Czech Republic

17.06.20201

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

Entering this country with the EU Digital COVID certificate

Information not yet available.

Entering this country without the EU Digital COVID certificate or with a certificate not compliant with national requirements

Czechia adopts its own national classification of risk areas.

From 21 June, the ban on non-essential travel is lifted for the EU+ countries (it will be possible to travel for any purpose, including tourism) and the obligation to follow the epidemiological rule does not apply to persons who have been vaccinated in the EU+ countries (at least 22 days after the first dose) or persons who suffered COVID-19 in the past 180 days. A national certificate from an EU+ country or a medical certificate issued in an EU+ country, where the self-isolation took place, is required as a proof. As of 1 July, only the EU Digital COVID Certificate will be accepted.

Until 20 June, non-essential travel to the Czech Republic (including tourism) 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.

The following restrictions apply to travellers who have stayed more than 12 hours in the last 14 days in the country of departure, and who will stay in Czechia for more than 12 hours:

• Low-risk (green) countries
  Travellers arriving from countries classified as "green" are not subject to testing or isolation requirements.
  
  
• Medium-risk (orange) countries
  • Travellers arriving by public transportation are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test (PCR taken 72 hours before departure, or antigen test taken 24 hours before departure);
  • Travellers arriving by individual transportation are subject to a COVID-19 test (either PCR or antigen) within 5 days from arrival;
  • People vaccinated against Covid-19 in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary and Slovenia, after 22 days from the first dose of the vaccine, are allowed to travel without being subject to testing or isolation requirements after arrival.
    
    
• High-risk (red) countries
  • Travellers arriving by public transportation are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test (PCR taken 72 hours before departure, or antigen test taken 24 hours before departure) and to self-isolation until the negative result of a PCR test taken within 5 days from arrival;
  • Travellers arriving by individual transportation are subject to self-isolation until the negative result of a PCR test taken within 5 days from arrival;
  • People vaccinated against Covid-19 in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary and Slovenia, after 22 days from the first dose of the vaccine, are allowed to travel from high-risk EU+ countries without being subject to testing or isolation requirements after arrival.
    
    
• Very high-risk (dark red) countries
  • Travellers arriving both by public or individual transportation are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test (PCR taken 72 hours before departure, or antigen test taken 24 hours before departure) and to self-isolation until the negative result of a PCR test taken no earlier than 5 days after arrival.

• Travel from "extreme risk" (gray) countries
  • Travellers arriving both by public or individual transportation are subject to a pre-departure COVID-19 test (PCR taken 72 hours before departure, or antigen test taken 24 hours before departure) and to self-isolation until the negative result of a PCR test taken within 24 hours from arrival, plus a second PCR test taken no earlier than 10 days after arrival.

The entry requirements specified above do not apply to land transit (up to 12 hours), travel from neighbouring countries (up to 24 hours), cross-border workers, diplomatic missions (up to 72 hours) or children under the age of 6.

Mandatory Travel Documentation

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

A Medical Certificate is available for people who recovered from Covid-19 in the last 180 days.

Find out more:
National classification of risk areas
Protective measures
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", "Dark Red" or "Grey" 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" and "Grey" countries must present a PCR test. Furthermore, travellers from "Grey" countries must also undergo another PCR test within 24 hours from the arrival. 

Additionally, all travellers from "Orange", "Red", "Dark Red" and "Grey" countries must wear an FFP2 respirator for 14 days after the arrival.

Further information can be found at covid.gov.cz

Is a quarantine required?

Travellers from "Red", "Dark Red" and "Grey" areas must self-isolate until a second negative test result is provided. For travellers from "Red" areas, the test must be taken within 5 days after the arrival. For travellers from "Dark Red" areas, the test must be taken no earlier than on the 5th of the mandatory self-isolation, and finally, for travellers from "Grey" 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 measure
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

It is not mandatory to wear a facemask outdoors if a maximum number of 2 people at 2 metres distance is respected.

The usage of a facemask is still mandatory 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 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.

Wearing FFP2 masks is mandatory in the indoor space of retail outlets, service 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 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.

Indoor and outdoor meetings, public or private gatherings and events

Indoors events can take place with a maximum of 500 participants (and 50% maximum capacity). Open-air events can be attended by up to 1000 people (and 50% maximum capacity).

Find out more:

Gatherings

Information on Tourism at National level

National website with coronavirus-related information for TOURISM

Tourism in Czech Republic

EU Digital COVID Certificates

THIS COUNTRY IS ALREADY CONNECTED TO THE GATEWAY AND IS ISSUING AND/OR VERIFYING AT LEAST ONE EU DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE (VACCINATION, RECOVERY, TEST)

Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" issued in the Czech Republic

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The EU Digital COVID Certificate (available from 1 July 2021) provides proof that a person has either:

• been vaccinated against COVID-19 (vaccine type and manufacturer, number of doses, date of vaccination);
• received a negative test result, PCR or rapid antigen, with the name of the test, date and time of test, test centre and result (self-tests are not valid);
• recovered from COVID-19.

When travelling, holders of the EU Digital COVID Certificate will have the same rights as citizens of the visited Member State who have been vaccinated, tested or recovered.

The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's status related to vaccination, recovery from COVID or test result. Each country continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that what you will be eligible for, upon presentation of this certificate, depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your country of destination.

How does it work:

1. Member States issue a certificate automatically or upon request, which is issued either digitally or on paper, and has a QR code with an electronic signature;
2. Citizens store the certificate in their digital app or wallet and can use it when they travel;
3. When the verifier asks the citizen for the certificate, the QR code is shown and the digital signature is verified.

Find out more:
Information on the EU Digital COVID Certificate

Press Release
Questions & Answers
Factsheet

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...