What Foreigners does

Foreigners (legally Foreigners.cz, s.r.o.) is a Czech private limited company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Brno, operating a one-stop-shop of relocation, immigration, and real estate services for foreign nationals moving to or residing in the Czech Republic. The company serves international workers, expats, and foreign students across seven city offices — Prague, Brno, Pilsen, Hradec Králové, Olomouc, Pardubice, and Ostrava — with a 41-person multilingual consultancy team (per the company homepage; the career page states 42). Its service portfolio spans property search and home rentals, visa and residence-permit handling (employee cards, digital nomad visas, nostrification, apostilization, proof of accommodation), comprehensive and emergency health insurance through partner Slavia Insurance, transport and moving coordination, certified translation and court interpretation, language courses, business-formation services, and concierge offerings (school search, bank accounts, weddings, IT support, handyman). The company reports more than 21,805 served clients and a database of 15,451+ apartments.

The underlying technology is a service-oriented stack rather than a software platform: a custom CRM, a property/landlord database, an interconnected multi-branch control system, GP webpay for card payments, and SmartEmailing.cz for newsletter delivery. The company also owns and manages a small portfolio of branded residential properties — Domeq (co-living), Cyrilská Loft Apartments, Palace Koblížná, Šmeralka (development project), and Fellows Jaselská (new coliving house, 2026) — plus the GALA Night multicultural events brand. Revenue is generated through professional-services fees across the service catalogue, transaction fees on real estate rentals, a multi-year VIP Service Package subscription, and rental income from owned properties. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via in-office consultation, a website service form, city-specific SEO microsites, an expat-targeted blog and podcast ("Spolu v prostoru"), and a franchise network that is being extended internationally (with Kyiv identified as an active target).

The business is founder-owned (Andrea Tkačuková and Vojtěch Stehno), has no disclosed external funding, is a member of the Czech Association of Franchising (ČAF), Brno Expat Centre (BEC), and the European Relocation Association (EuRA), and operates under GDPR-compliant data policies. A leadership transition within Foreigners Group was announced effective January 1, 2026, indicating a planned founder succession rather than an external event.

Name

Foreigners

Legal name

Foreigners.cz, s.r.o.

Website

https://foreigners.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foreigners is a Czech-founded (2009) relocation, immigration, and real estate services firm that helps expats and foreign workers settle in the Czech Republic through a network of seven offices, a 41-person consultancy, and an owned property portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Relocation & Immigration Services

NAICS

Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (56159), Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

SIC

Services-Personal Services (7200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Relocation Management (End-to-End) (HSAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigration, Visa & Work Authorization Support (HSAKAJAF), Destination Immigration Services (In-Country Registration, Residence Permits, Renewals) (THACAKAI), Destination Services & Settling-In Support (THACALAB)

Keywords

• Relocation services
• Immigration assistance
• Apartment rentals
• Visa services
• Expat concierge

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Relocation Services: Full range of relocation services including property search, home search, VIP service package, and moving services
2. Immigration and Visa Services: Visa arrangement, residence permit, employee card, digital nomad program, proof of accommodation, invitation letter, nostrification, apostilization, consultation services
3. Real Estate Services: Property finder, apartment rentals, coliving management (Fellows Jaselska)
4. Health Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance and emergency care insurance for foreigners through partner brokers
5. Language Services: Translation, court interpretation, assistance, and language courses
6. Business Services: Trade licence assistance, company establishment, business consultation
7. Concierge and Other Services: Private concierge, events, school search, wedding planning, city tours, bank account assistance, handyman, IT support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Foreigners is a Czech-based service company that helps expats settle in the Czech Republic by providing relocation, immigration, and real estate services. Its portfolio covers property search and rentals (including a 15,451+ apartment database and managed coliving properties), visa and residence permit assistance, health insurance, language and translation services, transport and moving support, and business establishment services (trade licences and company formation). Services are delivered by 41 professionals across 7 offices under a one-stop-shop model with a VIP continuous-support subscription package.

