🇨🇿 Travel facts Czech Republic
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to the Czech Republic — entry, tipping, plug, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Prague |
|---|---|
| Language | Czech |
| Currency | Czech Koruna (CZK) |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 1 hour (or 4h train from Berlin) |
| Emergency number | 112 · Police 158 · Ambulance 155 |
| Plug | Type C/E · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | EU · Schengen |
Do I need a visa for the Czech Republic?
A personal ID is sufficient — the Czech Republic is a member of the EU and Schengen.
No visa, no stay limit for tourists. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in the Czech Republic?
10% is customary — round up when paying or state the amount.
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in the Czech Republic?
No adapter needed — Type C/E (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Can you drink tap water in the Czech Republic?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
What can I bring from the Czech Republic to Germany?
EU internal market: no customs borders. For personal use, guideline amounts apply (e.g., 800 cigarettes, 10 l spirits).
Will my mobile phone work in the Czech Republic?
EU roaming: The German mobile tariff applies without extra charges (‘Roam like at Home’).
Card or cash — how do you pay in the Czech Republic?
Czech Koruna (CZK); cards are widely accepted — avoid exchange offices with poor rates, better to withdraw at ATMs.
What should I know about health in the Czech Republic?
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid; additional travel health insurance is advisable.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information can change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Czech Republic travel information) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
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