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04.05.2021

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

NO

Czechia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Czechia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

Non-essential travel to Czechia is banned, regardless of the country of origin. People working, studying and visiting their families in Czechia are exempted from the travel ban, as well as people travelling to health and social facilities, weddings and funerals.

Travelling for tourism or to visit friends is not possible.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers who spent longer than 12 hours in the last 14 days in a territory classified as "Orange", "Red" or "Dark Red" are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival (PCR), or within 24 hours prior to arrival (rapid antigen test). Travellers from "Dark Red" countries must present a PCR test.

Additionally:

• Travellers from "Orange" countries must wear a facemask (FFP2, KN95) for 14 days after entering the country;
• Travellers from "Red" countries must undergo a second PCR test at their own expenses within 5 days from arrival. Free movement is prohibited until a negative test result is available. Face masks (FFP2, KN95) must be worn for 14 days after entrance.
• Travellers from "Dark Red" countries must undergo a second PCR test at their own expenses no earlier than 24 hours after arrival. Free movement is prohibited until a negative test result is available. Individuals must wear a facemask (FFP2, KN95) for 14 days after entering.

Additional information can be found at covid.gov.cz

Is a quarantine required?

Travellers from "Red" and "Dark Red" areas must self-isolate until a second negative test result is provided. For travellers from "Dark Red" areas, the test must be taken no earlier than on the 10th of the mandatory self-isolation. 

Mandatory Travel Documentation

A Passenger Locator Form is mandatory for travellers arriving from "Orange", "Red" and "Dark Red" countries.

A Medical Certificate is required for people who suffered Covid-19 disease in the past.

Other:

For citizens of the Czech Republic (including their family members) and EU/foreign citizens with a permanent residence permit, specific rules apply according to the means of transport they use (private or public).

Find out more:
List of countries according to the level of risk
Restrictions on the entry of foreigners
Protective measure
Travelling abroad

Contact point for the Czech Republic:
+420 974 801 801
Mo – Th: 8.00 – 16.00 and Fr: 8.00 – 12.00
(The telephone hotline provides information in Czech and English)

For inquiries related to the entry, you can send an email to cestovani.covid19@mvcr.cz

Important phone numbers

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Travel to the Czech Republic is possible only for essential reasons. Travelling for the purpose of tourism, or to visit friends, is not possible. All citizens of third countries that are not on the list of countries with a low risk of transmission of COVID-19, as well as third-country nationals who have temporary or permanent residence in such third countries, are prohibited from entering the territory of the Czech Republic, with some exceptions, as specified in the decree on Protective Measures.

Entry without restrictions is allowed from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand.

As of 27 April, entry from the following countries is not permitted:

• Botswana
• Brazil
• Eswatini (Swaziland)
• India
• South Africa
• Kenya
• Colombia
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Peru
• Tanzania (including the island of Zanzibar and Pemba)
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Czech citizens, persons with residency in the Czech Republic and their family members have an exception from the entry ban.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers who spent longer than 12 hours in the last 14 days in a territory classified as "Orange", "Red" or "Dark Red" are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival (PCR), or within 24 hours prior to arrival (rapid antigen test). Travellers from "Dark Red" countries must present a PCR test.

Additionally, the following rules apply:

• Travellers from "Orange" countries must wear a facemask (FFP2, KN95) for 14 days after entering the country;
• Travellers from "Red" countries must undergo a second PCR test at their own expenses within 5 days from arrival. Free movement is prohibited until a negative test result is available. Face masks (FFP2, KN95) must be worn for 14 days after entering the Czech Republic.
• Travellers from "Dark Red" countries must undergo a second PCR test at their own expenses no earlier than 24 hours after arrival. Free movement is prohibited until a negative test result is available. Individuals must wear a facemask (FFP2, KN95) for 14 days after entering the Czech Republic.

Additional information can be found at covid.gov.cz

Is a quarantine required?

Travellers from "Red" and "Dark Red" areas must self-isolate until a second negative test result is provided. For travellers from "Dark Red" areas, the test must be taken no earlier than on the 10th of the mandatory self-isolation.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

A Passenger Locator Form is mandatory for all travellers arriving from "orange", "red" and "dark red" countries. A Medical Certificate is required for people who suffered Covid-19 disease in the past.

Other:

For citizens of the Czech Republic (including their family members) and EU/foreign citizens with a permanent residence permit, specific rules apply according to the means of transport they use (private or public).

Find out more:
Restrictions on the entry of foreigners
Protective measures
Travelling abroad

May I transit this country?

PARTIALLY

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction. EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for the Czech Republic, the following rules apply:

Transit from low-risk countries is allowed without any restrictions in place. For other countries, the transit is allowed only to return to the home country, and a diplomatic note with information on the date and place of entry and exit is needed.

As of 27 April, transit from the following countries through the Czech Republic is not permitted:

• Botswana
• Brazil
• Eswatini (Swaziland)
• India
• South Africa
• Kenya
• Colombia
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Peru
• Tanzania (including the island of Zanzibar and Pemba)
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Find out more:
koronavirus.mzcr.cz

General measures

Updated measures are available at the Czech Covid Portal (in Czech and English)

Use of facemasks

The usage of a facemask is mandatory in public places as well as within territorial clusters (for example in healthcare and social service facilities, on public transport, when travelling by subway etc.), with some exceptions.

