Important Information for Passengers

F&Q

What rules and regulations govern the return to the Czech Republic from individual countries per the traffic light groups?

• LOW RISK (green): Travellers can come to the Czech Republic from these countries without any restrictions.
• MEDIUM RISK (orange): Before traveling to the Czech Republic, foreigners traveling from these countries must fill in an arrival form and undergo an antigen or PCR test, administered no more than 24 hours (antigen) or 72 hours (PCR) before the beginning of the trip and have a written confirmation of the result. It is also mandatory to wear an FFP2 (KN95, N95, P2, DS) respirator everywhere outside the home for 14 days after arrival. / Czech citizens, their family members, EU citizens with a certificate of temporary residence and foreigners with a permanent residence permit must fill in an arrival form before entering the Czech Republic and, if arriving by public transport, undergo an antigen or PCR test, administered no more than 24 hours (antigen) or 72 hours (PCR) before the beginning of the trip and have a written confirmation of the result. It is also mandatory to wear an FFP2 (KN95, N95, P2, DS) respirator everywhere outside the home for 14 days after arrival. / Czech citizens, their family members, EU citizens with a certificate of temporary residence and foreigners with a permanent residence permit entering the Czech Republic by private transport must undergo an antigen or PCR test no later than 5 days after arrival. Before entering the Czech Republic, they must fill in an arrival form. Self-isolation is required until confirmation of a negative test result. It is also mandatory to wear an FFP2 (KN95, N95, P2, DS) respirator everywhere outside the home for 14 days after arrival.
• HIGH RISK (red): Before traveling to the Czech Republic, foreigners traveling from these countries must fill in an arrival form and undergo an antigen or PCR test, administered no more than 24 hours (antigen) or 72 hours (PCR) before the beginning of the trip and have a written confirmation of the result. Subsequently, they must undergo a second PCR test (antigen is not sufficient) administered in the Czech Republic, no later than 5 days after arrival. Self-isolation is required until confirmation of a negative test result. It is also mandatory to wear an FFP2 (KN95, N95, P2, DS) respirator everywhere outside the home for 14 days after arrival. / Czech citizens, their family members, EU citizens with a certificate of temporary residence and foreigners with a permanent residence permit must fill in an arrival form before entering the Czech Republic and, if arriving by public transport, undergo an antigen or PCR test, administered no more than 24 hours (antigen) or 72 hours (PCR) before the beginning of the trip and have a written confirmation of the result. Subsequently, they must undergo a second PCR test (antigen is not sufficient) administered in the Czech Republic, no later than 5 days after arrival. Self-isolation is required until confirmation of a negative test result. It is also mandatory to wear an FFP2 (KN95, N95, P2, DS) respirator everywhere outside the home for 14 days after arrival. / Czech citizens, their family members, EU citizens with a certificate of temporary residence and foreigners with a permanent residence permit entering the Czech Republic by private transport must undergo a PCR test (antigen is not sufficient) administered in the Czech Republic, no later than 5 days after arrival. Before entering the Czech Republic, they must fill in an arrival form. Self-isolation is required until confirmation of a negative test result. It is also mandatory to wear an FFP2 (KN95, N95, P2, DS) respirator everywhere outside the home for 14 days after arrival.
• VERY HIGH RISK (dark red): Before traveling to the Czech Republic, foreigners traveling from these countries must fill in an arrival form and undergo a PCR test (antigen is not sufficient), administered no more than 72 hours before the beginning of the trip and have a written confirmation of the result. Subsequently, they must submit a second PCR test (antigen is not sufficient) administered in the Czech Republic, which can be administered no earlier than the 5^th day and no later than the 14^th day after entry. Self-isolation is required until confirmation of a negative test result. It is also mandatory to wear an FFP2 (KN95, N95, P2, DS) respirator everywhere outside the home for 14 days after arrival. / Czech citizens, their family members, EU citizens with a certificate of temporary residence and foreigners with a permanent residence permit must fill in an arrival form before entering the Czech Republic and undergo an antigen or PCR test, administered no more than 24 hours (antigen) or 72 hours (PCR) before the beginning of the trip and have a written confirmation of the result. Subsequently, they must submit a second PCR test (antigen is not sufficient) administered in the Czech Republic, which can be administered no earlier than the 5^th day and no later than the 14^th day after entry. Self-isolation is required until confirmation of a negative test result. It is also mandatory to wear an FFP2 (KN95, N95, P2, DS) respirator everywhere outside the home for 14 days after arrival.
• EXTREME RISK (black): All citizens of the Czech Republic and foreigners residing in the Czech Republic are prohibited from entering countries with an extreme risk of contracting COVID-19 caused by new mutations of the virus. This does not apply to citizens of these countries and to journeys which, due to their nature, cannot be postponed and which have been notified in advance to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. Those who violate the prohibition risk being fined under the Public Health Protection Act.

Please note: The time of validity of test results is calculated from the time a test is administered (swab taken) until the start of the journey. For example, a negative PCR test result must not be older than 72 hours at the time of departure from the destination.

Which countries belong to the individual groups as of 19 April 2021?

• LOW RISK (green): Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Vatican, Iceland.
• MEDIUM RISK (orange): Finland, Ireland, Malta, Denmark, Portugal, Azores (Portugal), the Balearic Islands (Spain).
• HIGH RISK (red): Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, Austria, Romania, Greece, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Madeira (Portugal).
• VERY HIGH RISK (dark red): Dark red countries include all countries not listed in the previous categories.
• EXTREME RISK (black): Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini (Swaziland), Colombia, South Africa, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Peru, Tanzania (including Zanzibar and Pemba), Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Which group comprises countries which are neither EU nor the Schengen area member countries?

Countries which are neither EU nor the Schengen area member countries and are not listed under a specific group (such as Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand) belong in the “dark red” group.

Portugal and Spain belong to the dark red group. What is the status of the islands forming their autonomous regions?

Island areas - the Azores (Portugal), Madeira (Portugal) and the Canary Islands (Spain) are currently excluded from the dark red group. According to epidemiological data, the areas are currently included among the countries at high risk of COVID-19 (“red”).

Are there any exceptions to the new travel rules?

Exceptions continue to apply to commuters, international transport and transit through the Czech Republic. Necessary trips abroad without subsequent mandatory testing will now be permitted only if not in excess of 12 hours. All exceptions are listed in the protective measure of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic.

Do these travel rules apply to travel agency clients?

Yes, the new travel rules apply to travel agency clients as of 5 February 2021. In this respect, the rules apply for individual travellers and travel agency clients alike.

Are there any alternative solutions if it is not possible to get tested before travelling to the Czech Republic?

Subsequently, the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic has introduced a “transitional period”. Therefore, if you are travelling from a destination where it is not possible to meet the above conditions (e.g. there is no testing facility, etc.), until 14 February 2021, there is an option to get tested upon entering the Czech Republic, i.e. in practice, use the testing facility located directly at Václav Havel Airport Prague.

What conditions apply to trips to foreign countries?

Each country has its own travel rules, just as the Czech Republic. The Czech traffic light system does not inform about these rules. It only determines the conditions of travel to the Czech Republic. Information on the conditions for traveling to individual countries can be found under the respective menu (for European countries also in the Traveller's Map).

Who can I contact in case I did not find answers to my questions here?

You can direct specific questions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Information Centre for travelling abroad at: +420 224 183 200. Employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are ready to answer questions from the public on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you or your loved ones find yourself in an emergency abroad, contact the emergency line of the relevant embassy available 24/7.

Boarding Conditions for individual carriers

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