The Czech Republic – basic information

Public holidays

• 8 May - Victory Day
• 5 July - The Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
• 6 July - Master John Huss Day
• 28 September - The Czech State Day
• 28 October - Establishment of the Independent Czechoslovakia Day
• 17 November - Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day

Important phone numbers

International Emergency Line	112
Medical Emergency	155, 353 232 000
Police	158, 974 366 111
Municipal police	156, 974 366 111
Fire Brigade	150, 950 370 010
Czech Republic prefix	+420

• The Czech Republic is part of the customs union along with the other EU member states. It is necessary to find out about customs rules when coming into the EU and leaving it. Visitors from non-member states can apply for tax return when exporting goods (Tax Free Shopping), information is available at www.globalrefund.com.
• No visa is required for citizens of a number of countries to enter the Czech Republic – more information at www.mzv.cz
• Highways and motorways are paid in the Czech Republic.
• Information at www.premid.cz