Wearing a facemask is also compulsory in vehicles with people who do not belong to the same household and in developed areas of municipalities open to the public, if there are more than two people present, who are closer than two metres from each other and who are not members of the same household.

As of 25 February 2021, any person from the age of 15 is required to wear a respirator without an exhalation valve with a filtration effectiveness of at least 95% in accordance with the relevant standards (e.g. FFP2/KN 95) in the indoor space of retail outlets, service provision outlets, international airports, public transport, including platforms and waiting rooms and in private vehicles (with the exception of people from the same household). 

In the outdoor municipal areas, it will be mandatory to wear at least a surgical mask, respirator or another similarly protective equipment in line with the relevant standard. In the most high-risk places, such as shops or public transport means, it will no longer be possible to replace the respirator with a double surgical mask.

Find out more:

Facemasks

Physical Distancing

Physical distance should be kept whenever possible, with some exceptions. In all establishments a 2-metres distance has to be maintained.

Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/CZE/7001

31.03.2021

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

NO

Czechia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Czechia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

Non-essential travel to Czechia is banned, regardless of the country of origin. People working, studying and visiting their families in Czechia are exempted from the travel ban, as well as people travelling to health and social facilities, weddings and funerals.

Travelling for tourism or to visit friends is not possible.

Is a coronavirus test required?

All travellers who spent longer than 12 hours in the last 14 days in a territory classified as "Orange", "Red" or "Dark Red" are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.

The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival (PCR), or within 24 hours prior to arrival (rapid antigen test). Travellers from "Dark Red" countries must present a PCR test (no rapid antigen test is accepted).

Additionally, the following rules apply:

• Travellers from "Orange" countries must wear a face mask (FFP2, KN95, N95, P2, DS or surgical) for 14 days after entering the Czech Republic;
• Travellers from "Red" countries must undergo a second PCR test at their own expenses within 5 days from arrival. Free movement is prohibited until a negative test result is available. Face masks (FFP2, KN95, N95, P2, DS or surgical) must be worn for 14 days after entering the Czech Republic;
• Travellers from "Dark Red" countries must undergo a second PCR test at their own expenses no earlier than 5 days after arrival. Free movement is prohibited until a negative test result is available. Individuals must wear a face mask (FFP2, KN95, N95, P2, DS or surgical) for 14 days after entering the Czech Republic.

Additional information can be found at covid.gov.cz

Is a quarantine required?

Travellers from "Red" and "Dark Red" areas must self-isolate until a second negative test result is provided.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

A Passenger Locator Form is mandatory for travellers arriving from "Orange", "Red" and "Dark Red" countries.

A Medical Certificate is required for people who suffered Covid-19 disease in the past.

Find out more:
List of countries according to the level of risk
Restrictions on the entry of foreigners
Protective measure
Travelling abroad

Contact point for the Czech Republic:
+420 974 801 801
Mo – Th: 8.00 – 16.00 and Fr: 8.00 – 12.00
(The telephone hotline provides information in Czech and English)

For inquiries related to the entry into the territory, you can send an email to cestovani.covid19@mvcr.cz

Important phone numbers

Documents you need to travel in Europe

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

It is possible to travel to the Czech Republic only for essential reasons. Travelling for the purpose of tourism, or to visit friends, is not possible. All citizens of third countries which are not on the list of countries with a low risk of transmission of COVID-19 and third-country nationals who have temporary or permanent residence in such third countries are prohibited from entering the territory of the Czech Republic, with some exceptions, as specified in the Protective measure.

Entry without restrictions is allowed from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand.

Is a coronavirus test required?

Travellers from "orange", "red" and "dark red" areas have to provide a negative test.

"Orange" countries: before entering the Czech Republic, individuals who spent longer than 12 hours in the last 14 days in a territory classified as "orange" must provide a negative antigen test not older than 24 hours or an RT-PCR test not older than 72 hours. Individuals must wear a face mask (FFP2, KN95, N95, P2, DS or surgical) for 10 days after entering the Czech Republic.

"Red" countries: before entering the Czech Republic, individuals who spent longer than 12 hours in the last 14 days in a territory classified as "red" must provide a negative antigen test not older than 24 hours or an RT-PCR test not older than 72 hours. After entering the territory of the Czech Republic, the individual must undergo another RT-PCR test at his own expense within 5 days after arrival. Free movement is prohibited until a negative test result is available. Individuals must wear a face mask (FFP2, KN95, N95, P2, DS or surgical) for 10 days after entering the Czech Republic.

"Dark Red" countries: before entering the Czech Republic, individuals who spent longer than 12 hours in the last 14 days in a territory classified as "dark red" must provide a negative antigen or RT-PCR test not older than 72 hours. After entering the territory of the Czech Republic, the individual must undergo another RT-PCR test at his own expense no earlier than 5 days after arrival. Free movement is prohibited until a negative test result is available. Individuals must wear a face mask (FFP2, KN95, N95, P2, DS or surgical) for 10 days after entering the Czech Republic.

