A friendly contact place for Expats
Established, supported and funded by the City of Ostrava.
about us
We make life easier for the internationals and their families who come to live and work in Ostrava.
SERVICES
we are your welcome in Czech republic
A welcoming hub for expats—supporting integration, connecting communities, and collaborating with the city and regional partners.
A team
of people
Dedicated to developing an open environment for integrating foreign nationals and their families into the job market and supporting them – via the Expat Centre’s Specialised Partners Community – to get involved in the social life of the City and the region.
A key partner
for the Municipality
Connecting expats with local employers, services, and communities to thrive professionally and enjoy meaningful leisure experiences.
SERVICES
For the expats we provide
A welcoming hub for expats—supporting integration, connecting communities, and collaborating with the city and regional partners.
Free public information services
Networking for international professionals in Ostrava
EVENTS
Educational, knowledge sharing, adaptation, networking and social.
social network channels
Facebook, Instagram, our monthly newsletter and this website.
SERVICES
We are here to
We guide newcomers through every step of settling in Ostrava
Encourage, support and empower
Our advisors answer questions about housing, transport, healthcare, and daily life. We speak your language and understand what matters most when you arrive.
soften
the landing
We help with paperwork, residence permits, and connecting to social services. No one should face bureaucracy alone.
specialised partnesr
We host gatherings where expats meet locals, share meals, and build friendships. Belonging comes from connection.
We can connect you with people, options, organisations and new opportunities.
our team
We are expats, locals, and people who believe Ostrava deserves better
Alena Danielová
Project Manager
Anton Husovský
Client Services Manager
Anna Močidlanová
Event Manager & Client Services Associate
Anna Durajová
Event Manager
Tereza Milatová
Currently on Parental leave
Vendula Margaretis Rechová
Brand Manager
Rayse Prak
Communication Manager
Ondřej Dostál
Strategic Planning Specialist at City of Ostrava
Elena Rozhkova
Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Zuzana Tvrdá
Language Corrector
Niko Päivinen
Intern
partnership
Ostrava Expat Centre was born because the city of Ostrava recognized the need to support the expats who decided to move here. We are powered by Moravian-Silesian Innovation Centre.
partners and supporters
We are pleased to introduce you to our partners who share the same values, vision, passion and strongly support our project.
