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Czech Republic

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

 

UK help and services in Czech Republic - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for information
Embassy of the Czech Republic in London (mzv.cz)Czech Embassy in UK
Apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Global Health Insurance Card
Entry requirements - Czech Republic travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Czech Republic (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH EMBASSY IN CZECH REPUBLIC

Thunovska 14

118 00

Prague

 

Telephone: (+420) 257 402 111

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-prague

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance155
Fire150
Police158

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

 Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityPrague
LanguageCzech
CurrencyCzech Koruna
Phone Code+420
Internet Code.cz
Time ZoneUTC+1 (1 hour ahead of UK)
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType C, Type E
Drinking WaterSafe to drink
Dominant ReligionRoman Catholic 10%, none 35%, unspecified 54%, other 1%
Significant Dates

May 8 - Liberation Day

July 5 - Saints Cyril and Methodius' Day

July 6 - Jan Hus Day

September 28 - Saint Wenceslas Day

October 28 - Independence Day

November 17 - Freedom and Democracy Day