Czech Republic Travel Alerts & Entry Updates
Travelers and digital nomads face new requirements and transit changes in the Czech Republic, including the upcoming 20 euro ETIAS fee for visa-exempt visitors. While Brno Airport expanded to 34 direct summer routes and American Airlines restored seasonal flights to Philadelphia, arrivals at Prague Airport Terminal 1 should expect 60-minute border delays through April 2027 due to ongoing construction and modernization.
Czech Republic construction adds 60 minutes to Prague Airport border lines
Prague Airport began modernizing its Terminal 1 border control area to add five passport desks and four automated e-gates through April 2027. Non-Schengen arrivals may experience longer queue times and rerouted corridors during multi-stage construction.
American Airlines runs nonstop Prague to Philadelphia flights through Oct. 5
American Airlines has restored its seasonal direct connection between Czechia and the United States, operating daily flights until Oct. 5. This route provides expats and digital nomads in Prague with a second direct North American link and one-stop access to over 100 destinations across the U.S.
Czech Republic to require 20 euro ETIAS fee for visa exempt visitors
Visa-exempt travelers and digital nomads visiting the Czech Republic for short stays will soon need to obtain an ETIAS authorization. The system adds a pre-entry security screening step for tourists and business visitors who currently enter with just a passport.
Czech Republic's Brno Airport Keeps 34 Direct Routes This Summer
Brno Airport is significantly expanding its summer flight network, offering direct connections to 34 destinations including the restoration of the Podgorica route. This expansion provides digital nomads and expats living in the South Moravian region with easier access to the Balkans and Mediterranean hubs without transiting through Prague.