Product overview

Foreigners is a comprehensive service company (not a software product company) offering a wide portfolio of relocation, immigration, and real estate services for expats in the Czech Republic. The offering is structured as a one-stop-shop service model with multiple integrated service categories including: Property Services (Property Finder, Home Search, VIP Service Package), Immigration Services (Visa Arrangement, Residence Permit, Employee Card, Digital Nomad Program, Proof of Accommodation, Invitation Letter, Nostrification, Apostilization/Legalization), Health Care (Comprehensive Health Insurance, Emergency Care Insurance), Transport (Airport Transport, Car Registration, Driving Licence, Moving Service), Language Services (Translation, Court Interpretation, Language Courses), Business Services (Trade Licence, Company Establishment, Business Consultation), and Lifestyle Services (Private Concierge, Events, School Search, Wedding, City Tours, Bank Account, Handyman, IT Support, MeetUps). The company also manages its own real estate properties including Domeq (co-living), Cyrilská Loft Apartments, Šmeralka (development project), Palace Kobližná, and Fellows Jaselská. Services are delivered through 7 offices across the Czech Republic (Prague, Brno, Pilsen, Hradec Králové, Olomouc, Pardubice, Ostrava) with a team of 41 professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Finder Property search assistance that helps expats find suitable apartments and housing in the Czech Republic using the company's proprietary database.
• Home Search Comprehensive apartment hunting service for foreigners looking to rent or find housing in the Czech Republic.
• VIP Service Package Premium multi-year subscription offering continuous care and a complex package of services with discounts tailored to VIP client needs during their expat stay.
• Visa Arrangement Assistance with visa applications and arrangements for foreigners entering or staying in the Czech Republic.
• Residence Permit Guidance and document preparation for obtaining temporary, permanent, and long-term residence permits in the Czech Republic.
• Employee Card Work permit and employment card assistance for third-country nationals working in the Czech Republic.
• Digital Nomad Program + Visa Arrangement Specialized visa arrangement services for digital nomads and remote workers seeking to stay in the Czech Republic.
• Proof of Accommodation Document preparation proving accommodation arrangements required for visa and residence permit applications.
• Invitation Letter Official invitation letter services for foreigners visiting the Czech Republic.
• Nostrification Recognition and validation of foreign educational certificates and qualifications in the Czech Republic.
• Apostilization, Legalization, Superlegalization Document authentication services including apostille, legalization, and superlegalization of official documents.
• Immigration Consultation Expert consultation on immigration rules, processes, and strategies for staying in the Czech Republic.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Health insurance arrangements for foreigners, including comprehensive coverage meeting Czech legal requirements for visa applications (delivered via partner Slavia Insurance).
• Emergency Care Insurance Emergency healthcare insurance coverage for foreigners in the Czech Republic.
• Airport Transport Transportation services to and from airports for relocated clients.
• Moving Service Relocation and moving assistance services for expats moving to or within the Czech Republic.
• Translation Certified translation services for official documents required for immigration and legal purposes.
• Court Interpretation Professional court-certified interpretation services for legal proceedings.
• Language Courses Czech language courses for foreigners to help with integration.
• Trade Licence Business licence and trade licence assistance for foreigners wanting to start businesses in the Czech Republic.
• Company Establishment Company formation and establishment services including s.r.o. (LLC) setup in the Czech Republic.
• Business Consultation Expert consultation on doing business in the Czech Republic.
• Private Concierge Premium concierge services for VIP clients covering lifestyle and personal assistance.
• Domeq Owned accommodation house in Brno for young foreign professionals and students featuring co-living spaces with community areas.
• Cyrilská Loft Apartments Modern loft apartments managed by Foreigners for expats seeking premium rental housing.
• Šmeralka Own development project featuring reconstructed modern apartments in a historic building.
• Palace Kobližná Luxury apartment complex managed by Foreigners, located in the center of Brno.
• Fellows Jaselská Coliving House New coliving house managed by Foreigners in a prime Brno location, offering managed residential units for expats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21,805+ satisfied clients served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regional Development Agency (RDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Service organization owned by Moravian-Silesian Region implementing regional development policies. Partnership established in 2017 for regional development initiatives.
• Czech Association of Franchising (ČAF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Professional association of franchising in Czech Republic. Foreigners is a member, providing credibility and network within the franchise community.
• Brno Expat Centre (BEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpat center serving foreigners in Brno. Membership provides credibility and referral network for expat services.
• Brno DailyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrno's news in English for expats and locals. Provides daily info and event invitations for expat community in Brno.
• CekindominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading consulting company providing one-stop business services for companies expanding to Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Branches in Jakarta, Bali, Semarang (Indonesia) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). Services include company registration, visas, product registration, and accounting.
• HousingAgent.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal platform for relocation and real estate professionals. 'Uber-like' experience for expats relocating worldwide. Robust worldwide platform showcasing select relocation professionals.
• Expat Hub PragueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform helping expats connect and integrate in Prague. Breaks down language, cultural, financial, and personal barriers for expats in Czech capital.
• Oko! MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew platform and magazine about living and thriving in Prague and Czech Republic, written in English.
• Lion ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerComprehensive services in taxes, accounting, payroll, wages, and HR for small businesses, SMEs, municipalities, and associations.
• EuRA (European Relocation Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Relocation Association membership for relocation service providers.
• Forbes.czminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured in Forbes.cz article 'Rozešli se, ale podnikají spolu dál' about founders Andrea Tkačuková and Vojta Stehno building largest expat services network.
• DVTVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Czech online media platform featuring CEO Andrea Tkačuková interview about expat culture and adaptation challenges.
• Slavia InsurancecoreTechnology or IntegrationCzech insurance company providing comprehensive health insurance for foreigners. Policy accepted by Foreign Police and Czech embassies worldwide, meeting Act No. 326/1999 Coll. requirements.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• HousingAgent.com: HousingAgent.com is a global platform for relocation and real estate professionals; Foreigners is already a listed partner on the platform. Comparable as a marketplace for relocation professionals and expat housing, though product-led rather than service-led.
• Relocately: Relocately is an online relocation marketplace connecting expats with vetted local relocation experts across many countries. Emerging digital competitor to traditional relocation consultancies; threatens the consultative service component Foreigners relies on.
• Expat Advisory Group / AGS Prague: Expat.cz is a Czech-focused media and services platform serving the international community in Prague with classifieds and relocation information. Partial overlap with Foreigners' destination-services and community-building layer in the same Czech market.

