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Maximum Alerts / Czechia
Level published by the State Department on 07.01.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Czechia — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 1/4 ("Exercise Normal Precautions"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
List read from OpenStreetMap on 08.10.2026, not read again since: these facilities may have changed.
Country dial code: +420
OpenStreetMap list read on 08.10.2026, straight-line distances. In an emergency: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
192/24 Pštrossova
near nábřeží Kapitána Jaroše
17 Dittrichova
34 Italská Praha 2
Mo 13:00-18:30; Tu 07:00-13:30; We 13:00-18:30; Th 07:00-13:30; Fr 07:00-13:00
near Národní obrany
urology
Mo 07:00-12:30,13:00-15:00; We 07:00-12:30,13:30-17:00; Th 07:00-12:30,13:00-15:
near Podskalská
Mo 10:00-18:00; Tu,Th,Fr 07:30-13:30; We 12:00-18:00
near Plavecká
near Terronská
near Národní obrany
near Banskobystrická
near Roháčova
general
Mo-Th 07:30-15:00; Fr 07:30-14:30
near Nuselská radnice
33 Bělohorská Praha
psychiatry
Mo 00:00-18:00, Tu 08:00-12:00,13:00-17:00, We 07:00-15:00, Th 08:00-14:00, Fr 0
near Pod vilami
near Hartigova
urology
Mo-Th 08:00-16:00
near Za Hanspaulkou
67/2 Budínova Praha
24/7
2464/2b Budínova Praha 8
nephrology;dialysis
Mo,We,Fr 07:00-01:00, Tu,Sa 07:00-19:00, Th 07:00-21:00
near Jeseniova
1449/9 Želetavská
near Humpolecká
near Luční
near U krčské vodárny
Mo-Th 07:30-11:30,12:00-15:30; Fr 07:30-12:30
near U krčské vodárny
Mo,Th 07:00-11:30,13:00-15:30; Tu 07:00-11:30; Fr 07:00-12:30
near U krčské vodárny
Mo-Th 07:30-11:30,12:00-15:30; Fr 07:30-12:30
near Kozí
24/7
near Dlouhá
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00,08:00-19:00
near pasáž Černá růže
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00
8 Wenceslas Square Praha
Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa,Su 11:00-20:00
35 Národní Praha
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00
near Revoluční
Mo-Th 07:30-17:30; Fr 07:30-16:00
11 Jindřišská Praha
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
2121/22 Spálená Praha
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa,Su 09:00-20:00
720/5 Palackého Praha
24/7
23 Vodičkova Praha
Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00
339/11 Národní Praha
Mo-Fr 07:30-19:30
1935/38 Vodičkova Praha
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa,Su 09:00-20:00
near Havlíčkova
Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
near Václavské náměstí
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su off
78/12 Spálená Praha
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00
4 Opletalova Praha
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00
near Na Poříčí
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00
557/30 Karlovo náměstí Praha
Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00
554/32 Karlovo náměstí Praha
Mo-Th 07:30-18:00; Fr 07:30-16:00
203/14 Malostranské náměstí Praha
Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 10:30-18:00; Su off
71 Milady Horákové Praha 7
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
near Karlovo náměstí
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00
near Dukelských hrdinů
Mo-Fr 07:30-18:30
near Helénská
Mo-Th 07:15-16:30; Fr 07:15-14:30
near Sokolovská
Mo-Fr 07:30-18:30
Pasáž Oasis
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00
691/33 Dukelských hrdinů Praha
Mo-Th 08:00-18:00; Fr 08:00-17:00
325/7 Karlovo náměstí Praha
Mo-Th 07:00-19:00; Fr 07:00-18:00
near Malířská
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00
683/22 Františka Křížka Praha
24/7
8 Karlovo náměstí Praha
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Su off; Sa off
109 Milady Horákové Praha
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:30; Sa 08:00-17:00
1/9 Jugoslávská Praha
Mo-Fr 07:30-19:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
499/2 U nemocnice Praha
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00
near Mařákova
Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00
238/37 Belgická Praha
24/7
near Vlašská
Mo-Th 07:00-16:30; Fr 07:00-15:00
2 Na bojišti Praha
Fr 08:00-15:00; Tu 08:00-19:00; Mo,We,Th 08:00-17:00
459/6 Ke Karlovu Praha 2
Mo-Th 08:00-17:00; Fr 08:00-15:30
near U tržnice
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00
20 Karlova Praha
near Rybná
Mo-Su 09:00-16:00
891/5 Panská Praha
34 Soukenická Praha 1
Mo-Fr 09:00-12:30, 13:30-16:00
10 V Jirchářích Praha
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa,Su,PH off
153/8 Valdštejnská Praha
486/2 Velkopřevorské náměstí Praha
Mo-Fr 09:00-12:30
277/15 Mostecká Praha
Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00
287/4 Lázeňská Praha
458/1 Hellichova Praha
Mo-Th 08:00-16:15; Fr 08:00-15:00
1 Šítkova Praha
475/5 Maltézské náměstí Praha
Mo-Th 09:00-16:00; Fr 09:00-15:30
near Seifertova
near Dr. Zikmunda Wintra
Mo,We 08:00-18:00
near Táborská
