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Free Legal and Social Assistance for Foreigners in Czechia (NGOs)

Updated: 21.07.2026

A verified list of Czech non-profit organisations (NGOs) that provide free or low-cost help to foreigners and migrants in Czechia — mainly in Prague. They offer legal and social counselling on visas, permanent/temporary residence and international protection, help with integration, translation and dealing with government offices, and protect against discrimination. Contacts have been cross-checked against the organisations' official websites and the state NGO register (Integrační centrum Praha). Help is usually free of charge; it's best to arrange a visit in advance by phone or e-mail.

A verified list of Czech non-profit organisations (NGOs) that provide free or low-cost help to foreigners and migrants in Czechia — mainly in Prague. They offer legal and social counselling on visas, permanent/temporary residence and international protection, help with integration, translation and dealing with government offices, and protect against discrimination. Contacts have been cross-checked against the organisations' official websites and the state NGO register (Integrační centrum Praha). Help is usually free of charge; it's best to arrange a visit in advance by phone or e-mail.

Organizace pro pomoc uprchlíkům (OPU)

Free legal and social assistance for refugees and foreigners: counselling on visas, residence permits, international protection and integration. Help is available in Czech, English, Russian and other languages; branches across Czechia.

Address: Poděbradská 173/5, 190 00 Praha 9 – Vysočany
Phone: +420 730 158 779
Website: www.opu.cz

Sdružení pro integraci a migraci (SIMI)

A human-rights organisation that has been defending migrants' rights for over 30 years. Free legal, social and psychosocial counselling on residence, employment and family matters. Walk-in consultations available on certain days.

Address: Havlíčkovo náměstí 2, 130 00 Praha 3
Phone: +420 224 224 379
Website: migrace.com

InBáze

A community centre for migrants: free social and legal counselling, Czech language courses, psychological support, and accompaniment and interpreting at government offices. Assistance for families and children from various countries.

Address: Legerova 357/50, 120 00 Praha 2
Phone: +420 739 037 353
Website: inbaze.cz

Centrum pro integraci cizinců (CIC)

Assistance for long-term foreign residents: free social and legal counselling, Czech language courses, employment counselling and a volunteer programme. Branches in Prague and the Central Bohemian Region.

Address: Pernerova 10/32, 186 00 Praha 8
Phone: +420 704 600 700
Website: www.cicops.cz

META o.p.s.

Support for migrants and their children in education: free counselling on the Czech school system, Czech-as-a-second-language courses, and help for parents and pupils with a different native language.

Address: Žerotínova 1124/35, 130 00 Praha 3
Phone: +420 222 521 446
Website: www.meta-ops.cz

Integrační centrum Praha (ICP)

An organisation founded by the City of Prague: free legal and social counselling, Czech language courses, interpreting at government offices and seminars. Intercultural workers speak several languages; branches in various districts of Prague.

Address: Žitná 51, Praha 1
Phone: +420 252 543 846
Website: icpraha.com

Poradna pro integraci (PPI)

A non-profit organisation supporting the integration of foreigners: free social and legal counselling, Czech language courses. Offices in Prague and Ústí nad Labem.

Address: Opletalova 921/6, 110 00 Praha 1
Phone: +420 603 281 269
Website: p-p-i.cz

Arcidiecézní charita Praha – Poradna pro migranty a uprchlíky

A counselling centre for migrants and refugees: free social and legal counselling, help dealing with government offices and interpreting services. Over 20 years of experience helping foreigners.

Address: Londýnská 44, 120 00 Praha 2
Phone: +420 224 813 418
Website: praha.charita.cz/sluzby/migrace

Diakonie ČCE – Středisko celostátních programů a služeb (Program práce s migranty / DOMA)

A migrant assistance programme: support for international protection applicants and third-country migrants integrating into Czech society, free social counselling and case support.

Address: Čajkovského 1640/8, 130 00 Praha 3
Phone: +420 730 195 074
Website: scps.diakonie.cz/sluzba-oj/program-prace-s-migranty

Poradna pro občanství/Občanská a lidská práva

Free social and legal counselling on residence and citizenship issues for third-country nationals as well as EU/EEA and Swiss citizens; anti-discrimination projects and rights protection.

Address: U Kanálky 1559/5, 120 00 Praha 2
Phone: +420 724 701 610
Website: poradna-prava.cz

This information is for reference only; phone numbers, addresses, opening hours and conditions may change — please check the organisations' official websites for the latest details.

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