Travel Information From British Virgin Islands to Czechia

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to the Czech Republic.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to the Czech Republic.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

The Czech Republic is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas
TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.
TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

You will need at least 3 Months validity on your passport from the day you plan to leave.

Local Phrases Language : Czech

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Ahoj
Good morning = Dobré ráno
Good afternoon = Dobré odpoledne
Goodbye = Ahoj
Nice to meet you = Rád vás poznávám

Conversational

How are you? = Jak se máte?
I am good thank you = mám se dobře, děkuji
What’s your name? = Jak se jmenuješ?
My name is … = Jmenuji se …
Do you speak English? = Mluvíš anglicky?
I don’t speak … = nemluvím…
How do you say… in … = Jak říkáš… v…
I don’t understand = nerozumím

Basics

Yes = Ano
No = Ne
Please = Prosím
Thank you = Děkuji
You’re welcome = Nemáš zač
Excuse me = Promiňte
Wait = Počkejte
Hurry up = Pospěš si
Go away = Odejít
Let’s go to = Pojďme
I want to go to … = Chci jít do …
A little bit = Trochu
A lot = Mnoho

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurace
Do you have? … = Máte? …
Not too spicy = Ne příliš pikantní
It was delicious = Bylo to výtečné
The bill, please = Účet, prosím
How much? = Jak moc?
Very expensive = Velmi drahý
Can you reduce the price? = Můžete snížit cenu?
Please can I have a beer? = Prosím, můžu si dát pivo?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Auto
Bus = Autobus
Right = Že jo
Left = Vlevo
Straight = Rovný
Stop here = Zastavte tady

Places

Downtown = V centru města
Street = ulice
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = muzeum
Mall = Nákupní centrum
Market = Trh
Hospital = NEMOCNICE
Doctor = Doktor
Police = POLICIE
Post office = Pošta
Bank = banka

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Kolik je hodin?
Today = Dnes
Tomorrow = Zítra
The day after tomorrow = Pozítří
Yesterday = Včera
When? = Když?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Kde je toaleta?
Help me, please = Pomozte mi, prosím
Call an ambulance = Zavolejte sanitku
I don’t feel goo = necítím se dobře

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Prague

Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it's known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints.

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Metro mobsters scams

One popular scam involves a group of con artists working together and posing as metro clerks.

They'll approach a tourist, request to examine their ticket and then promptly declare that it's not valid. They then demand an on-the-spot fine of anywhere between 500 and 1000 CZK.

The quickest way to spot these phonies is to ask for their badges. Legitimate metro workers are required to produce their credentials any time they ask to check someone's ticket. If they don't show you their badges, insist that the police are called.

A tourist in need scams

Another well-known hustle involves someone posing as a "lost tourist" who stops you and asks for help with directions. While you are conversing with the would-be crook, two or more of his friends approach, claiming to be police officers and accusing you of doing something illegal (often illegal money exchange).

They then insist that you hand over your wallet and passport, which they will promptly pocket and take off.

The first tip off to this scam is that the "tourist" will likely have a Czech accent that they are trying (poorly) to disguise.

Plain-clothes pretenders scams

Similar to the helpless tourist ploy, there are lots of swindlers pretending to be plain-clothes police officers. They claim to be investigating various criminal or illegal activity and demand to see identification. They may also ask to have a look at your money to verify that it isn't counterfeit.

Don't fall for it. Czech police officers do not have the authority to verify passports or currency.

Uneven exchange scams

For the most part, money exchange offices are on the up, and you can change your currency without incident. Some, – particularly in the more touristy areas – operate under somewhat questionable terms.

One of the ways they trick unsuspecting tourists is by offering a favorable exchange rate but not revealing the fine print, such as a high minimum exchange amount.

Others will hang signs in their windows advertising attractive rates which, upon further inspection, are actually for selling CZKs, not buying or exchanging which carry a much higher rate.

Do your research before you do business with any random money exchange to ensure the one you choose is reputable.

Seductive swindlers scams

Gentlemen visiting the Czech Republic should be particularly cautious of beautiful women who come over to flirt with them at a bar or club. Sure, these women may be genuinely interested in you, but chances are much more likely that they're just interested in picking your pockets. Or they could be sex workers looking for new clients.

They are crafty and cunning and ripping off foreigners is how they make a living, so don't get too excited.

Shortchanged scams

When shopping, always be sure to count your money and verify that you receive the correct change. Some Czech people feel that Westerners (they'll know you by your accent) are all rich, and therefore wouldn't notice or care about being shortchanged. It doesn't happen everywhere, but there are a few dishonest clerks, so pay attention.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• Vast majority of the population in Czech Republic is non-religious
• Don't call it Czechoslovakia anymore.
• Don't compare local beer to the big, tasteless brands. - Don't order imported beer.
• Don't forget to take off your shoes when entering someone's home.
• Don't be surprised if your glass is "automatically" refilled when empty. If you - Don't want more, just - Don't finish it until leave.
• Don't schedule business meetings on Friday afternoon - many people leave for their country cottages after lunch.
• Don't necessary wear high heels - lots of streets are either cobblestone, Belgian block, or other uneven sidewalk.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Czech Republic?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Czechia. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

The Czech medical system consists of a good infrastructure of public and private hospitals.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.