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General Information
- Capital City:
- Prague
- Population:
- 10.290, 000
- Area:
- 30,450 square miles
- Language:
- Czech, some German, English, Slovak & Russian
- Electricity:
- 220V AC 50Hz
- Direct Dial:
- 420
- Driving:
- Driving is on the right. National photocard licence required (for a stay up to 180 days, EU nationals - no limit) or International Driving Licence
- Currency:
- Czech Koruna (CZK 1 = 100 Haleru)
Business Hours
- Bank:
- 0800-1700 Mon-Fri
- Office:
- 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
- Shops:
- 0800-1800 Mon-Fri, 0800-1200 Sat (some shops open on Sun & shopping centres till 2200)
- Public Holidays:
- 2010 1 Jan New Year's Day, 5 Apr Easter Monday, 1 May May Day, 8 May Liberation Day, 5 Jul Day of the Apostles St Cyril and St Methodius, 6 Jul Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Jan Hus, 28 Sep Czech Statehood Day, 28 Oct Independence Day, 17 Nov Freedom and Democracy Day, 24 Dec -26 Dec Christmas.
Business and social hints
- General:
- Business is conducted in Czech, many executives speak a second language. Very strict laws against drinking and driving apply. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Tipping:
- Around 5-10% is customary
- Clothing:
- Generally mediumweights with heavy topcoat for winter. Lightweights for summer. Rainwear required all year round
- Emergency Services:
- Police: 158. Fire: 150. Ambulance: 155 (Prague)
- Hotel Classification:
- The vast majority of hotels in the Czech Republic are privately owned with only a few still left in state hands. Accommodation is classified in accordance with the internationally acknowledged rating system of 1-star up to 5-star.
Prague
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature °C | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Minimum Temperature °C | -5 | -4 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | -3 |
| Average Humidity (mornings) % | 84 | 83 | 82 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 78 | 80 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 86 |
| Average Humidity (afternoons) % | 73 | 67 | 55 | 47 | 45 | 46 | 50 | 47 | 50 | 59 | 72 | 77 |
| Average Rainfall | 16 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 48 | 53 | 67 | 55 | 30 | 32 | 20 | 20 |
- Import Allowances:
- For persons of 17 years of age or older: 1) Travellers entering from non-EU countries (including Canary Islands, Channel Islands & Gibraltar): a) 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250gr of tobacco b) 1 lit of spirits of more than 22� proof or 2 lit of up to 22� proof c) 2 lit of still wines d) 50gr of perfume & 0.25 lit of eau de toilette e) Other goods to the value of EUR 175 (EUR 90 for travellers under 15 years) 2) Travellers entering from EU countries (goods obtained duty & tax paid - guidance levels): a) 800 cigarettes, 400 cigarillos, 200 cigars & 1 kg of tobacco b) 10 lit of spirits, 20 lit of fortified wine, 90 lit of wine (of which, a max of 60 lit of sparkling wine) & 110 lit of beer
- Contraband:
- All Meat and dairy products
Participant of the European Health Insurance Card - EHIC scheme (formerly known as the E111) which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector for free or reduced-cost medical treatment with emergency care. For full details on eligibility and how to apply for a card please click <a href="http://bit.ly/9B8ipv">here</a> Please note: The EHIC is <b>NOT</b> an alternative to travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare or the cost of things such as mountain rescue in ski resorts, repatriation to the UK, lost or stolen property etc.
- Compulsary Vaccinations
- None.
- Recommended Immunisations
- None. <b>Consider:</b> Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B
- Risks
- Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE): Ticks live in forests, woods, grasslands, riverside meadows, marshes, brushwood and shrublands. They usually live in the undergrowth, where they can easily get onto the clothes or skin of passers-by. Travellers intending to visit such areas are recommended to get vaccinated.
The following DO NOT require a visa: 1) Nationals of Czech Rep: 2) For an unrestricted length of stay by: a) Holders of passports issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & United Kingdom b) Holders of British passports endorsed British Citizen 3) For tourist stays up to 90 days by: a) Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Guatemala, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passport holders), Israel, Korea (South), Macao (S.A.R. passport holders), Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Singapore, Uruguay, Vatican City & Venezuela
Embassy
Embassy of Czech Republic Visa Section 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens London, W8 4QY tel: +44 20 7243 1115, 0906 910 1060* (visa enq) fax: +44 20 7727 9654 e-mail: london@embassy.mzv.cz visa.london@embassy.mzv.cz website: www.czechembassy.org.uk www.czech.org.uk hours: 0900-1100 (Mon-Fri) lodging, 1315-1500 (Mon-Fri) collection * calls cost �1 per minute
Airports
- Brno
- Prague Ruzyne