2059/80b Antala Staška Praha 4
Mo,We 08:00-18:00; Tu,Th 08:00-16:00; Fr 08:00-13:00
14/324 Sokolovská Praha 9
near Velvarská
692/1 Benediktská Praha
9 Jungmannovo náměstí Praha
14 Bartolomějská Praha
2 Lodecká Praha 1
near Letenská
19 Opletalova Praha
735/24 Františka Křížka Praha
362/3 Vlašská Praha
1800/36 Skoloská Praha
24/7
272/5 Na Bělidle Praha
near Korunní
25/776 Českomalínská
near Wilsonova
near U Lanové dráhy
07:00-22:00
near Legerova
near Nebozízek - Sady
07:00-22:00
near Václavkova
near Strahovská
07:00-22:00
near Nuselský most
near Generála Šišky
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
10-16 0.7 · 10-17 0.6 · 10-18 0.6 · 10-19 0.6 · 10-20 0.6 · 10-21 0.5 · 10-22 0.5 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Prague in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Czechia. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Czechia. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Czechia.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Czechia. If rabies exposures occur while in Czechia, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.
For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary. TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Low incidence, comparable to Europe.
Average coverage: two up-to-date MMR doses remain the rule.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 16.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
Les soins médicaux sont garantis. Pour tout traitement médical la carte européenne d’assurance maladie (CEAM) doit être présentée. Institution commune LAMal Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. N'oubliez toutefois pas que l'importation de médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (p. ex. méthadone) ou l’importation de substances utilisées pour traiter des troubles psychiques est soumise à des prescriptions spéciales dans de nombreux pays. Le cas échéant, renseignez-vous à ce sujet, avant le départ, auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez, entre autres, de plus amples informations sur ce thème ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
L’encéphalite à tique (TBE) est une maladie virale transmise par la morsure de tiques infestées, surtout au printemps et en été. La consommation de lait cru ou de produits laitiers contaminés est aussi un mode de transmission bien que plus rare.
Les symptômes se présentent généralement en deux phases : d’abord un syndrome grippal associant fièvre, fatigue et courbatures puis des troubles neurologiques graves tels que méningite ou encéphalite (maux de tête, paralysie et confusion).
Il n’existe pas de traitement et la prise en charge est uniquement symptomatique. La prévention repose sur la protection contre les piqures de tiques et la vaccination en cas de séjour en zone rurale ou boisée. Il est recommandé de se renseigner avant son départ auprès de son médecin traitant ou d’un centre de vaccinations internationales.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site Santé Publique France et le site du ministère de la Santé .
La fièvre typhoïde est une maladie infectieuse causée par des bactéries présentes dans l’eau contaminée par des matières fécales d’origine humaine. L’infection résulte le plus souvent de l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés, ou d’une transmission directe de personne à personne. Les symptômes surviennent en moyenne 3 semaines après la contamination et associent fièvre, maux de tête, perte d’appétit, douleurs abdominales avec diarrhée ou constipation, fatigue et parfois, éruption cutanée. Dans les formes plus graves, la fièvre typhoïde peut être fatale en l’absence de traitement.
Les mesures de prévention reposent sur les règles élémentaires d’hygiène générale vis-à-vis de l’eau, des aliments et du lavage des mains ainsi que sur la vaccination.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter le site de…
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Czechia .
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Czechia where some staff will speak English.
To get medically necessary state healthcare in Czechia, you need a Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) or a European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ).
The NHS’s getting healthcare abroad webpage has details about:
A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:
There is also guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Czechia .
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (14.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (12.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 07.01.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Czechia .
Czechia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Travelers should remain vigilant against petty crime, such as pickpocketing and other minor theft, especially in tourist areas and on public transportation. Follow local laws and guidance from Czech authorities during your stay.
