
Travel Info

Notice
Expiry of CZK Banknotes
The validity of older types of banknotes with a thin silver strip in the nominal value of CZK 100, 200, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 ends on 30 June 2022. The banknotes will no longer be accepted starting on 1 July 2022. Invalid banknotes can be exchanged at the cash desks in banks and in the Czech National Bank. More information is available here.

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

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)


Tourist Guides
The Czech Tourist Guide Identification Card is issued by the Ministry of Regional Development

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.
