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Exercise normal precautions in the Czechia.

U.S. Embassy employees, their family members, and U.S. citizens are advised to avoid two demonstrations occurring in early October. If you find yourself in the vicinity of a demonstration, please use good judgment, be a...

The areas surrounding the Charles University Philosophy Faculty Building and Municipal Library at Marianske Namesti are cleared following the December 21 shooting.

Event: As of 3:40 pm on December 21, 2023 the Embassy has limited information regarding an active shooter in the vicinity of the Rudolfinum Theater and Charles University Philosophy Faculty building near Jan Palach Park....

Event: Potential for increased crime during the holiday season and ongoing bomb threats in Croatia and the region.  As crowds gather at holiday markets and to watch World Cup football games, the U.S. Embassy reminds A...

Exercise normal precautions in the Czech Republic.

Effective December 27, 2021, foreign nationals traveling to the Czech Republic will be required to present a negative PCR test prior to travel. This requirement applies to vaccinated individuals and those who have recov...

Do not travel to the Czech Republic due to COVID-19.

Exercise increased caution in the Czech Republic due to COVID-19.

Do not travel to the Czech Republic due to COVID-19. Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Event: Beginning March 1, 2021 and continuing for the next three weeks, authorities in the Czech Republic will restrict the free movement of people throughout the country to control the spread of COVID-19. The 3-week l...

Beginning February 23, 2021 Czech authorities will require FFP2 facemasks, or equivalent nano-masks (including N95 facemasks), on all forms of public transportation, in shops, hospitals, public buildings, and other publi...

Event: Please be aware of additional travel restrictions for travelers, via land, going from the Czech Republic to Germany. Only German nationals, their immediate family members and holders of a German resident permit ar...

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 1300 – 2100, three separate demonstrations will take place at Malostrankse Namesti, in front of U.S. Embassy Prague, and at Old Town Square.

Friday, January 8, 2021 from 1400 - 1700 a demonstration march will begin at Wenceslas Square and end in front of the U.S. Embassy. Organizers are expecting approximately 100 participants. The demonstration is in support...

As of December 18, restaurants, bars, hotels, zoos, museums, gyms and swimming pools will again close. Takeaway and delivery food service can still operate, and most shops and services may stay open, with strict facemas...

As a result of the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and the State of Emergency declared on October 5, 2020, additional restrictive measures have been put in place. As of October 22, retail stores and non-essential business...

Beginning October 14, 2020, additional restrictive measures will be put in place. Gyms, fitness centers, swimming pools, theaters, cinemas, zoos, and cultural venues closed on Monday, October 12 for at least two weeks.

Beginning October 5, 2020 a State of Emergency will take effect restricting free movement and limiting the number of persons who gather.

Event:  The Czech Ministry of Health confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Czech Republic.  U.S. Embassy Prague will be sending periodic updates to ensure all U.S. citizens have the latest information about COVID-19 and loc...