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Czech Republic


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Political situation (removing reference to demonstration by political far-right). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.


Around 570,000 British people visit the Czech Republic every year (Source: Czech Statistics Office). Most visits are trouble-free. However, the majority of cases for which British nationals required consular assistance in the Czech Republic in 2006 were for replacing lost and stolen passports. Take extra care when travelling on public transport and be aware of the people around you.


You should carry a copy of your passport data page (including any visa pages) with you at all times for identification purposes. You should also keep copies of your insurance policy, European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), ticket details and a 24-hour emergency number in a safe place as well as leaving further copies, along with your itinerary and contact details, with family and/or friends.


We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See General (Insurance) and Travel Insurance for more details