Reisinformatie

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

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

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

Czechs are a pet loving nation. Dogs are allowed in most restaurants, cafés and even some shopping malls

Animal border transfer rules

The Václav Havel Airport in Prague is completely wheelchair accessible

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
 

Smoking ban in restaurants, bars and public places

Customary tips up to 10 %

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

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)

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

Emergency line 112

Wide net of quality medical care, premium insurance available