Additional information can be found at covid.gov.cz

Is a quarantine required?

From 5 February 2021, travellers from "red" and "dark red" areas must self-isolate until a second negative test result is provided.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

A Passenger Locator Form is mandatory for all travellers arriving from "orange", "red" and "dark red" countries. A Medical Certificate is required for people who suffered Covid-19 disease in the past. 

Find out more: 
List of countries according to the level of risk

Restrictions on the entry of foreigners

Protective measure

Travelling abroad

May I transit this country?

YES

As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted from temporary travel restriction.

EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their family members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their country of nationality or residence.

Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country may transit through the international transit area of airports located in the Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue to apply.

Additionally, for the Czech Republic, the following rules apply:

Transit from low-risk countries is allowed without any restrictions in place. For other countries, the transit is allowed only to return to the home country, and a diplomatic note with information on the date and place of entry and exit is needed. As regards EU transit from high-risk countries, the following rules apply:

1. Airport transit: EU citizens have no additional obligations if they do not leave the airport transit zone;

2. Land transit: upon entry to the Czech Republic, EU citizens shall contact the regional hygiene station according to the place of entry and inform it that entry is done only for the purpose of transit.

Furthermore, if a person is travelling from a high-risk country or has spent there more than 12 hours in the last 14 days, transit has to happen within 12 hours.

Find out more:

koronavirus.mzcr.cz

Entry from abroad

General measures

There are 5 alert levels in the Czech anti-epidemic system. As of 27 December, Czech Republic has entered the highest restriction level.   

An extended night curfew (between 21:00 and 04:59) is in place and only movements for essential reasons are possible, i.e. work, health and safety reasons as well as basic needs (including going out for dog walking). In the time-slot between 05:00 and 20:59, it is anyway only possible to go out for basic needs (visiting friends or close parents, doing the shopping, travelling to work, etc.).

Furthermore, as of 27 February 2021, a new state of emergency is in place.

Find out more:

Daily life with COVID-19

Health cover for temporary stays

Use of facemasks

The usage of a facemask is mandatory in public places as well as within territorial clusters (for example in healthcare and social service facilities, on public transport, when travelling by subway etc.), with some exceptions.

Wearing a facemask is also compulsory in vehicles with people who do not belong to the same household and in developed areas of municipalities open to the public, if there are more than two people present, who are closer than two metres from each other and who are not members of the same household.

As of 25 February 2021, any person from the age of 15 is required to wear a respirator without an exhalation valve with a filtration effectiveness of at least 95% in accordance with the relevant standards (e.g. FFP2/KN 95) in the indoor space of retail outlets, service provision outlets, international airports, public transport, including platforms and waiting rooms and in private vehicles (with the exception of people from the same household). 

In the outdoor municipal areas, it will be mandatory to wear at least a surgical mask, respirator or another similarly protective equipment in line with the relevant standard. In the most high-risk places, such as shops or public transport means, it will no longer be possible to replace the respirator with a double surgical mask.

Find out more:

Facemasks

Physical Distancing

Physical distance should be kept whenever possible, with some exceptions. In all establishments a 2-metres distance has to be maintained.

Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/CZE/7001

25.01.2021

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

No

Note: Czechia adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Czechia are not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.

It is possible to travel to the Czech Republic only for essential reasons. Travelling for the purpose of tourism, or to visit friends, is not possible. Cross-border workers are not affected by the ban. Border controls have not been reintroduced.

In case of travellers for essential reasons, the following entry restrictions apply:

for EU countries classified as "high-risk" (marked in red), the free movement within the territory is banned for 10 days. This can be terminated by submission of a negative PCR test result to the regional hygienic station either within 7 days from the entry or right after arrival in case of a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure from the country of origin. Furthermore, a Passenger Locator Form is mandatory. The above-mentioned requirements are not necessary in the following conditions: 

• if your stay in a red country did not exceed 12 hours in last 14 days;
• for cross-border workers, pupils and students coming from neighbouring countries;
• in case of urgent travel (for work and/or health-related reasons) for a period of time not exceeding 24 hours;
• in case of transit for up to 12 hours.

Additional information can be found on covid.gov.cz

For EU countries classified as "low-risk"

in case of orange countries marked with *, entry is allowed without restrictions and without the requirement to fill in the Passenger Locator Form. In case a foreigner working or studying in Czechia, a confirmation of a negative PCR test result has to be delivered to the employer or the educational institution. 

In the case of green countries, entry is allowed without restrictions. 

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

Specific measures for the new variant of coronavirus

Entry to the Czech Republic by direct flight from the UK is permitted only for passengers who are either Czech citizens or those who hold residency or a long-term valid visa for the Czech Republic. You must present a negative RT-PCR or antigen test that has been taken in the UK and is no older than 72 hours. Without Czech citizenship, proof of residency or a long-term visa, you will not be permitted to enter the Czech Republic.

On arrival in the Czech Republic, you must self-isolate for at least 5 days, before undertaking a further RT-PCR or antigen test between 5-7 days after arrival. A negative test result ends this period of self-isolation. You are also required to fill in the Passenger Locator Form and present it upon arrival.

