Czech Republic Visa Requirements
For ๐ซ๐ท France passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Routine vaccines (MMR, Tetanus, COVID-19). Tick-borne encephalitis for rural areas.
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
The Czech Republic is very safe. Petty crime like pickpocketing occurs in Prague's tourist areas - watch belongings on Charles Bridge and the astronomical clock square. Be wary of taxi scams - use apps or negotiate price first. ATM skimming has been reported - use machines inside banks.
Money & Costs
Currency
Kฤ Czech Koruna (CZK)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $50 ยท Mid: $100 ยท Luxury: $250+
Cards & ATMs
Cards widely accepted. Cash useful for smaller places.
Tipping
Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory. Round up or leave 10% in restaurants. Tell the server what you want to pay rather than leaving money on the table. In pubs, round up to the nearest 10 crowns. Hotel porters appreciate 20-50 CZK.
Practical Info
Power
Type C, E, 230V, 50Hz
Driving
Right side
Emergency
Emergency: 112
Police: 158
Ambulance: 155
Fire: 150
Mobile/SIM
Buy a SIM card from T-Mobile, O2, or Vodafone stores. Prepaid packages cost 300-500 CZK for 7-30 days with data. Registration may require passport. EU roaming means your European SIM works here. Coverage is excellent throughout the country.
Getting There
Main Airports
Prague (PRG)
Airport Transfers
Prague Vรกclav Havel (PRG): Bus 119 to Veleslavรญn metro station (40 CZK, 15 minutes) then metro to center (15 minutes). Airport Express bus to Main Station (100 CZK, 35 minutes). Taxi CZK 600-800 (30 minutes). Uber available.
Local Transport
Prague has excellent trams, metro, and buses - buy a travel pass. RegioJet and Czech Railways connect cities cheaply. Student Agency buses are popular for budget travel. Trains to Vienna, Berlin, and other European cities are easy. Uber and Bolt work in Prague and larger cities.
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
May-September for warm weather. December for Christmas markets. Fewer crowds spring/fall.
Cultural Notes
Czechs can seem reserved initially but warm up over beer. Personal space is valued, and small talk with strangers is uncommon. Toast with eye contact or risk seven years of bad luck. Beer culture is serious - this is the birthplace of Pilsner. Czechs are generally irreligious but proud of their cultural heritage and independence.
Insider Tips
Czech beer is legendary and cheaper than water - enjoy responsibly. Book popular attractions like Prague Castle and Charles Bridge sunrise walks in advance. Watch out for tourist traps in Prague's Old Town - venture slightly off the main squares for better value. Learn basic Czech words - locals appreciate the effort even though many speak English. Don't call it Czechoslovakia.
Dress Code
Casual dress fine.