Review our travel guidance for the Czech Republic to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
10-16 0.7 · 10-17 0.6 · 10-18 0.6 · 10-19 0.6 · 10-20 0.6 · 10-21 0.5 · 10-22 0.5 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is in the same range as Switzerland or France. On the road, 3 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
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L’ensemble du pays est en vigilance normale (en vert sur la carte sécuritaire).
La République tchèque est une destination sûre, sous réserve d’observer une vigilance minimale.
La criminalité et la délinquance, notamment sur la voie publique, ont fortement diminué au cours des quinze dernières années et se maintiennent à un niveau faible pour toutes les catégories d’infractions.
Néanmoins, les vols à la tire dans le centre-ville de Prague (1er et 2ème arrondissement), à proximité des lieux touristiques (Vieille Ville, Château, transports en commun) restent fréquents.
Des arnaques à la location immobilière sont également constatées : il est recommandé de ne conclure aucune opération en ligne sans être entré en contact direct avec une agence et avoir vérifié son existence.
Il est important d’être à tout moment en possession d’un titre d’identité ou de voyage (CNI ou passeport), d’en conserver une copie en lieu sûr, de veiller sur ses effets personnels, son argent liquide et sa carte bancaire et de connaître les contacts en cas d’urgence :
Tél : (+420) 974 851 750 9 Place Jungmannovo, 11001 – PRAGUE 1 métro MUSTEK (près de la place Venceslas)
⚠ Les autorités tchèques sont particulièrement sévères en ce qui concerne le contrôle et la sanction des touristes qui se rendraient coupables d’infractions variées pendant leur séjour (consommation illicite d’alcool, de drogues, consommation de tabac dans certains lieux publics, incivilités, dégradations de biens ou de lieux…). Il convient de rester particulièrement vigilant sur ces points, ainsi que de disposer d’un titre validé dans les transports en commun (contrôles fréquents) , et de veiller à ne…
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été publiés avec des modifications marginales. (published 06.07.2026)
Les voyages en Tchéquie sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. En raison de l’agression militaire persistante de la Russie contre l’Ukraine, les tensions dans la région restent élevées. Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements Avant et pendant le voyage, informez-vous au travers des médias et par le biais de votre tour-opérateur sur la situation actuelle. Évitez les manifestations et rassemblements de foule de tout genre car des débordements sont possibles. Conformez-vous aux directives des autorités locales.
Les vols peuvent survenir surtout à Prague. Il est notamment recommandé d'observer les mesures de précaution suivantes:
De fortes pluies peuvent provoquer des inondations ainsi que des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Czech hydrometeorological institute Il existe un risque d’incendie de forêt à de nombreux endroits.
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 16.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 06.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
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.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorist attacks in Czechia cannot be ruled out.
You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public places, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
Public protests may happen at short notice. These have been peaceful but take care in crowded places and follow the instructions of local authorities.
If you are victim of crime, immediately call 112 for assistance.
Petty theft is a problem, especially in major tourist areas in Prague. There is a risk of pickpocketing:
Take care of yourself and your belongings in the same way as you would do in the UK. Avoid leaving your belongings unattended.
Report thefts in person to the nearest Czech police station within 24 hours and get a police report crime number for insurance purposes.
Prague police station (Jungmannovo namesti 9, Prague 1, nearest metro stop is Mustek) is open 24 hours a day and would provide English speaking interpreters.
You can also get a police report from the police station at the airport. See Prague police station contact details (in Czech).
Every lamppost in Prague has a 6-digit number posted at eye level. These codes will help you tell the police where you are if you cannot give them an exact address.
There is a risk of drink spiking in bars and clubs. Be careful not to take drinks from strangers or leave your drinks unattended.
Beware of criminals pretending to be plainclothes policemen who ask to see your foreign currency and passport. Czech police officers do not have the right to do this. Do not show them your money. Instead, offer to go with them to the nearest police station. You can also call 112 to check their identity.
If you’re travelling in a group, keep a note of your hotel phone number and address in case you are separated. Leave contact details with a friend or relative in the UK.
Prague city police advise visitors to:
It is a legal requirement to carry ID. Always carry your passport. The police may fine or arrest you if you do not. They will normally accept a scan of your passport if you have not committed a crime.
Stag groups are not allowed to enter some city centre bars and restaurants. You may be arrested or fined for drunken or offensive behaviour. Police may take you to ‘sober-up’ facilities for a temporary period, and you will have to pay for your…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Czechia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2026-01-07travel.state.gov ↗updated 07.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Czechia .
Czechia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Travelers should remain vigilant against petty crime, such as pickpocketing and other minor theft, especially in tourist areas and on public transportation. Follow local laws and guidance from Czech authorities during your stay.
