Resources

Useful downloadable materials to help you navigate not only in areas such as mobility (visa issues, transport of musical instruments, etc.), but also tax and copyright obligations in a foreign context.

 

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Mobility and visas

Cultural Mobility Funding Guide

This guide, updated by the Arts and Theatre Institute thanks to the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, is dedicated to the funding opportunities for international cultural exchange between the Czech Republic and the world and it is based on the two respective editions from 2011 and 2018.

Bilateral checklist for temporary work in the Czech Republic and Germany (EN)

A bilateral checklist to support artists and cultural professionals with the legal and administrative procedures related to their projects across these countries. The checklist is in English.

Bilateral checklist for temporary work in the Czech Republic and Germany (DE)

A bilateral checklist to support artists and cultural professionals with the legal and administrative procedures related to their projects across these countries. The checklist is in German.

Bilateral checklist for temporary work in the Czech Republic and Germany (CZE)

A bilateral checklist to support artists and cultural professionals with the legal and administrative procedures related to their projects across these countries. The checklist is in Czech.

The MIP Handbook

The MIP Handbook facilitates access to administrative information for mobile artists and culture professionals in EU countries and internationally

The Ultimate Cookbook - Visas

Visas for third country national artists travelling to the schengen area, 2020 updated edition. 

Cites guide Crossing borders

For musicians and ensembles travelling with musical instruments containing protected species.

The Arts Infopoint UK Visa Guide

The Arts Infopoint UK Visa Guide is a comprehensive guide to the visa entry routes available to those planning a creative visit to the UK.

Taxes

The Ultimate Cookbook - Artist taxation

Artist taxation in an international context - 2021 updated version. 

The Ultimate Cookbook - VAT

The Ultimate Cookbook for Cultural Managers - VAT in an international context, updated 2021.

Social security and insurance

The Ultimate Cookbook - Social security

The Ultimate Cookbook for Cultural Managers - Social Security in an International Context, updated in 2021.

Copyright law

The Ultimate Cookbook - Copyright clearing for live events

This guide will walk you through the basics of copyright legislation and explain the main principles. It gives an overview of the stakeholders involved in the copyright chain and provides both practical insights and tips on how to handle the clearance process and contract negotiations.

Czech Guides

Your First Steps in Prague - Work

Expat Centre Prague has prepared practical guides for students and workers coming to Prague from abroad. The online guides help expats to navigate through visas and residence permits, education, healthcare and other areas.

Your First Steps in Prague - Student

Expat Centre Prague has prepared practical guides for students and workers coming to Prague from abroad. The online guides help expats to navigate through visas and residence permits, education, healthcare and other areas.

Your First Steps in Prague - Business

Expat Centre Prague has prepared practical guides for students and workers coming to Prague from abroad. The online guides help expats to navigate through visas and residence permits, education, healthcare and other areas.