Czech Republic
Warnings and insurance
Before you travel
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- see general advice for women travellers
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- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help Britishyou nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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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)