Visas: Nationals
of all western European countries, Japan, the US, Canada, Australia and New
Zealand can visit the Czech Republic for up to 90 days, and UK citizens for up
to 180 days, without a visa. Nationals of South Africa and many other countries
must obtain a visa, which is good for a stay of between 30 and 90 days depending
on your nationality.
Health risks: leeches & ticks (Tick-borne encephalitis is a serious
infection of the brain that is spread by tick bites. Vaccination is advised for
those traveling in risk areas who are unable to avoid tick bites (such as
campers, forestry workers and ramblers). Two doses of vaccine will give a year's
protection, three doses up to three years' protection. Shortlasting vaccines are
available in the Czech and Slovak Republics).