Other foreigners may fly only for air transit or transfer at the same airport, provided that they do not stay in the Czech Republic for more than 12 hours.

It is possible to travel to the Czech Republic only for essential reasons. Travelling for the purpose of tourism, or to visit friends, is not possible.

This decision does not affect cross-border workers in any new way. Border controls have not been reintroduced.

May I transit this country?

Partially

Transit from low-risk countries is allowed without any restrictions in place. For other countries, the transit is allowed only to return to the home country, and a diplomatic note with information on the date and place of entry and exit is needed. As regards EU transit from high-risk countries, the following rules apply:

1. Airport transit: EU citizens have no additional obligations if they do not leave the airport transit zone;

2. Land transit: upon entry to the Czech Republic, EU citizens shall contact the regional hygiene station according to the place of entry and inform it that entry is done only for the purpose of transit.

Furthermore, if a person is travelling from a high-risk country or has spent there more than 12 hours in the last 14 days, transit has to happen within 12 hours.

Find out more:

koronavirus.mzcr.cz

Entry from abroad

General measures

There are 5 alert levels in the Czech anti-epidemic system. As of 27 December, Czechia has entered a higher restriction level: from level 4 to level 5 of the Counter Epidemic Score, corresponding to the highest level.  

An extended night curfew (between 21:00 and 04:59) is in place and only movements for essential reasons are possible, i.e. work, health and safety reasons as well as basic needs (including going out for dog walking). In the time-slot between 05:00 and 20:59, it is anyway only possible to go out for basic needs (visiting friends or close parents, doing the shopping, travelling to work, etc.).

The state of emergency will be in force until 14 February 2021. 

Full details are available on the press release of 23 December 2020

Find out more:

Daily life with COVID-19

Health cover for temporary stays

Use of facemasks

As of 18.09.2020, the usage of a mask is mandatory in public places as well as within territorial clusters (for example in healthcare and social service facilities, on public transport, when travelling by subway etc.), with some exceptions.

As of 22.10.2020, wearing a mask is also compulsory in vehicles with people who do not belong to the same household and in developed areas of municipalities open to the public, if there are more than two people present, who are closer than two metres from each other and who are not members of the same household.

Find out more:

Government resolution (in Czech)

Face masks

Physical Distancing

Physical distance should be kept whenever possible, with some exceptions. In all establishments a 2-metres distance has to be maintained.

Find out more: 
Conditions for entry into Czechia
List of countries according to the level of risk
Protective measure
Travelling abroad

14.12.2020

From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?

No

It is possible to travel to the Czech Republic only for essential reasons. Travelling for the purpose of tourism, or to visit friends, is not possible.

This decision does not affect cross-border workers in any new way. Border controls have not been reintroduced.

In case of travellers for essential reasons, the following entry restrictions apply:

for EU countries classified as "high-risk" (marked in red) the free-movement within the territory is banned for 10 days. This can be terminated by submission of a negative PCR test result to the regional hygienic station either within 7 days from the entry, or right after arrival in case of a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure from the country of origin. Furthermore a Passenger Locator Form is mandatory. The above-mentioned requirements are not necessary in the following conditions: 

• if your stay in a red country did not exceed 12 hours in last 14 days;
• for cross-border workers, pupils and students coming from neighboring countries;
• in case of urgent travel (for work and/or health-related reasons) for a period of time not exceeding 24 hours;
• in case of transit up to 12 hours.

For EU countries classified as "low-risk"

in case of orange countries marked with *, entry is allowed without restrictions and without the requirement to fill-in the Passenger Locator Form. In case a foreigner working or studying in Czechia, a confirmation of a negative PCR test result has to be delivered to the employer or the educational institution. 

In case of green countries, entry is allowed without restrictions. 

May I transit this country?

Partially

Transit from low-risk countries is allowed without any restrictions in place. For other countries the transit is allowed only to return to the home country, and a diplomatic note with information on the date and place of entry and exit is needed. As regards EU transit from high risk countries, the following rules apply:

1. Airport transit: EU citizens have no additional obligations, if they do not leave the airport transit zone;

2. Land transit: upon entry to the Czech Republic, EU citizens shall contact the regional hygiene station according to the place of entry and inform it that entry is done only for the purpose of transit.

Furthermore, if a person is travelling from a high-risk country or has spent there more than 12 hours in the last 14 days, transit has to happen within 12 hours.

What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?

It is possible to travel to the Czech Republic only for essential reasons. Travelling for the purpose of tourism, or to visit friends, is not possible.

This decision does not affect cross-border workers in any new way. Border controls have not been reintroduced.

In case of travellers for essential reasons, the following entry restrictions apply:

For non-EU countries classified as "high-risk" (red countries) the free-movement within the territory is banned for 10 days. This can be terminated by submission of a negative PCR test result to the regional hygienic station either within 7 days from the entry, or right after arrival in case of a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure from the country of origin. Furthermore a Passenger Locator Form is mandatory. The above-mentioned requirements are not necessary in the following conditions: 

• if your stay in a red country did not exceed 12 hours in last 14 days;
• for cross-border workers, pupils and students coming from neighboring countries;
• in case of urgent travel (for work and/or health-related reasons) for a period of time not exceeding 24 hours;
• in case of transit up to 12 hours.

