Czech Republic Holidays, Flights & Travel Guide
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Czech Republic Holidays
and Travel Overview
During the past few decades the
Czech Republic has slowly been emerging as a popular tourist
destination, favoured particularly by the discerning traveller
seeking culture and charm rather than pizzazz and
parties. However, most visitors still tend to
explore no farther than the capital, Prague. Fewer than 10 percent
of tourists venture into the countryside, which means they are
missing out on a treat. Prague, westernised and cosmopolitan, is a
beautiful city of spires and a visual feast of medieval, baroque
and art nouveau architecture. Leave the city behind and visitors
will find a magnificent undulating landscape of mountains and
plains, forests and farmland. The Czech Republic
is divided into two geographic and cultural sections, Bohemia and
Moravia. Bohemian spa towns and laid-back Moravian wine villages
seem to be in a time warp, welcoming visitors as though they are
living museums of a refined and relaxed rural lifestyle. There are
more than 100 castles dotted around the countryside, ranging from
forbidding fortresses to elegant chateaux, all open to the
public. The Czech countryside is also a major
drawcard for hikers, cyclists and cross-country skiers, with
hundreds of kilometres of marked trails networking the
landscape.
Tourist Offices - Czech Tourist Authority, Prague: +420 221
580 111 or www.czechtourism.com
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Entry Requirements
for Czech Republic Holidays & Czech Republic Travel
All visitors must hold an onward or return
ticket and all documents required for onward travel, and proof of
sufficient funds to cover period of intended stay. These must be
produced on request at border crossing points. Visitors must sign a
border-crossing card. Passports of all visitors must be valid at
least 90 days beyond expiry date of the visa or 90 days beyond
period of intended stay for visa exempt
nationals.
- For Australians -
Australian citizens must have a valid passport (must
be valid for at least 90 days beyond period of intended stay)
required. A visa is not required for a stay of up to three
months.
- New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport (must
be valid for at least 90 days beyond period of intended stay). No
visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
- US citizens must have a valid passport (must be valid
for at least 90 days beyond period of intended stay). A visa is not
required for stays of up to three months.
- US citizens must have a valid passport (must be valid
for at least 90 days beyond period of intended stay). A visa is not
required for stays of up to three months.
- British citizens must have a passport. No visa is
required for a stay of up to six months for travellers holding a
British Passport endorsed British Citizen or 'holder has the right
of abode in the UK' or 'holder is entitled to re-admission to the
UK'. In all other cases, passports must be valid at least 90 days
beyond expiry date of the visa. A visa is required.
Currency of Czech Republic
The official currency is the Koruna (CZK), which is
divided into 100 haler. Most credit cards including American
Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are accepted, but it is
best to have cash handy when travelling away from Prague and the
main tourist centres. Travellers cheques and foreign currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some hotels;
commission is highest in hotels. Banks are closed on weekends. ATMs
(known as 'bankomats') are becoming more common in Prague and are
probably the best way to obtain local currency at a good rate and
without commission. The Czech Republic is still cheap compared to
the rest of Europe, though the gap is closing.
Czech Republic
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international access code for the
Czech Republic is +420. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the
relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Area
codes are not required. There are high surcharges on international
calls from hotels; it is cheaper to use the public telephone boxes
- phone cards can be bought from newsagents. The local mobile phone
operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with all
major international operators. Internet cafes are available in the
main towns.
Czech Republic
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to the Czech Republic over 17 years
and entering from the EU do not have to pay customs duty on 800
cigarettes, or 400 cigarillos, or 200 cigars, or 1kg tobacco; 10
litres of spirits with alcohol content over 22%, or 20 litres of
alcoholic beverages with alcohol volume less than 22%, or 90 litres
of wine or 60 litres of sparkling wine, or 110 litres of beer.
Travellers arriving from non-EU countries do not have to pay duty
on 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco,
or a proportional assortment of these; 1 litre spirits or 2 litres
wine; 50g perfume or 250ml eau de toilette; and food, fruits,
medications and flowers for personal use. Other goods to the value
of EUR175 per adult and EUR90 per child under 15 years are allowed.
Guns brought into the country have to be accompanied by a
license.
Czech Republic
Holidays - Tipping Information
Tipping in restaurants is optional and no service
charge is added to bills. Gratuities of 5 to 10% are expected if
the service is good. Taxi drivers are tipped by rounding up the
fare at the end of the journey.
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