Review our travel guidance for the Czech Republic to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise normal security precautions
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 09:05 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Local police may ask for your identification at any time.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences or heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Czechia. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Czechia, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Czech court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
You must be at least 18 years old to drive in Czechia. You must carry an international driving permit. Headlights must be on at all times. Winter tires are mandatory from November 1 to March 31. All vehicles must have:
An electronic vignette is required to travel on all major highways. You can buy this permit for a 10-day, 1-month or 1-year period:
Failure to display this permit may result in fines. All rental vehicles are provided with valid motorway permits. Regulations can change from one municipality to another. Always check signage and be on the lookout for zone-specific regulations. There is zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Penalties are severe. Convicted offenders can expect heavy fines or jail sentences.
Local authorities may fine pedestrians for violations such as jaywalking, crossing the street on a red light, or crossing the roadway at a non-designated location, particularly in Prague’s city centre. Trams have the right of way over pedestrians, including at pedestrian crossings.
Before using public transportation, you must validate your ticket by using machines located on board or in the station. You will receive a fine requiring immediate payment if an inspector carries out an inspection and:
The currency of Czechia is the Czech koruna (CZK). Non-official currency exchange is illegal. Plus, you are at risk of receiving counterfeit bills.
If you are carrying €10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies or monetary instruments, you must make a declaration to customs when you enter or leave the European Union. This does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union or in transit to a non-EU country. EU Cash Controls – European Commission
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 09:05 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
It is a legal requirement to carry ID. Always carry your passport. The police may fine or arrest you if you do not. They will normally accept a scan of your passport if you have not committed a crime.
Stag groups are not allowed to enter some city centre bars and restaurants. You may be arrested or fined for drunken or offensive behaviour. Police may take you to ‘sober-up’ facilities for a temporary period, and you will have to pay for your stay.
The possession, sale and distribution of drugs, including cannabis, is illegal, and the drugs are often dangerous counterfeits. Some shops, particularly in Prague, advertise ‘cannabis products’, which contain trace amounts of THC permissible under Czech law. You should expect severe penalties such as a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport. Convictions carry sentences of up to 18 years. Airports in Czechia have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Same-sex relationships and civil partnerships are legal in Czechia, but same-sex marriages are not recognised in Czech law. Registered same-sex partnerships are awaiting presidential approval. Same-sex couples showing affection in public could receive unwanted attention. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
It is illegal to earn money from a surrogacy arrangement. The police may charge you if you are:
FCDO advises against making surrogacy arrangements in Czechia or moving surrogacy arrangements from other countries. You should get specialist legal advice in the UK and Czechia. See surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
L'alcool au volant est interdit (0 pour mille). Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants , y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont passibles de lourdes peines de prison.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 06.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.
Reading 06:00 (Europe/Prague)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 2,693 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
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La République tchèque appartenant à l’espace Schengen, les ressortissants français ou d’un État membre de l’Union européenne, quel que soit l’objet de leur visite, ne sont pas soumis à l’obligation de visa pour les séjours de moins de 3 mois.
Les ressortissants français peuvent entrer, circuler et quitter la République tchèque uniquement s’ils sont en possession d’une carte nationale d’identité ou d’un passeport en cours de validité.
En cas de voyage avec une carte nationale d’identité dont la durée de validité est facialement dépassée mais qui bénéficie de cette extension de 5 ans, il est vivement recommandé de télécharger et d’imprimer la notice multilingue expliquant ces nouvelles règles .
Il est strictement interdit de voyager avec un passeport ou une carte nationale d’identité qui a été déclaré perdu ou volé aux autorités françaises (commissariats, préfectures, consulats, …). Les autorités tchèques procèdent à des contrôles réguliers à l’entrée sur le territoire ou lors de l’arrivée dans les hôtels et confisquent tout document ayant fait l’objet d’une déclaration de perte ou de vol.
Pour un séjour de plus de 30 jours, les ressortissants français et les membres d’un État de l’Union européenne sont tenus, dans les 30 jours suivant leur arrivée, de s’enregistrer auprès de la police des étrangers .
Cette obligation ne s’applique pas aux personnes de moins de 15 ans ni aux employés d’organisations internationales ou gouvernementales accréditées en République tchèque.
Pour un séjour permanent (conditions requises), il est possible de faire une demande de résidence permanente .
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 06.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Czechia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Czech Embassy in the UK .
Czechia follows Schengen area rules . Your passport must:
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Czechia, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
The requirements for working in Czechia are different.
If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.
At Czech border control, you may also need to:
To stay longer, you must meet the Czech government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa or permit you need with the Czech Embassy in the UK .
