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Yes! Czechia is one of the most affordable Schengen countries for travel and stay.

Financial requirements:

• Minimum: €44/day (one of the lowest in Schengen!)
• For comparison: Switzerland €100+, Germany €55+

Road costs:

• E-vignette: €99/year or €12/10 days
• Fuel: ~€1.40-1.50/L (cheaper than Germany)
• Toll tunnels: none

Accommodation (average prices):

• Hostel: €15-25/night
• 3* Hotel: €40-70/night
• Airbnb: €30-50/night

Food:

• Restaurant lunch: €8-15
• Beer: €1.50-3 (cheapest in Europe!)
• Supermarket: 30-40% cheaper than Germany

Why Czechia is affordable:

• Czech Koruna (CZK) cheaper than Euro
• High quality for low price
• Excellent infrastructure
• Safe country

Tip: Exchange currency at banks, avoid exchange offices in tourist areas.

Temporary controls at the German border have created a real nightmare for 40,000 Czech workers who commute daily to Bavaria and Saxony.

Scale of the problem:

• 40,000 workers cross the border daily
• Main directions: Bavaria and Saxony
• Most work in manufacturing and services

Impact on life:

• +30-45 minutes at the border in the morning
• +30-45 minutes at the border in the evening
• Up to 1.5 hours of extra time per day
• Waking up 1-2 hours earlier

Economic consequences:

• Just-in-time delivery delays
• Increased transportation costs
• Loss of business productivity

What workers do:

• Leave at 4-5 AM instead of 6-7
• Choose less busy crossings
• Some relocate closer to work

Forecast: Controls extended until March 2026, situation won't change soon.

Czechia has 4 borders, but not all are equal — 2 of them have temporary controls!

Borders with controls:

🔴 Germany (controlled until March 2026)

• D5/Rozvadov — main motorway west
• D8/Cínovec — Dresden-Prague
• Wait time: 30-45 minutes

🔴 Austria (controlled until June 2026)

• Znojmo — Brno-Vienna
• Hardegg — alternative
• Wait time: 15-40 minutes

Borders without controls:

🟢 Poland — free movement

• Minimal or zero delays
• Best route from Ukraine!

🟢 Slovakia — free movement

• Bratislava-Brno fast
• Alternative route from Ukraine

Tip: Coming from Ukraine? Choose the route via Poland or Slovakia to avoid controls.

Yes, Prague Airport is experiencing significant technical issues with the EES (Entry/Exit System) since its launch.

Current situation (December 2025):

• 2 system crashes per week
• Queues up to 3 hours at passport control
• Airlines recommend arriving 3 hours before departure

What causes problems:

• EES launched on October 12, 2025
• System not fully stabilized yet
• High load during peak hours

How to prepare:

• Arrive 3+ hours before departure
• Have all documents in paper form
• Be prepared for possible delays
• Follow airline notifications

Important: Land border crossings (by car) don't have these problems — EES works more stable on roads.

Czechia uses an electronic vignette (e-vignette) for motorway tolls. It's one of the cheapest systems in the region!

2025 Prices:

• Annual: CZK 2,440 (~€99)
• Monthly: CZK 460 (~€19)
• 10-day: CZK 290 (~€12)
• Daily: CZK 210 (~€8.50)

How to buy:

• Online on the official website
• At gas stations throughout the country
• At tourist information centers

Important:

• License plate recognition system
• Fine without vignette: CZK 20,000 (~€820)!
• Vignette is linked to license plate number

Tip: Buy online in advance — instant activation by license plate.

Czechia is currently under double pressure from temporary controls by two neighbors simultaneously:

Germany (until March 15, 2026):

• Controls at D5/Rozvadov and D8/Cínovec
• 30-45 minute waits
• 40,000 Czech workers commute daily to Bavaria/Saxony

Austria (until June 15, 2026):

• Controls at Znojmo and other crossings
• 15-40 minute waits
• Extended on December 4, 2025

Reasons: Migration crisis and security concerns forced both countries to implement controls on all borders, including internal Schengen ones.

Tip: Always carry your passport and plan extra time at the border.