Documents to travel with
- Travel documents
For both, EU citizens as well as third-country nationals, we would like to recommend traveling with passport and an ID card together.
- Travel medical insurance
Proof of travel medical travel insurance is understood to be a document in which the relevant insurance company declares/confirms:
- § the period of insurance (insurance must cover the entire stay in the Czech Republic)
- § the extent of the insurance (the insurance policy must cover the costs that the foreign national is obliged to cover for the period of his/her stay in the Czech Republic in the event of providing necessary and urgent health care including the costs associated with transport or, in the case of his/her death, those associated with transferring his/her physical remains to the state that issued the travel document or to another state in which he/she has a residence permit)
- § the amount of the insurance benefit (the agreed insurance benefit limit for one insurance event must be at least EUR 60 000, that being without an insurance retention on the amount of the given costs).
- The insurance policy must not exclude coverage for injuries and damage caused by the applicant´s intentional acts, injuries and damage caused by fault or contributory fault on the part of the applicant, and injuries and damage caused by the consumption of alcohol, narcotic and psychotropic substances by the applicant.
- As of August 2nd, 2021 and for a period of five years travel medical insurance in the scope of comprehensive healthcare as required by the Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals may be concluded exclusively with Pojišťovna VZP, a. s.
- Confirmation of studies
Please, keep with you a copy of confirmation of studies. You can use it before you will be enrolled.
- Confirmation of your accommodation
To check-in at the dormitory you will be asked to provide your booking confirmation.
- Medicines and medical certificates
If you have a history with certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, allergies, etc.) please prepare all medical certificates before coming to Prague to help the local doctors diagnose you and provide a prescription.
- Four passport size photographs
After arrival you will be asked to provide photographs at the Study Department as well as for your university ID/ISIC card, dormitory ID, etc.
Other documents
Contact the Czech Embassy in your home country and ask about the requirements for legalising documents for use in the Czech Republic. Also enquire about the Apostille.
The Apostille is an official stamp authenticating public document for use abroad. In case you would like to retain the original document (e. g. diploma) make notarised copies. It’s cheaper and easier to bring all documents to Prague and then make a notarised copy at a local notary or a CzechPoint service office before getting the required documents translated here in Prague.
Lastly, you have to translate all documents into Czech language with a certified court translator (in Czech “soudní tlumočník”).
Money
- Bank cards
All types of MasterCard and VISA cards are widely accepted in shops, supermarkets, restaurants, at petrol stations, reception desks, etc. You may encounter problems using a Maestro, American Express, Diners Club International, JCB Card, Mir, Union Pay and other cards. - Cash (for the first days)
For the first days after arrival you will need cash for various transactions. We recommend you prepare about CZK 12 000 (approx. EUR 500 or USD 600) in cash in advance or at least withdraw/exchange about CZK 1 200 (approx. EUR 50 or USD 60) at the airport before heading into town.
The Czech Republic is a member of the European Union, but it is not part of the Eurozone and the official currency is the Czech crown (or “koruna”). Some vendors may accept Euros, but the exchange rate is unfavourable. There are cash machines (ATMs) available throughout Prague but be aware of withdrawal charges as they vary with the specifics of a transaction.
