Czech Republic
Warnings and insurance
Summary
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TheBefore Foreign,you Commonwealthtravel, &check Developmentthe Office‘Entry (FCDO)requirements’ providessection for Czech Republic’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Due to COVID-19, these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice aboutfor risksthe oflatest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to helppass Britishthrough nationalsanother makecountry informedon decisions.your Findjourney, outcheck the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more aboutimportant than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel adviceinsurance.
Before you travel
NoThere travelare canrules beabout guaranteedtaking safe.food Readand alldrink into the adviceEU. See inTaking thisfood guideand asdrink wellinto asthe supportCzech Republic for further information.
Over 300,000 British nationals abroadvisit whichthe includes:Czech Republic every year. Most visits are trouble-free.
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FollowWhen andusing contactpublic FCDOtransport travelyou onmust Twitter,validate Facebookyour ticket when you board or you could be fined. See Local laws and Instagramcustoms.
Only Youbuy canalcohol alsofrom signlegitimate upplaces tolike getsupermarkets emailor notificationsbottle shops. Make sure the bottle has an original, untouched seal around the cork or cap. See Crime
Carry whenyour thispassport advicewith isyou updated.at all times for identification. See Local laws and customs
Travel
Although insurancethere is no recent history of terrorism in the Czech Republic, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you chooseneed to travel,contact researchthe youremergency destinationsservices call 112.
If you’re abroad and getyou appropriateneed travelemergency insurancehelp from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The InsuranceOverseas shouldBusiness coverRisk yourservice itinerary,offers plannedinformation activities and expensesadvice infor anBritish emergency.companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
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)