PEXPATS provides complete support with Czech temporary and long-term visas, health insurance, housing, the verification of documents, recognition (‚nostrification‘) of foreign education and all you need to live the best life in the Czech Republic. Find PEXPATS at http://pexpats.com/ .
Visa
Students who need a visa for their stay in the Czech Republic, should apply for the visa immediately after acceptance to studies at FAMO. It may take several months to gain the long term visa for your stay. We recommend that you make your visa application a minimum of 3 months before your planned arrival to FAMO in Písek.
Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic
http://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/information-for-schools-and-students.aspx?q=Y2hudW09Mw%3D%3D
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/diplomatic_missions/czech_missions_abroad/index.html
Applicants from non-EU countries should enquire about visa requirements at their local Czech Embassy or Consulate.
Contact the Czech Embassy in your country:
List of Czech Embassies
http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/diplomatic_missions/czech_missions_abroad/index.html
The International Film Studies Department for will provide you all needed documents such as Confirmation of enrolment into studies, Confirmation of accommodation, etc.
Insurance
Please arrange your health insurance in your country before your arrival and make sure with the insurance office that your insurance is valid in the Czech Republic.
http://www.czech.cz/en/Life-Work/How-things-work-here/Health-service/Receiving-health-care
Emergency
In case of emergency in the Czech Republic please use the free phone numbers to find help:
- Medical emergency, Ambulance 155
- City Police 156
- Police of the Czech Republic 158
- Fire department 150
- Breakdown Service – Yellow Angels 1230
- Universal European emergency number 112
Recognition of academic qualifications
Official website of Ministry of Education provides all needed information regarding recognition of academic qualifications in the Czech Republic.
Useful links
VISIT PÍSEK
http://www.visitpisek.cz/en/pisek/1/
OFFICIAL TOURIST PORTAL IN PÍSEK
http://www.pisek.eu/en
VISIT SOUTH BOHEMIA
http://www.jiznicechy.cz/en-CZ/main-page.html
Documents
Internal regulations
Code of Practise for the Arts Board
Electoral Rules and Code of Practise for the Academic Senate
Grading System and Semester / Academic Year Completion
The Code of Assessment of Teaching
The Code of Disciplinary Procedures
Fees Associated with Rescheduled Dates
Rector´s decrees
Rector´s decree No. 1/2017 - Accreditation Regulations for Study Programs
Rector´s decree No. 2/2017 - The International Evalution System