For non-EU countries classified as "low-risk" (green countries):

as of 16.11.2020, the national list of low-risk third countries includes Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore and Japan. From these countries, entry is allowed without restrictions. 

Find out more: 

Conditions for entry into Czechia

List of countries according to the level of risk

Protective measure

Third-country nationals

Find out more:

koronavirus.mzcr.cz

Entry from abroad

Documents you need to travel in Europe

14.10.2020

Entry Restrictions

Entry from EU+ countries is allowed without restrictions, with the exception of countries defined as "high risk" from an epidemiological point of view.

EU+ comprises EU Member States plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and the Republic of San Marino.

An updated list of countries according to their level of risk is available on the Ministry of Health website.

For countries classified as green, entry is allowed without restrictions.
For EU countries classified as red, presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 or quarantine is necessary. This applies both to Czech citizens and to citizens of EU countries who are allowed to travel to the Czech Republic as tourists.
For non-EU countries classified as red (countries which are not on the list) where there is a high risk of infection, specific conditions determined by the protective measure apply (citizens of these countries may only travel to the Czech Republic for the reasons specified in the protective measure and subject to presentation of a negative test for Covid-19, or by undergoing a period of quarantine).

Travelling from the Czech Republic or returning to the Czech Republic

This map shows countries which are safe for travel (in green). Countries marked in red are considered at high risk of infection of Covid-19. Citizens and residents of the Czech Republic can travel to countries marked in green without restrictions. A test for Covid-19 will be required when returning from countries marked in red.

Country specific Travel Advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Transit

Transit from low-risk countries is allowed without any restrictions in place. For other countries the transit is allowed only to return to the home country, and a diplomatic note with information on the date and place of entry and exit is needed. As regards EU transit from high risk countries, the following rules apply:

1. Airport transit: EU citizens have no additional obligations, if they do not leave the airport transit zone;

2. Land transit: upon entry to the Czech Republic, EU citizens shall contact the regional hygiene station according to the place of entry and inform it that entry is done only for the purpose of transit.

Furthermore, if a person is travelling from a high-risk country or has spent there more than 12 hours in the last 14 days, transit has to happen within 12 hours.

Third-country nationals coming from outside the EU and Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein

Travellers coming from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Thailand, Tunisia, South Korea and Japan can enter the territory of Czechia without restrictions.

Travellers coming from third-countries where there is a high risk of infection can enter the territory of Czechia only for the special reasons specified in the protective measures and are subject to presentation of a negative PCR test within 5 days (from six years of age). Moreover, an arrival form must be filled in order to notify the entry to the relevant regional hygienic station. Alternatively, quarantine is required.

Find out more:

Return from abroad

Third-country nationals

Extraordinary and protective measures of the Ministry of Health

Quarantine

Travellers from countries with medium and high-risk will be allowed entry only if belonging to exempted categories, and after undergoing quarantine or providing a certificate with a negative COVID-19 result performed within 72 hours prior to their arrival. People coming from countries with a low risk of infection can travel to the Czech Republic without restrictions. The list of countries is based on the epidemiological situation and is updated on a weekly basis. EU citizens entering for the purpose of economic activity for a period exceeding 72 hours have to submit a medical certificate. Third-country citizens belonging to a specific category of people who can enter the country, have to submit a medical certificate supplemented by a negative test.
The list of countries by level of disease risk can be found at koronavirus.mzcr.cz

Mandatory Travel Documentation

A Passenger Locator Form is mandatory for all persons travelling from countries that are not on the list of countries with a low risk of infection.

Find out more:

www.mvcr.cz
koronavirus.mzcr.cz

Documents you need to travel in Europe

02.10.2020

Entry Restrictions

Entry from EU+ countries is allowed without restrictions, with the exception of countries defined as "high risk" from an epidemiological point of view.

EU+ comprises EU Member States plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and the Republic of San Marino.

An updated list of countries according to their level of risk is available on the Ministry of Health website.

For countries classified as green, entry is allowed without restrictions.
For EU countries classified as red, presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 or quarantine is necessary. This applies both to Czech citizens and to citizens of EU countries who are allowed to travel to the Czech Republic as tourists.
For non-EU countries classified as red (countries which are not on the list) where there is a high risk of infection, specific conditions determined by the protective measure apply (citizens of these countries may only travel to the Czech Republic for the reasons specified in the protective measure and subject to presentation of a negative test for Covid-19, or by undergoing a period of quarantine).

Travelling from the Czech Republic or returning to the Czech Republic

This map shows countries which are safe for travel (in green). Countries marked in red are considered at high risk of infection of Covid-19. Citizens and residents of the Czech Republic can travel to countries marked in green without restrictions. A test for Covid-19 will be required when returning from countries marked in red.

Country specific Travel Advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

A Passenger Locator Form is mandatory for all persons travelling from countries that are not on the list of countries with a low risk of infection.

