Czech Republic Practical Guide: Official Websites, Booking Platforms, Transport, SIM, Money, Emergency Numbers
Every link, app, and number for Czech Republic — save to your phone before departure. For visa process, see our Czech Republic Visa Guide. For budget, see our Czech Republic Cost Guide.
Official websites: Visa/immigration: Check embassy website. Indian Embassy: search mea.gov.in/indian-missions-abroad or call MEA +91-11-23012964. MEA 24/7: +91-11-23012964. MADAD app (Google Play / App Store) — register before travel. House of Visas: houseofvisas.com/visa/czech-republic
Booking platforms:
FLIGHTS: Google Flights, Skyscanner,
MakeMyTrip. HOTELS: Booking.com (free cancellation), Agoda, Hostelworld, Airbnb. EXPERIENCES: GetYourGuide, Klook, Viator.
INSURANCE: Bajaj Allianz (₹500/week), ICICI Lombard, Tata AIG. See our Cost Calculator for exact pricing.
Transport: Metro/tram/bus in every city — buy day passes. Flixbus (€5-20 intercity). Google Maps for transit.
SIM/Internet: eSIM: Airalo (₹800-2,500, widest coverage), Holafly (₹1,500-3,000, unlimited). Keep Indian SIM for bank OTPs. Dual SIM: Indian SIM + eSIM. See our eSIM vs SIM Guide.
Money: Forex card (Niyo Global, BookMyForex — zero markup). Cash 15-20% of budget. Never exchange at Indian airports. Always pay in local currency (not INR when asked). See our Forex Guide. For cultural tips and scam warnings, see our Czech Republic Tips blog.
Emergency:
Police: 112 or local emergency. Indian Embassy: MEA +91-11-23012964. MEA: +91-11-23012964. 112 = universal EU emergency. Lost passport: police report → Indian Embassy → Emergency Certificate (1-3 days). See Embassy Directory.
Practical guides for nearby destinations: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia.
Apply with House of Visas — end-to-end Czech Republic visa support. houseofvisas.com/visa/czech-republic