Direct peers

• Crown World Mobility: Crown World Mobility is a global relocation management company providing end-to-end corporate and employee relocation, immigration, and destination services. It directly mirrors Foreigners' bundled relocation-plus-immigration model, but at global scale and serving primarily corporate accounts.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Santa Fe Relocation is a global mobility company offering relocation, immigration, and destination services across 100+ countries. Same combined relocation/immigration/destination-services bundle as Foreigners but serving multinational corporate clients at higher price points.
• Arpin International Group: Arpin International Group provides international moving, relocation, and storage services with destination support in multiple regions. Comparable on the cross-border household goods moving plus destination services bundle Foreigners delivers, smaller in scale than SIRVA.

Broad incumbents

• Cartus: Cartus is a large global relocation management company serving corporate mobility programs. Comparable on the corporate relocation and immigration-services layer; serves enterprises rather than individual expats and lacks Czech-specific destination depth.
• SIRVA: SIRVA is one of the largest global relocation and moving services platforms, including BGRS, providing corporate mobility and immigration services. Broader incumbent: wider portfolio of moving, storage, and visa services, less focused on a single country ecosystem than Foreigners.

Regional players

• Eurosettle (formerly Euro Relocation): Eurosettle is a European-focused relocation and immigration service provider active across multiple EU member states. Regional overlap with Foreigners in Central Europe and same end-to-end relocation plus immigration positioning.
• Pickfords Relocation: Pickfords is a UK-based household goods mover and international relocation provider active in Europe. Comparable moving-plus-relocation offering, primarily UK-centric footprint versus Foreigners' Czech-Republic concentration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Foreignerscz
• Facebookfacebook.com/Foreigners.cz

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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