What are the estimated costs for a Filipino employee as of 1.1.2026:
- One-way airline ticket at the beginning and end of the employment contract (after two years)
- Comprehensive health insurance for foreigners with a 50% discount from our partner insurance company Slavia
- Visa according to exchange rate approximately USD 251
- Accreditation approximately CZK 4,000
- Inclusion in the Qualified Employee Program approximately CZK 4,000 + CZK 300 per employee
What about accommodation?
The employer is obligated to provide accommodation and confirm it with proof of accommodation arrangement. The accommodation price must not exceed CZK 3,600; some employers offer it for free as a benefit. Accommodation must be in a building with a house number. Accommodation is possible in hostels, own or rented houses or apartments.
What about salary?
The salary of an employee from the Qualified Employee Program must be at least 22% above the minimum wage level. The minimum wage as of 1.1.2026 is CZK 22,400. A qualified employee's salary must not fall below CZK 27,328.
How do we communicate with our Filipino employees?
English is the second official language in the Philippines, so it is possible to communicate with them in English.
For those who do not speak English, we recommend purchasing one translator for the group. Our customers have found the ENENCE translator effective – it translates fluently in complete sentences and costs just over CZK 2,000.
Filipinos are generally very skilled with languages, and employers can require that they learn to eventually communicate in Czech as well. You can send them a vocabulary list of important terms in advance so they can study during the document processing period.
What kind of employees are Filipinos?
We would best compare them to Vietnamese workers – they are of smaller stature, hardworking, humble, and smiling people. They will address you respectfully as "Madam" or "Sir." Workplace comfort and good relationships are very important to them. They are appreciated worldwide for their strong work ethic; they are peaceful Christians.
Can we bring large, tall men from the Philippines?
Yes, although it is challenging, there are men who are 180+ cm tall and weigh 80+ kg. So we can even create a small Filipino basketball team for you 😉
What is the standard height of Filipino men and women?
Men average around 160 cm and women around 150 cm.
What do Filipinos eat? How can we please them upon arrival?
They prefer rice most, so you will delight them most with a bag of rice and a rice cooker.