Czech Republic closes entry/exit due to coronavirus

Andrej Babis, Prime Minister Czech RepublicThe government bans citizens and foreigners with the right of temporary or permanent residence from leaving the country from March 16 until the situation with the coronavirus COVID-19 improves.

From midnight on Sunday, all foreigners are prohibited from entering the Czech Republic; all except those with a residence permit are also prohibited from leaving the Czech Republic.

Russians will temporarily be unable to obtain Schengen visas at the Czech Embassy, since March 14, the issuance of documents to foreign citizens has been suspended.

The emergency situation due to the virus is valid in the Czech Republic from 14:00 on March 12 for 30 days.

Since March 13, theatrical, musical performances, film screenings, sports, cultural, religious, social, dance events, exhibitions, festivals, shows, tastings, markets and fairs with the participation of more than 30 people at the same time have been banned.

International trains and buses stop from midnight on March 13, and travel will only be possible by car or plane.

The government of the Czech Republic prohibits the presence of people in public places from 20:00 to 6:00. People will not be able to get into entertainment facilities, gyms, solariums, spa centers, sports facilities / venues, natural or artificial bathing places, swimming pools.

The suspension of flights to the Czech Republic and Slovakia said the airline "Victory".

Flights in bratislava canceled from March 13 to March 28, in Karlovy Vary - from March 18 to April 11.

Source: tourprom