If you stay in Czechia with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.
Read about entry processes if you live in Czechia .
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area.
This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. There is no cost for EES registration.
On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 07.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Petty theft is a problem, especially in major tourist areas in Prague. Beware of criminals pretending to be plainclothes policemen who ask to see your foreign currency and passport.
What the texts say · Some taxis charge high prices. There is a risk of pickpocketing: on busy metro and bus routes from Prague airport to the city centre.
What the texts say · You should expect severe penalties such as a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.
What the texts say · Credit card and ATM fraud occurs.
What the texts say · Public protests may happen at short notice.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 11.08.2026 · read 03.10.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 14.10.2026 · read 03.10.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is in the same range as Switzerland or France. On the road, 3 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
Le réseau de transports publics (trains et bus) est bien aménagé et adapté à la densité de population. Liaisons ferroviaires et bus Transports publics de Prague L’utilisation des autoroutes et de certaines routes principales requiert l’obtention d’une vignette ou l’enregistrement du véhicule dans le système de péage. Vignette électronique (pour véhicules jusqu’à 3.5t) Electronic toll system (pour véhicules à partir de 3.5t) La conduite dangereuse requiert la plus grande prudence au volant. En cas d'accident de la circulation avec des dommages aux personnes ou des dégâts matériels, la police doit être averti. Basic Road Traffic Rules in the Czech Republic Information for participants of a traffic accident in the Czech Republic
Les personnes qui séjournent plus de 30 jours en Tchéquie sont tenues de se présenter au poste de police compétent. En règle générale, les hôtels se chargent de cette obligation de déclaration pour leurs hôtes. Les personnes qui ne logent pas dans un hôtel doivent effectuer elles-mêmes leur déclaration ou demander à leur hôte de le faire. Le ministère tchèque de l'Intérieur et l'Ambassade de la République tchèque à Berne fournissent des informations sur les règles de déclaration et les services compétents. Ministère de l’intérieur Ambassade de la République tchèque
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 06.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaNone of these facilities is a Maximum Insurance “partner”, and none is presented as waiving upfront payment: this list is a reading of public map data, nothing more. A direct payment guarantee is arranged CASE BY CASE by our assistance desk, facility by facility and when the need arises — one number, +41 22 ••• •• ••.
List read from OpenStreetMap on 08.10.2026, not read again since: these facilities may have changed.
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 2,693 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
486/2 Velkopřevorské náměstí, 11800, Praha
Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Updated: 15 September 2026
OpenStreetMap
Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
7 Pevnostní, 16201, Praha
+420 220 400 611
https://www.eda.admin.ch/prag ↗updated 06.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026
phone not published
Numéro d’urgence général: 112 Police: 158 Ambulance: 155 Pompiers: 150 Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic: Emergency Numbers Dispositions douanières pour la Tchéquie: Customs Administration Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Centre consulaire régional Vienne, Autriche Ambassade de Suisse en République Tchèque Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d’entrée (documents d’identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l’importation et l’exportation d’animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse
OpenStreetMap · DFAE
British passport — British embassy and consulates
180/14 Thunovská, 11800, Praha
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
OpenStreetMap
American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates
365/15 Tržiště, 11800, Praha
+420 257 022 000
https://cz.usembassy.gov/ ↗updated 07.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
phone not published
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap
Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police)
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
| Help! | Pomoc! |
| Call an ambulance! | Zavolejte záchranku! |
| I need a doctor. | Potřebuji lékaře. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | Kde je nejbližší nemocnice? |
| Call the police! | Zavolejte policii! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | Jsem alergický (alergická) na penicilin. |
| I have international medical insurance. | Mám mezinárodní zdravotní pojištění. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | Chci kontaktovat velvyslanectví své země. |
| Please take me to this address. | Odvezte mě prosím na tuto adresu. |
| Do you speak English? | Mluvíte anglicky? |
Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Health – editorial change
October 14, 2026 09:05 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 07.01 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10DFAE · updated 06.07 · read 16.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 16.10State Department · updated 07.01 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 16.10State Department · updated 07.01 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 158 / 156 · ambulance 155 · fire 150
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
At today's level 1/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Around Prague: 80 hospitals and clinics, 13 with a 24/7 emergency room, 40 pharmacies, 40 doctors' practices (OpenStreetMap, hospital list read on 08.10.2026).
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10OMS · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 16.10
4.3 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
0.8 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 12.10DFAE · updated 06.07 · read 16.10
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 16.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 16.10eda.admin.ch · updated 06.07 · read 16.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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