Rules of entry to the Czech Republic for citizens of Nepal

Nepal is currently listed as a country with extreme risk of COVID-19. All Nepalese citizens are prohibited to enter the Czech Republic. This shall not apply:

● to holders of a long-term or permanent or temporary residence permit for the Czech Republic issued by the Czech Republic

● to family members within the meaning of Act No 326/1999 on the residence of foreign nationals in the Czech Republic and amending certain acts, as amended, of citizens of the Czech Republic or citizens of the European Union resident in the Czech Republic, under the condition that they meet the conditions of this protective measure regarding the entry into the territory of the Czech Republic and are authorized to enter into the territory of the Czech Republic

● to a foreign national in a demonstrable permanent relationship, based in particular on cohabitation, with a citizen of the Czech Republic or with a citizen of the European Union who has temporary residence of more than 90 days or permanent residence in the Czech Republic and who has accepted the obligations referred to in point I.17 (see the Protective Measure of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic) in the solemn declaration of the partnership, provided that this foreign national has been issued with confirmation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic for the purpose of being allowed to enter the Czech Republic under this point (more information regarding unmarried partners of EU / CZ citizens)

● for holders of a short-term and long-term visa issued after 1 August 2021

● to foreign nationals whose entry into the country is in the foreign-policy interest of the Czech Republic or in the interest of the Czech Republic for public health reasons, provided that such interest of the Czech Republic is supported by the corresponding documentation

● to accredited members of diplomatic missions in the Czech Republic, including private servants, and officials of international organisations registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

● to foreign nationals who are professional athletes or persons representing countries internationally and to persons necessary for a sporting event, if the entry is in the interest of the Czech Republic in the field of sports, provided that such interest of the Czech Republic is supported by the corresponding document based on the agreement of the Ministry of Health

● to international transport workers, provided that the reason for their entry into the country is supported by the corresponding documentation

● to foreign nationals who prove that they have stayed in states listed as countries with a low risk of COVID-19 at least for 14 days immediately before entering the territory of the Czech Republic and who have not stayed in the territory of countries with other than a low risk of COVID-19 longer than 12 hours in the last 14 days

All third-country nationals who have stayed more than 12 hours in the last 14 days in Nepal are obliged prior entering the Czech Republic:

1. to submit a completed Passenger Locator Form
2. to be in possession of a negative test result for establishing the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus not older than 72 hours or confirmation that they have an appointment for an RT-PCR test for establishing the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that will be carried out within 24 hours of entry into the Czech Republic
3. to provide proof, if so requested during a border or residence check, of completion of the Passenger Locator Form (notification) and negative test result for establishing the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus
4. to undergo an RT-PCR test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus within 24 hours of entering the Czech Republic
5. to undergo an RT-PCR test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus no earlier than on the 10th day and no later than on the 14th day after entering the Czech Republic, unless, entirely exceptionally in individual cases, a public health protection authority decides on other quarantine measures
6. to undergo self-isolation in accordance with point III.10 (see the Protective Measure of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic) pending the result of the RT-PCR test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus
7. in situations described in point III.10 to wear a respirator or similar device (without an exhalation valve) meeting at least all technical conditions and requirements (for the product), including a minimum filtration efficiency of 94% pursuant to the relevant standards (e.g. FFP2, KN95), at all times upon leaving their place of stay for 14 days after entering the Czech Republic

Exceptions from above mentioned obligations are stated in points I.8b and I.9 of the Protective Measure of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic

Protective Measure of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic (PDF, 185 KB)

More information regarding rules of entry https://www.mvcr.cz/docDetail.aspx?docid=22239079&doctype=ART&#Cestovani

It is advised prior to travel to check the latest COVID-19 protocol from the concerned airline.

The visa itself does not automatically guarantee entry to the Czech Republic.