Access to the healthcare system is a mandatory requirement for obtaining and maintaining a student visa in the Czech Republic. EU students can use their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to receive necessary and urgent medical care. On the other hand, non-EU students must take outcomprehensive health insurance. You can choose from a number of authorized companies such as AXA, Slavia, or Maxima, provided that the policy covers preventive care, emergencies, and repatriation. A key point to note is that if, as a student, you obtain formal employment with a Czech employer, you automatically enter the public health system, where contributions are deducted from your salary and you obtain a public insurance card (such as VZP or OZP), which is accepted in virtually all hospitals and clinics in the country without the need for additional payments.

If you are a student from a European Union country, you can drive in the Czech Republic using your original license indefinitely, provided it is valid. For students from outside the EU (such as Latin America or the US), a foreign license accompanied by an International Driving Permit (IDP) is allowed for a maximum of six months. However, if your study stay exceeds one year or if you officially reside in the country for more than 185 days per year, Czech law requires you to exchange your license for a local one within 90 days of receiving your residence permit. It is important to note that in order to obtain a Czech license from scratch, you must enroll in a driving school (Autoškola), demonstrate medical fitness (which, as of 2026, will be processed through a centralized electronic evaluation), and pass a theory test that can be taken in English, although the practical test must be taken in Czech, usually with the help of a certified translator.