Find out more:

www.mvcr.cz
koronavirus.mzcr.cz

Documents you need to travel in Europe

26.08.2020

Travelling to Czechia
Entry from EU countries is allowed without restrictions, with the exception of Romania and, from 24/8, Spain.

Travelling from Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, as well as Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and the Republic of San Marino, is allowed without restrictions.

Travelling from Czechia or returning to Czechia

This map shows countries which are safe for travel (in green). If countries are marked in red, there is an unfavorable development of covid-19 with a high risk of infection in that country. Citizens and residents of the Czech Republic can travel to countries marked in green without restrictions when returning. A test for covid-19 will be required when travelling from countries marked in red.

Country specific Travel Advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Rules and Exceptions
Czechia divides countries in two categories: green and red.

For countries classified as green, entry is allowed without restrictions.

For EU countries classified as red, presentation of a negative test for covid-19 or undergoing a period of quarantine is necessary. This applies both to Czech citizens and also to citizens of those EU countries who can also travel to the Czech Republic as tourists.

For non-EU countries classified as red (countries which are not on the list) where there is a high risk of infection, specific conditions determined by the protective measure apply (citizens of these countries may only travel to the Czech Republic for the reasons specified in the protective measure and subject to presentation of a negative test for covid-19, or by undergoing a period of quarantine).

The following third countries are considered to be at low risk of Covid-19: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Thailand, Tunisia, South Korea and Japan.

Mandatory Travel Documentation
No special documentation required.

Find out more:
www.mvcr.cz
koronavirus.mzcr.cz

Documents you need to travel in Europe

Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/CZE

22.07.2020

Entry into the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic applies entry restrictions depending on the epidemiological situation. Consult the website for the latest rules and applicable exemptions.

Further information: 
https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/coronavirus-information-o...

More info:
https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the...

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/home_en

06.04.2020

Measures taken by the General Directorate of Customs of the Czech Republic
regarding the COVID-19 outbreak

Since the beginning of the declared COVID-19 state of emergency on 12 March, the General
Directorate of Customs of the Czech Republic follows closely the Government decisions,
instructions from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of the Interior and other institutions.

Special attention is paid regarding legal instruments, instructions, notes and recommendations
from the European Commission which apply in the whole European Union.

Internally, the General Directorate of Customs informs all staff about relevant decisions and
instructs about necessary procedure to be followed. All instructions are regularly updated and
published on the internal website of the Customs administration.

Externally, the General Directorate of Customs publishes information on its website
www.celnisprava.cz and deals individually with relevant stakeholders (government and other
state and institutions, transport operators, companies…).

In order to prevent the further expansion of the COVID-19 epidemic and, on the other hand, to remain operational and continue performance of customs activities, the General Directorate of Customs adopted the following measures in connection with the state of emergency which
apply for all customs procedures:

- Health protection and safety – use of personal protective equipment, hygiene and
disinfection measures;
- Restriction on movement of persons within the public areas of Customs offices (entry
to the building upon demand, body temperature checks);
- Limitation of direct contact with declarants and drivers (isolated rooms for storage and
distribution of mail and other documents, where possible, documents are sent
electronically);
- Protection based on the social distancing principle (change of shifts for customs
officers, teleworking where possible);
- Flexibility towards extension of time-limits, deadlines and validity of documents,
certificates and declarations;
- Temporary export restrictions on certain categories of critical medical supplies (such
as medicines, disinfection and protective equipment);
- Reliefs from customs duty and taxes for the import or temporary admission of medical,
surgical and laboratory equipment in line with the current legal provisions;
- Facilitation of customs procedures and customs formalities in line with the current legal
provisions;
- Recommendation to use simplifications.

Practical implementation of the measures and further facilitation depends on the facilities and
overall situation at each Customs office.

Until today, the General Directorate of Customs has not identified any serious problem or
obstacles affecting the proper functioning of all customs procedures. At this moment of time,
there are on-going efforts to manage the current difficult situation while ensuring compliance
with the legal obligations.

Introduction of priority lanes for priority transfer for the carriage of goods (20.03.2020)

The Czech Republic has introduced so called “priority lanes” for priority transfers for carriage of medical, sanitary materials and devices, live animals, perishable goods, mail and fuel designated for the continuous supply of fuel stations on border sections of its main motorways D1, D2, D5, D8 and D11 between the Czech Republic and its neighbouring states Germany, Poland and Slovakia.

Start date: 19.03.2020

End date: not available

Further information: https://www.mdcr.cz/Media/Media-a-tiskove-zpravy/Od-soboty-plati-mimorad...

Entry restriction to non-Czech nationals and travel restriction from the Czech Republic (15.03.2020)

From midnight from Sunday 15/03 to Monday 16/03, the ban to entry is extended to all foreigners, not only from high risk epidemic countries. Foreigners residing in the Czech Republic with temporary residence over 90 days or permanent residence are excluded from this measure. Further, the ban to travel from the Czech Republic will apply on citizens of the Czech Republic and persons with permanent or temporary residence over 90 days. In addition a number exceptions are valid to these travel restrictions (Government Resolution No. 203 of 13 March 2020)

Start date: 16.03.2020

End date: not available

Further information: https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/traveling-during-the-state-of-emergen...

