Czech Republic
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for the Czech Republic
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for the Czech Republic’s current entry restrictions and requirements. DueThese to COVID-19, these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country onto yourreturn journey,to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf isyou’re moreplanning importanttravel than ever to getthe travelCzech insuranceRepublic, andfind checkout itwhat providesyou appropriateneed cover. Seeto theknow FCDO’sabout guidancecoronavirus onthere foreignin travelthe insuranceCoronavirus section.
OnDuring 7the JuneCOVID-19 2023,pandemic, Pragueit hostsis themore 2023important UEFAthan Europaever Conferenceto Leagueget Finaltravel betweeninsurance West Ham and Fiorentina.check UKit fansprovides travellingsufficient tocover. PragueSee for the matchFCDO’s shouldguidance checkon theforeign officialtravel UEFA websiteinsurance.
For andinformation theabout WestCOVID-19 Hamvaccines, websitesee for important updates and all the latestCoronavirus information. Take care of your personal possessions including passports, especially in crowds and on public transport.page.
There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU. See Taking food and drink into the Czech Republic for further information.
Over 300,000 British nationals visit the Czech Republic every year. Most visits are trouble-free.
If you’re living in or moving to the Czech Republic, visit our Living in the Czech Republic guide in addition to this travel advice.
When using public transport you must validate your ticket when you board or you could be fined. See Local laws and customs
Only buy alcohol from legitimate places like supermarkets or bottle shops. Make sure the bottle has an original, untouched seal around the cork or cap. See Crime
Carry your passport with you at all times for identification. See Local laws and customs
Although there is no recent history of terrorism in the Czech Republic, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you need to contact the emergency services call 112.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2024-10-02 13:42
Addition of information about travelling from the Czech Republic to Germany (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-09-16 14:26
New information about regional weather events (‘Warnings and Insurance’ and ‘Getting Help’ pages).
2024-09-05 13:13
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-07-26 10:39
Updated assessment that terrorist attacks in the Czech Republic cannot be ruled out (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-05-10 11:34
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-03-08 13:17
Information on taxis from Prague airport and notice that the Prague public transport information and journey planner is now also available in English (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-12-22 09:30
Removal of information on a shooting incident in Prague (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-12-21 16:08
Update on a shooting incident in Prague (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-09-08 15:36
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:07
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-08 09:14
Removal of information about the 7 June 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League Final between West Ham and Fiorentina in Prague (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-05 13:50
Information about the 7 June 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League Final between West Ham and Fiorentina in Prague (‘Summary’).
2022-08-23 09:51
Updated information on Covid vaccination (‘Coronavirus’ page), possible protests (‘Safety and security’ page) and local travel (‘Local laws and customs’ page)
2022-06-08 12:20
Updated information about surrogacy (‘Local laws and customs’ page)
2022-05-12 15:19
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-09 15:40
Updated information on wearing masks (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-04-14 11:25
Updated information on wearing masks in public spaces and electronic vignettes (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-04-08 20:18
New information on the relaxation of Covid entry requirements (See ‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-14 12:00
New information on the requirement to wear “respirator” face masks (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-04 07:10
New information on the state of emergency declared on 3 March (See ‘Safety and Security’ page)
2022-02-18 15:36
Updated information on entry requirements for travellers who are fully vaccinated, unvaccinated and who have previously had COVID-19 (‘Entry requirements’ page)