What you need to know
- Czech Republic is a safe country – in the top 10, according to global staistics
- Visa, yes or no?
- Official language – Czech (West Slavic language)
- Driving – keep right, keep carlights on both day and night
- Ban on using mobile phones while driving (except hands-free sets)
- On highways, a vignette (highway toll sticker, also now available in electronic form) is required
- Zero alcohol policy behind the wheel
- Electric car charging station network is available
- GSM/4G cellular bandwith
- No telephone-roaming fees among EU member states
- Free Wi-Fi in most public places
- 230V electrical network, sockets compatible with the European standard (F)
- Currency: Czech Crown (1 EUR = 25 CZK, 1 USD = 20.5 CZK)
- Coins: CZK 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 crown denominations; banknotes: CZK 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 crown denominations
- Approximate prices: pint (500ml) of beer – 30 CZK, loaf of bread – 30 CZK, cinema ticket – 180 CZK
- Card payments widely accepted, contactless or Apple Pay/Google Pay also available
- Money can be exchanged, at exchange offices, banks or cash can be withdrawn in Czech crowns from cash machines (ATMs). It is never recommended to exchange money on the street!
- Wide network of quality medical care. For emergency calls, phone 112
- Taking out commercial travel insurance is recommended
- Smoking is banned in restaurants, bars and public places
- Customary tips – up to 10%
Useful information:
Office hours for the public:
Monday, Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 8 am to 2.30 pm
Friday: 8 am to 1 pm