14.02.2021

Coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak: The Czech Republic requires COVID-19 tests from goods transport drivers transiting the country

Czech Republic - Germany 

As of midnight 14 February the Czech Republic will require a negative COVID-19 test from all goods transport drivers who intend to transit the country on the way to Germany. 

According to the Czech legal text, this measure is a response to the fact that Germany included the Czech Republic on the list of “new COVID-19 variant” countries, which implies that drivers of goods transport coming from the Czech Republic, including drivers just transiting the Czech Republic, will be demanded to present a negative test when entering Germany (for more information regarding the German measure see IRU Flash Info of 12 February).

The Czech authorities require a negative Covid-19 test no older than 36 hours. Both PCR and rapid antigen tests are accepted provided they were carried out by an accredited laboratory. The Czech Republic will introduce random checks at borders to verify the compliance with this measure. Drivers transiting the country can also be required to show the test during roadside checks when crossing the Czech Republic.

The text of the law can be found here: https://www.mzcr.cz/zmena-ochranneho-opatreni-v-souvislosti-s-mezinarodni-dopravou-tranzitujici-do-nemecka-s-ucinnosti-od-14-2-2021/

Source: Česmad Bohemia

04.02.2021

COVID-19 update: Revised conditions for entry of persons in Czech Republic

The revised conditions for entry of persons to the Czech republic shall come into effect from Friday, 5 February 2021.

These rules apply both to arrivals of foreign nationals and to the return of Czech citizens and residents to the Czech Republic, who were staying for more than 12 hours during the last 14 days in the territories of countries, which are not in the list of countries with a low risk of transmission of COVID-19.

 There is a new category in the classification of the countries, dark red (high-risk) countries, with the strictest epidemiologic measures applicable to journeys from this category:

- obligation to submit a first PCR test done 48 hours or less prior to the departure;
- to fill the electronic Public Health Passenger Locator Form.
- second PCR test undergone in the Czech Republic ( not sooner than the 5th day from the entry).
- the self-isolation is obligatory until the second negative test result is submitted.

Red countries:
- obligation to submit an antigen or PCR test done 48 hours or less;
- to fill the electronic Public Health Passenger Locator Form
- second PCR test undergone in the Czech Republic can be undergone earlier than the 5th day from the entry;
- the self-isolation is obligatory until the second negative test result is submitted.

Orange countries:
- obligation to submit an antigen or PCR test done 48 hours or less;
- to fill the electronic Public Health Passenger Locator Form

Green countries:
- without any entry restrictions.

These measures do not apply to the international transport workers, if the reason for entry is supported by an adequate document. More information about the necessary documents can be found here.

Find the original document here.

The list of low/high risk countries can be found here.

More information can be found here.

The general guidelines can be found in the table attached. 

Source : CESMAD

25.12.2020

Coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak: Czech Republic - Temporary derogation of driving and rest time rules for drivers active in international transport

In light of recent developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Czech Republic decided on a temporary derogation of driving and rest time rules for drivers active in international transport. These derogations are applicable until 3 January 2021.

The details on which derogations apply can be found in the attached letter from the Czech Ministry of Transport.

Source: Czech Ministry of transport and Cesmad Bohemia

06.11.2020

New electronic vignettes as from January 2021 

After 25 years, 2020 is the last year where drivers on Czech motorways will use traditional paper stickers. The State Fund for Transport Infrastructure in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport will launch the electronic vignette system on January 1, 2021.
More information can be found on the document attached. 

Source: CESMAD BOHEMIA

05.10.2020

From 21 September 2020 all persons travelling from countries that are not on the list of countries with a low risk of COVID-19 must contact the regional health authorities before their arrival. The electronic form to do so is available here: https://plf.uzis.cz/. This form has to be submitted at border control and other controls during the stay in the territory. Those arriving in the country must undergo a PCR within five days of arrival. If an individual does not submit a PCR test result to the respective health authorities within seven days of arrival, they will have to quarantine.

It will also be possible to submit a PCR test result that was issued by another EU member country. This document must be delivered to the relevant health authorities immediately upon arrival and cannot be older than 72 hours. This rule applies to the Czech citizens, EU citizens and third-country nationals with a long-term or permanent residence permit in the Czech Republic or another EU country.
Third-country nationals with a proven long-lasting relationship with an EU citizen (who must have a certificate of temporary residence or permanent residence permit for the Czech Republic) and workers in international transport will be allowed to enter the country.

This measure does not apply to international transport workers, if the reason for entry can be proven.

More information about the necessary documents: https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/certificate-and-confirmation-form-for-entry-into-the-czech-republic.aspx

The list of low/high risk countries: https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/seznam-zemi-podle-miry-rizika-nakazy/

Source: CESMAD BOHEMIA

09.07.2020

Members are reminded that, in combination with Covid-specific measures and updates to the Road Transport Act, the following documents are required when entering Czech Republic:

• a document certifying their status, i.e. international transport workers (in English and Czech),
• a proof of their professional competence,
• an employment contract,
• for drivers of companies established in the EU, a Czech translation of their employment contract.

