Czechia: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic

Relaxed

Overall verdict for Czechia: Relaxed. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.

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🎁 Free, no account: Extradition, Drugs, Theft & scams

The 23 topics at a glance

Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed

Get the exact rules for your trip

This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for Czechia, offline, in 23 languages.

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How Czechia compares

With 1 of 23 topics flagged red, Czechia is more relaxed than 26 of the 34 other countries in Europe (regional average: 2.2). Worldwide, Czechia ranks #132 of 148 for strictness (tied with 13 other countries).

What sets it apart

Extradition: flagged red here, while only 29 of 148 countries are this strict.
Remote work: relaxed here, while 121 of 148 countries restrict or ban it.
Medicines: relaxed here, while 119 of 148 countries restrict or ban it.

Czechia at a glance

CapitalPrague

CurrencyCzech Koruna (CZK)

LanguageCzech

Emergency number112

Driving sideRight

Mains voltage230 V

Calling code+420

Time zoneUTC+01:00

Plug typesC · E

Land borders🇦🇹 Austria 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇰 Slovakia

Frequently asked questions

Is Czechia strict with tourists?

Overall verdict: Relaxed. 1 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (Extradition), 7 require caution.

What can get me fined or arrested in Czechia?

The strictest topics for travellers in Czechia are: Extradition. Each has specific thresholds and penalties, detailed in the app.

Where do I find the exact rules for Czechia?

In LawsTravels: open Czechia, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. 3 topics are free on every country; the other 20 unlock for the price of a coffee.

What is the emergency number in Czechia?

In Czechia, dial 112. Capital: Prague. Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK). Main language: Czech.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Czechia?

In Czechia, traffic drives on the right. Mains voltage: 230 V. Calling code: +420. Time zone: UTC+01:00. Plug types: C · E.

Countries with the closest profile

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇸🇮 Slovenia

Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.