for applying for a visa:
Short-term visa – (495) 789-95-12
Long-term visa – (495) 974-99-32
Monday – Friday: 9.00 – 11.00
– acceptance of applications for the issuance of short-term visas
– inquiries by phone
Monday – Thursday: 9.00 – 11.00
– acceptance of applications for issuance of long-term visas and residence permits
Monday – Friday: 13.30 – 15.30
– issuance of all issued visas
– certification of documents (pre-registration from 9 am to 12 pm by phone (495) 251-05-44, internal number 274)
There are a lot of payphones on the streets of cities. From any phone on the street you can call any country in the world, the codes of some states can be found on the wall of a telephone booth. In addition, as a rule, there are also telephone directories near the telephone, consisting of two volumes. A volume with yellow pages is a directory of organizations, with white pages – telephone numbers and addresses of individuals (only those who agreed to place their data in this directory). At the beginning of the first volume are the telephone codes of the states of the world with which automatic communication is possible and the approximate price per minute of conversation. Phone cards are sold at newsstands, some stores, and all post offices. The minimum face value of the card is 175 CZK, but they are only enough for 5 minutes of communication with Russia.
To call Russia from a payphone, dial: 007 – area code – phone number.
To call from Russia to the Czech Republic, you need to dial: 810 – 42 – city code (for Prague – 02) – phone number.
Calling from a hotel is more convenient, but more expensive.
Emergency Phones in Czech Republic
Ambulance: 115.
Police: 158.
Fire department: 150.
Emergency traffic service: 123, 124, 1054
HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS
As in all countries, the Czech Republic has its own national holidays. In addition to the well-known holidays on January 1 (New Year, Renewal Day), May 1 (Labor Day, in the Czech Republic this day is called the holiday of love) and Christmas December 24-26, they celebrate here:
Easter Monday
May 8 – Liberation Day from fascism
July 5 – Slavic Day Apostles of Saints Cyril and Methodius
July 6 – Day of Jan Hus (a Czech preacher, was against the cruelty of the Catholic Church)
October 17 – Day of struggle for freedom and democracy
October 28 – Independence Day of the Czech Republic
On the above days, enterprises and institutions are closed (on Christmas Eve – from lunch).
USEFUL THINGS
Right-hand traffic on the roads.
Prague taxi drivers are known for their propensity to cheat the client. Therefore, before the trip, you should agree in advance on the price and warn about the need for a receipt.
SHOPS
According to lawschoolsinusa, grocery stores and markets start their work at 6:00 am and end at 6-8 pm on weekdays, and at 12-1 pm on weekends. Department stores open at 9:00, close at 18:00, on Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00.
Large shops are open throughout the week from morning until evening.
TIPS
In hotels and restaurants, it is customary to leave a tip of 10% on top of the bill. Tips for taxi drivers and guides also do not exceed 10%.
NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Czechs work hard, do everything judiciously. They are humble, they know how to relax. Sometimes they spend the evening with a glass of the famous Czech beer.
ELECTRICITY
220V, 50Hz;
HEALTH CARE
There is no need to make special vaccinations to visit the Czech Republic. No outbreaks of epidemiological diseases have been registered in recent years. In any case, it is advisable to conclude an insurance contract before the trip in case of illness or various injuries. Any medical assistance is provided in the nearest medical center to the hotel or place of residence. The price of treatment is negotiable, payment in kroons. Patients receive a receipt, which is paid by the insurance company, at the place of arrival in the country of residence.
