COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in the Czech Republic (13 April Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter the country. However, non-essential travel by citizens and residents continues to be strongly discouraged.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travelling to the Czech Republic for non-essential reasons is banned. Entry for tourism is not permitted.

• Countries will be divided into the following categories: green (low risk), orange (medium risk), and red and dark red (high risk) in keeping with Europe’s “Traffic Lights System”. The categories for countries are updated every Thursday and can be found here. The restrictions on travel will vary with the risk categorization of the country.

• The list of low-risk countries can be found here. The list of countries and their associated risk levels are updated regularly and can be accessed at this link.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers from low-risk countries are allowed to transit. Travellers from other countries may transit only to return to their home country or with a diplomatic note and transit time not exceeding 12 hours. The list of countries and their associated risk levels are updated regularly and can be accessed at this link.

• Travellers transiting through the Czech Republic need to provide either a negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours before departure, or a negative antigen test result not older than 24 hours before departure to the Czech Republic.

Test certificate required?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers arriving from low-risk (green listed countries) are not required to present an RT-PCR or Antigen test certificate. The list of countries by risk category can be found here.

• Travellers arriving from medium-risk and high-risk (orange and red-listed countries) are required to present a certificate for the Antigen test conducted within 24 hours before departure to the Czech Republic OR a certificate for a negative RT-PCR test performed within 72 hours before departure to the Czech Republic.

• Travellers arriving from very high-risk countries (dark red-listed countries) are required to present a negative RT-PCR test certificate conducted within 72 hours before departure to the Czech Republic. Czech citizens and their family members, EU+ citizens with a certificate of temporary residents and foreigners with a permanent residents permit coming from a dark red-listed country will also be allowed to present a certificate for the Antigen test conducted within 24 hours before departure to the Czech Republic OR a certificate for a negative RT-PCR test performed within 72 hours before departure to the Czech Republic.

• Travellers coming for work and study purposes from countries on the orange, red, and dark red list must submit a negative RT-PCR test certificate to the workplace or the educational institution.

• Travellers can travel to and from the Czech Republic for urgent health, family, business, or work reasons for up to 24 hours without being required to undergo RT-PCR testing or complete the passenger locator form.

• Travellers coming to the Czech Republic who have spent more than 12 hours in the previous 14 days in the UK must provide a negative RT-PCR test result not older than 72 hours before departure.

• The list of countries and their associated risk levels are updated regularly and can be accessed at this link.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers coming from low-risk or medium-risk countries are not required to test on arrival. The list of low-risk countries can be found here.

• If travellers have stayed in any high-risk countries for more than 12 hours in the last 14 days, they must undergo an RT-PCR test at their own expense within 5 days of arrival.

• Travellers coming from Dark Red-listed countries must have an RT-PCR test no sooner than 5 days and not later than 14 days after arrival.

• The list of countries and their associated risk levels are updated regularly and can be accessed at this link.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers coming from low-risk (green) and medium-risk (orange) countries are not required to quarantine on arrival.

• Arriving travellers who have spent more than 12 hours in the UK in the last 14 days must quarantine and undergo a COVID-19 PCR test between 5 and 7 days after arrival and a negative test result will end the quarantine period.

• Travellers coming from Red or Dark Red listed countries must self-isolate until receiving a negative PCR test result obtained after arrival. Travellers must wear a respirator FFP2 or a surgical mask outside for 10 days after arrival.

• The list of countries and their associated risk levels are updated regularly and can be accessed at this link.

• Based on the above restrictions, all incoming travellers not exempted from quarantine, could be subjected to a maximum of 14 days of quarantine.

Entry form required?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers coming to the Czech Republic must complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form before entering the country unless they are arriving from low-risk countries.

Is a vaccination required?

• No

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not required for entry into the country.

Insurance required?

• No

• Proof of insurance coverage for COVID-19 expenses is not required to enter the country.

Recommended Border App

• Yes

• Authorities recommend using the eRouska app which can be downloaded here.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Airports are open. International and domestic commercial passenger flights are operating at a limited capacity.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Non-essential travel is prohibited.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• State of emergency has ended.

• Currently, no curfew is in place.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• No more than two people can gather at indoor or outdoor places, except for family members from the same household.

• People are advised to adhere to social distancing measures where possible when in public and to avoid all non-essential movement, except for travelling to work, shopping, or visiting parks for exercise.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Masks are mandatory in public transport. Textile or other homemade masks will no longer be permitted.

• Public transportation is operating with limits on the number of people per vehicle.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Non-essential shops are open.

Accommodations open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Only travellers producing proof of business/essential travel will be provided accommodation services at hotels.

Restaurants open?

• No with exceptions

• Restaurants are closed but may offer takeaway and delivery food services. An exemption applies to restaurants in hotels/accommodations if they provide catering only for guests staying at the accommodation, and must close by 20:59.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Pubs, bars, cafes are closed.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums and heritage sites are open with limited capacity.

*Personal care services open? *

• No

• Fitness centres and swimming pools are closed.

Events allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

• Weddings and funerals are allowed but the number of guests should not exceed 15.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks are mandatory in all indoor and outdoor public spaces and on public and shared private transport, including outdoor transport stops and stations.

• Textile or other homemade masks will no longer be permitted.

Other

• Schools have partially resumed.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.