Measures apply as from 1 July.

Source: CESMAD

01.07.2020

On 30 June, the Czech Ministry of Health relaxed the rules on travelling to the Czech Republic. Foreigners coming from high-risk countries are still subject to provisions to comply with upon entry. Rules in detail can be read here.

The classification of countries, according to their risk, is updated every other week, and the latest can be found here. As of 30 June, Polish, British and EU citizens with temporary or permanent residency in Poland and Great Britain, can enter the Czech Republic without the necessity of having a negative PCR test and without the necessity to prove the purpose of travel.

Entry restrictions and quarantine measures do not apply to people working in international transport. Details can be found here.

All border crossings with Austria, Germany, Poland and Slovakia are open.

Source: CESMAD

19.05.2020

Following the end of the state of emergency on 17 May, from 18 May - the weekend and holiday driving bans have been fully reintroduced in the Czech Republic for trucks and combination vehicles with a MPW of over 7.5t, and trucks and special vehicles with trailers if the MPW of the motor vehicle exceeds 3.5t.

Source: CESMAD

12.05.2020

As of 00:00 on 11 May, new rules came into force at Czech borders. All foreign nationals are banned from entry; foreigners with a permanent residence permit, foreigners with a temporary residence permit over 90 days and people working in international transport are exempted from the provision.

The following categories are included in the definition of “people working in international transport” and benefit from the exemption:

·       Truck drivers (drivers’ assistants are not considered to be drivers, therefore the exemption does not apply to them)

·       Bus drivers (especially those driving repatriation buses)

·       Road managers’ vehicle crews

·       Aircraft crews

·       Train drivers, train crews and carriage inspectors

·       Ship captains and cargo vessel crews

·       Drivers of vehicles of up to 9 passengers who are transporting one of the above categories of people to their place of work and back, and the empty journeys associated with those transportations. The driver must be employed in the same company as the people he/she is transporting.

·       Third party drivers of vehicles of up to 9 passengers, subject to certain conditions

·       Accompanying vehicles of abnormal load transport (supporting documentation must be provided by the carrier or the organisation responsible for transport)

Full communication can be read here

Source: CESMAD

29.04.2020

On 29 April, the Czech government has prolonged the state of emergency until 17 May 2020. Exemptions from driving restrictions have been extended accordingly.

Source: CESMAD

18.04.2020

The Czech government granted relaxations on driving and rest times rules.

Relaxations apply from 15 April until 31 May to all drivers involved in national and international transport of goods being performed within Czech territory and are as follows:

-      Art. 6.1: increase of the maximum daily driving limit from 9 hours to 11 hours

-      Art. 6.2: increase of the maximum weekly driving limit from 56 hours to 60 hours

-      Art. 6.3: increase of the fortnightly driving limit from 90 hours to 100 hours

-      Art. 8.1: reduction of the daily rest requirement from 11 hours to 9 hours

-      Art. 8.6: postponement of a weekly rest period beyond six-24 hours period

-      Art. 8.8: possibility for the driver to take the regular weekly rest in the vehicle, provided that the vehicle is stationary and it has suitable sleeping facilities.

Source: CESMAD

09.04.2020

The applicable driving restrictions on Sundays and Public Holidays are lifted during the period of state emergency

27.03.2020

Prohibition to overtake on some sections of the CZ road network

From 19 March 2020 for a period of 60 days, the border sections of the D1, D2, D5, D8 and D11 motorways are affected by the following restriction:

In the direction of the border crossing points, lorries over 3.5 tonnes are prohibited from overtaking.

Exceptions to this prohibition are vehicles used in:

a)     The carriage of perishable goods, at least half the volume of the cargo space of a vehicle or combination of vehicles.

b)     The transport of live animals.

c)     Carriage of fuel intended for petrol stations.

d)     Carriage of postal items.

e)     The transport of medical and biological material, medicines and material for their manufacture.

The reason for this restriction is to reduce queues at border crossing points and give preference to essential transport.

The restriction applies to the following sections of road:

·        Highway D1 from km 366,300 to the right (direction of state border).

·        Highway D2 from km 35,000 to the right (direction of the state border).

·        Highway D5 from km 136,300 to the right (direction of parking).

·        D8 motorway from km 86,900 to the right (direction of the state border) and from the state border to km 88,200 to the left (direction Prague, due to checks by the Czech Republic police).

Source: CESMAD-Bohemia

22.03.2020

Members are reminded of the wide exemption from 561/2006 on the Czech territory. There is a critical situation on the CZ/SK borders due to drivers taking the 45 min. rest in the right lane blocking the access to the border crossing. Drivers are asked to take the rest elsewhere or to postpone it.


Source: CESMAD Bohemia and Czech Police

16.03.2020

The government announced on March 16^th a temporary tolerance concerning the enforcement of driving and resting times for drivers involved in all transport of goods. Measures lifted are the ones in articles 6 to 9 of the EU Regulation No. 561/2006. This exception applies from 16⁄03⁄2020 (00:00) for a period of 30 days.

Source: CESMAD BOHEMIA