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Travel advice for Czech Republic

Everything you need to know before you travel

Facts about Czech Republic

Capital

Prague

Currency

Czech Koruna

(CZK)

Population

10,737,322

Language

Czech

Time zone

GMT +1

Flight duration

2 hours 30 from Dublin

Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock, Prague

Best time to go to Czech Republic

Thanks to its landlocked spot in central Europe, temperatures in the Czech Republic vary a lot from summer to winter. The average temperature in July is around 18°C, making it the hottest month of the year. As for the chilliest time, it’s January, where sub-freezing temperatures are common. Rainfall peaks in the summer, and the winter sees a good helping of snow.

Passports & Visas

Irish citizens don’t need a visa to enter Czech Republic but must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/czech-republic/

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. It’s also a good idea to get a European Health Insurance Card – or EHIC – before leaving Ireland. Though it’s not a substitute for travel insurance, it entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Czech nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. For the latest health and safety info, visit https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/czech-republic/

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