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Czech Republic




The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in the middle of Europe. Rather than as a country in the middle of Europe, we should speak of the Czech Republic as a country in the heart of Europe – after all, the heart is not to be found precisely in the center of the human body either.

Geographical position

Total area: 78,865 sq. kilometres

latitude 49 - 51 degrees N and longitude 12-19 degrees E
Neighbouring states: Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland.
Length of state borders: 2,303 kilometres

Average height above the sea level:  450 metres (European average is 315 m), the highest mountain is Mount Snezka 1,602.
The longest rivers: Labe 1 165 km (415 km in the country), Vltava 433 km.


 

Holidays

Sundays, Saturdays and public holidays are days when the majority of authorities and banks are closed; on Sundays and holidays, shops are often closed as well. On the other hand, most restaurants, bars and tourist attractions usually stay open. You should remember that public transportation services are significantly limited on these days, and the intervals are much longer than on working days.

Public holidays: 

New Year's Day (January 1)
Easter Monday (late March or early April)
Labor Day (May 1)
Liberation Day (May 8)
Feast Day of St. Cyril and St. Methodius (July 5)
Jan Hus Day (July 6)
Day of the Czech statehood (September 28)
Foundation of the independent Czechoslovak State (October 28)
Day of Students’ Fight for Freedom and Democracy (November 17)
Christmas (December 24-26)


Population and religion


Population: 10,3 million
Education: compulsory 9-year school attendance (from the age of 6), about 4 million people have complete secondary education and 0,5 million university education
Official language: Czech
Ethnic composition: Czech - 94 % (Bohemians, Moravians, Silesians), Slovak - 3%, Rom - 1,3 %, Polish - 0,6%, German - 0,5 %, others - 0,6 %
Religions: Roman Catholic - 39,2 %, Protestants churches - 4,1 %, atheists and non-believers - 39,7 %, others - 17 %
Largest cities: Prague (capital), Brno, Ostrava, Plzen, Olomouc, Liberec, Hradec Kralove


Time Zone


Czech Republic included Prague is on Central European Time (GMT +1) as well as Berlin, Bonn, Budapest, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Warsaw and the others. It is:

· 1 hour ahead of England

· 6 hours ahead of New York

· 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles

· 7 hours behind Singapore

· 8 hours behind Tokyo

· 10 hours behind Sydney



 Praha


Praha

Basic info

The capital of Czech republic
Area: 496 sqkm
Population: 1,173,000
Geographical situation: north latitude 50° 05', east longitude 14° 27', height above sea level 235 m (average)
Time: Central European (GMT+1), summer time - Central European +1 (GMT+2)
Climate: average temperature 9,0°C
summer season - July 19,0°C
winter season - January -0,9°C
The Vltava river flows through the city in the length of 30 km, its maximum width being 330 m
Parts of the historical centre: Hradcany, Mala Strana (Lesser Town), Stare Mesto (Old Town) including Josefov, Nove Mesto (New Town) and Vysehrad
Administrative division: 22 administrative areas
     

         

Czech bank notes

Here is also the official site of Czech National Bank where is also an English version and where you can check the information and find much more about our currency and actual rate:

Bank notes

By each bank note there is mentioned always both front and reverse side of the note:

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Visas and Embassies

Following Visa Policy is valid now but may quickly change any time. Contact the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate for the latest information. For more detailed info please go directly on the web site of our Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Visa Not Required

Citizens of the USA and other more than 50 countries do not need visa to visit the Czech Republic for a limited period of time. This period differs country to country.

Up to 30 days without visa
Citizens of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania and Singapore are allowed to stay up to 30 days without visa.

Up to 90 days without visa
Citizens of Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Costa Rica, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (included Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Quadeloupe, French Guyana and for periods of up to 30 days Wallis, Futuna, French Polynesia), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands (included Curacao), New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States of America, Uruguay and Vatican are allowed to stay up to 90 days without visa.

Up to 180 days without visa
Citizens of United Kingdom are allowed to stay up to 180 days without visa.

Visa Required

Other foreign visitors are required to have visa. No visa can be obtained at the border or at the airports. The maximum length of any individual stay in the Czech Republic based on a visa is 90 days. The visa may be used at any time within 6 months from the date of issue. For more information contact the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.

Bearer of Czech tourist visa must register at any Czech Immigration Police Station within 3 days after arrival in the Czech Republic. Visitors staying in hotels are registered automatically. The Main Immigration Police Office is located at Olsanska 2, Praha 3.

Single Entry Visa Fees
A single entry visa for a period of stay not exceeding 90 days usually costs 21 USD. Special rates are applied for citizens of some countries. Consult the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.

Multiple Entry Visa Fees
A multiple entry visa for a period of stay not exceeding 90 days usually costs 80 USD. Special rates are applied for citizens of some countries. Consult the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.

Transit Visa
This type of visa is used for transit through the territory of the Czech Republic. The transit visa is valid up to 90 days and the requirements are basically the same as for a visa for period up to 90 days. In addition, the applicant must have in his/her passport a valid visa to enter the country of final destination and/or all other transit countries. The time-limit for one transit is 5 days.

Single Entry Transit Visa
Single entry transit visa allows one to enter once and travel through the Czech Republic. The maximum length of the stay is 5 days. The price is usually 21 USD. Special rates might be applied for citizens of some countries. Consult the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.

Double Entry Transit Visa
Double entry transit visa allows double transits through the Czech Republic. The maximum length of each stay is 5 days. The visa fee is usually 32 USD. Special rates are applied for citizens of some countries. Consult the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.

Multiple Entry Transit Visa
Multiple entry transit visa allows multiple transits through the Czech Republic. The maximum length of each stay is 5 days. The visa fee is 80 USD. Special rates are applied for citizens of some countries. Consult the nearest Czech Embassy or Consulate.

 

The Customs Policy

You are allowed to export from the Czech Republic without any permission articles of noncommercial nature, i.e., articles that are, as to their kind and quantity, imported exclusively to meet the personal needs of these persons and members of their families or which are to be given as presents. The value of the exported articles is not limited.

If the exported articles are subject to legal regulations, such as veterinary regulations, regulations concerning protection of cultural values, museum and gallery pieces, health and environmental protection, security, etc., the customs officers will require export permission pursuant to these regulations.

Be careful when you buy antique or museum quality art. You will probably have a trouble with the customs on the way out. In general, everything made before 1920 may be non-exportable.

Import of gifts is permitted without duty and VAT if the quantity and value do not exceed 6000 Kc ($180).

When importing tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, duty free import is limited to 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco or reasonable combination of the above. When importing alcoholic beverages, duty free import is limited to 1 liter of liquor or 2 liters of wine. When importing perfume, duty free import is limited to 50 grams of perfume or 0.25 liters of eau de toilette.