Travel Info
Czech Republic/Czechia
Population 10,6 million
Capital: Prague / Praha
European Union & Schengen Area member
Eventual VISA requirements check with your national ministry of foreign affairs. A list of VISA required countries here
Customs upon entry regulations
Driving
Driving on the right
Zero alcohol policy
Mobile calls without hands-free ban
50 / 90 / 130 Km/h speed limits
Electric car charging stations network available
Language
Czech Republic is a safe country. Ranking in Top 10 in global ratings annualy
Official language: Czech (widespread knowledge of English, German or Russian)
Basic Vocabulary:
Dobrý den - Good Morning
Na shledanou - Good Bye
Ano - Yes
Ne - No
Currency
Currency: Czech Crown
1 EUR = 25 CZK 1 USD = 20.5 CZK
Card payments widely accepted, contactless or Apple Pay/Google Pay available
Follow basic safety rules for money exchange
Airports
International airports: Praha, Brno, Ostrava, Pardubice and Karlovy Vary
Prague Airport (PRG) to city center transport:
Public transport BUS 119 and other lines
TAXI & shared ride providers Uber, Bolt (Follow the safety rules for orders)
National train and bus connections
Restaurants and Accommodation
Smoking ban in restaurants, bars and public places
Customary tips up to 10 %
Barrier-free Travel
The main train stations in Prague, Brno, Olomouc and Ostrava are wheelchair accessible
Trains can be equipped with platforms on request
Public transport in large cities is mostly wheelchair accessible
Tourist Guides
The Czech Tourist Guide Identification Card is issued by the Ministry of Regional Development
Travelling with Animals
Czechs are a pet loving nation. Dogs are allowed in most restaurants, cafés and even some shopping malls
Animal border transfer rules
Telecomunication
GSM/4G cellular bandwith
No roaming fees among EU member states
Free Wi-Fi accesible in most restaurants and cafés
230V electrical network, sockets compatible with the European standard (F)
Illegal substances
Driving under the influence of an addictive substance is prohibited.
Alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products up to 18 years of age
Czech Blue Poppy is a safe food that has no psychotropic effect.