Czech Republic, Egypt: Flights between countries will resume from 1 October (Arab News, 28.09.2020).

There are restrictive measures in place if you are travelling from or have spent 12 hours within the past 14 days in a country not considered to be low risk by the Czech government. Details of how countries are classified, and the regulations in place for travellers from those countries, can be found on the website of the Czech Ministry of Interior.


*From EU: * Entry Restrictions: Entry from EU+ countries is allowed without restrictions, with the exception of countries defined as "high risk" from an epidemiological point of view. EU+ comprises EU Member States plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City State and the Republic of San Marino. An updated list of countries according to their level of risk is available on the Ministry of Health website. For countries classified as green, entry is allowed without restrictions.
For EU countries classified as red, presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 or quarantine is necessary. This applies both to Czech citizens and to citizens of EU countries who are allowed to travel to the Czech Republic as tourists. For non-EU countries classified as red (countries which are not on the list) where there is a high risk of infection, specific conditions determined by the protective measure apply (citizens of these countries may only travel to the Czech Republic for the reasons specified in the protective measure and subject to presentation of a negative test for Covid-19, or by undergoing a period of quarantine).
*Travelling from the Czech Republic or returning to the Czech Republic: This map shows countries which are safe for travel (in green). Countries marked in red are considered at high risk of infection of Covid-19. Citizens and residents of the Czech Republic can travel to countries marked in green without restrictions. A test for Covid-19 will be required when returning from countries marked in red. hereCountry specific Travel Advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
* Mandatory Travel Documentation: A Passenger Locator Form is mandatory for all persons travelling from countries that are not on the list of countries with a low risk of infection. *Find out more: here and here.


*Transit: Transit from low-risk countries is allowed without any restrictions in place. For other countries the transit is allowed only to return to the home country, and a diplomatic note with information on the date and place of entry and exit is needed. As regards EU transit from high risk countries, the following rules apply:
1. Airport transit: EU citizens have no additional obligations, if they do not leave the airport transit zone;
2. Land transit: upon entry to the Czech Republic, EU citizens shall contact the regional hygiene station according to the place of entry and inform it that entry is done only for the purpose of transit.
Furthermore, if a person is travelling from a high-risk country or has spent there more than 12 hours in the last 14 days, transit has to happen within 12 hours.
*Find out more: here and in Entry from abroad


*From Third Countries: Travellers coming from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Thailand, Tunisia, South Korea and Japan can enter the territory of Czechia without restrictions.
Travellers coming from third-countries where there is a high risk of infection can enter the territory of Czechia only for the special reasons specified in the protective measures and are subject to presentation of a negative PCR test within 5 days (from six years of age). Moreover, an arrival form must be filled in order to notify the entry to the relevant regional hygienic station. Alternatively, quarantine is required.
*Find out more: Return from abroad; Third-country nationals; Extraordinary and protective measures of the Ministry of Health.

*Travel in the Czech Republic:There are various measures in place to control the spread of the Coronavirus. The details of these measures can be found below.

*Public spaces and services: It is mandatory to cover your mouth and nose in all indoor public spaces and on public transport. You should adhere to social distancing of 2m where possible when in public. Restaurants, bars and clubs are closed until 3 November, but some offer takeaway through service windows until 20:00. Drinking alcohol in public places is prohibited. From Monday 12 October all cultural venues – including museums, galleries and attractions such as zoos – will be closed for 2 weeks. Full details of all restrictive measures in place can be found in English on the website of the Ministry of Health.
All schools are closed until 1 November.


Self-isolation at own accommodation- subject to category.

Travellers from countries with medium and high-risk will be allowed entry only if belonging to exempted categories, and after undergoing quarantine or providing a certificate with a negative COVID-19 result performed within 72 hours prior to their arrival. People coming from countries with a low risk of infection can travel to the Czech Republic without restrictions. The list of countries is based on the epidemiological situation and is updated on a weekly basis. EU citizens entering for the purpose of economic activity for a period exceeding 72 hours have to submit a medical certificate. Third-country citizens belonging to a specific category of people who can enter the country, have to submit a medical certificate supplemented by a negative test. The list of countries by level of risk can be found here .

COVID-19 negative certification subject to special conditions.
Travellers from countries with medium and high-risk will be allowed entry only if belonging to exempted categories, and after undergoing quarantine or providing a certificate with a negative COVID-19 result performed within 72 hours prior to their arrival. People coming from countries with a low risk of infection can travel to the Czech Republic without restrictions. The list of countries is based on the epidemiological situation and is updated on a weekly basis. EU citizens entering for the purpose of economic activity for a period exceeding 72 hours have to submit a medical certificate. Third-country citizens belonging to a specific category of people who can enter the country, have to submit a medical certificate supplemented by a negative test. The list of countries by level of disease risk can be found at koronavirus.mzcr.cz The list of countries by level of risk can be found here .