As of June 21, U.S. citizens are allowed to return to the Czech Republic under the same rules that applied before the pandemic. This means U.S. citizens can travel within the Czech Republic for up to 90 days as a tourist without any visa required.
As a result of COVID-19, the Czech Republic also uses a traffic light system for entry requirements from different countries. Citizens, permanent residents and long-term residence holders from low-risk (green) countries—including the United States—can enter the Czech Republic with no test or quarantine required. There are still limits on other countries that are classified as medium, high, very high and extreme risk. Limits range from entry bans for non-essential travel (such as tourism and visiting friends) or different levels of testing and quarantine. Note: This green, low-risk status applies to entering the Czech Republic but does not apply to the whole European Union or Schengen Area; U.S. travelers should check any individual requirements for each country they want to visit.
Once on the ground in the Czech Republic, there are some rules to know. Green, low-risk entry status allows U.S. travelers to enter the country. There are additional steps for things like eating at a restaurant (indoors and outdoors), entering a museum, attending a public event, or checking into a hotel. Travelers will need to show one of the following:
- A negative PCR test less than three days old
- A negative antigen test less than 24 hours old
- Single-dose vaccines: Proof of 14 days past dose, within the last nine months
- Double-dose vaccines: Proof of 22 days after first dose, within the last 90 days
- Double-dose vaccines: Proof of 22 days after second dose, within the last nine months
- Medical proof of recovering from COVID-19 in the last 180 days
Travelers should also check with specific airlines for testing, facemasks and other requirements, especially if connecting through other countries
Tourists will also want to pack some specific masks for the Czech Republic. KN95 or FFP2 masks (also called “respirators”) are required to enter shops, airports, all public transportation (including platforms and stops), post offices and taxis or rideshares. Cloth or other face masks are necessary for outdoor environments where social distancing is not possible. These rules apply to everyone, including low-risk (green) vaccinated travelers.
For more information, visit www.mvcr.cz.
This article originally appeared on www.travelagentcentral.com.
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