picnics are usually a nice opportunity to meet other expats at a time when Brno runs at a calmer, holiday pace.

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Summer picnic

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