Location: Jan Palach Square Event: On Sunday, November 19 2023 at 14:30, a demonstration is planned to take place at Jan Palach Square. This event is being organized by ‘Prague4Palestine Youth’ in support of child victims of the conflict in Gaza. An estimated 500 participants are expected. The police will maintain a visible presence to …
Read More» Location: Staromestske namesti, Malostranske namesti Event: On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 17:30, a demonstration is planned at Staromestske namesti followed by a march ending at Malostranske namesti. The event is organized by ‘Friends of Palestine’ in support of civilian victims of the conflict in Gaza. An estimated 500 participants are expected. Police will maintain …
Read More» Location: Wenceslas Square/Vaclavske namesti, Old Town Square/Staromestske namesti Event: Today, November 8 2023 at 17:30, a demonstration is planned to take place at Wenceslas Square, followed by a march towards Old Town Square. The event is organized by ‘Friends of Palestine’ in support of civilian victims of the conflict in Gaza. An estimated 600 participants …
Read More» Location: Wenceslas Square/Vaclavske Namesti Event: November 7, 2023, at 19:00, a pro-Israel demonstration is planned to take place at Wenceslas Square. The event is organized by the Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic in support of civilian victims of the conflict in Gaza. An estimated 300 participants are expected. Police will maintain a …
Read More» Location: Malostranské náměstí, followed by a march across the river, through Staroměstské náměstí, and ending in Václavské náměstí. Event: On Sunday, November 5 at 14:30, a pro-Palestinian demonstration is expected to take place. The demonstration will being with speeches at Malostranské náměstí. Following speeches, there will be a march across the river, through Staroměstské náměstí, and ending in Václavské náměstí. This event is being …
Read More» Location: Staromestske namesti, Vaclavske namesti, Klarov park Event: On November 1, 2023 at 16:00, a demonstration in support of Israel is scheduled to take place at Staromestske namesti. At 17:30, another demonstration is planned in support of Palestine at Vaclavske namesti. This demonstration plans to march from Vaclavske namesti through Staromestske namesti to end in …
Read More» Location: Loretanske namesti, Malostranske namesti Event: On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 1730, a demonstration is expected to take place starting at Loretanske Namesti in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building followed by a march towards Malostranske namesti. The event is organized by ‘Friends of Palestine’ in support of civilian victims of the …
Read More» Location: Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should: Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP …
Read More» Location: Letna Stadium (Sparta’s Epet Arena) Event: Today, August 31, 1900 hrs, a soccer match between Sparta Praha and Dinamo Zagreb is expected to draw over ten thousand energetic spectators. The police will have significant resources deployed in the vicinity of the stadium. Czech authorities are prepared for the possibility of violence and/or disruptive behavior before …
Read More» Location: Generali Arena (Letna Stadium) Event: Tomorrow, August 15 at 7:00 pm, a soccer match between Sparta and FC Copenhagen is expected to draw over ten thousand spectators. The police will ensure significant coverage in the vicinity of the stadium. Czech authorities are prepared for the possibility of violence and/or disruptive behavior. Traffic delays are …
Read More» The regional Federal Benefits Unit will be available at the American Center, Tržiště 13, Prague 1 to accept applications for Social Security cards, claims for Social Security retirement benefits, benefits for spouses, children, survivors as well as discuss individual cases and answer questions on: Tuesday September 19, 9-11.30am,1-4pm Wednesday September 20, 9-11.30am,1-4pm Thursday September 21, 9-11.30am, …
Read More» Location: Across from the U.S. Embassy at 15 Trziste Street Event: On Tuesday, May 23, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm a demonstration is expected to take place across the street from the U.S. Embassy with approximately 100 participants. The demonstration is organized by “Czech Peace Movement” to express dissatisfaction with the signing of the Defense …
Read More» All U.S. Citizens residing in or traveling through Brno are cordially invited to join representatives from U.S. Embassy Prague for a special event on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 14:00-17:00 at the Moravian library/American center, Kounicova 65a, Brno There, you may: Renew your U.S. Passport Register the birth of your newborn U.S. child Notarize documents …
Read More» All U.S. Citizens residing in or traveling through Olomouc are cordially invited to join representatives from U.S. Embassy Prague for a special event on Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 13:00-16:00, at the American Center. There, you may: Renew your U.S. Passport Register the birth of your newborn U.S. child Notarize documents Learn about U.S. visas …
Read More» Event: On November 17, Czechs commemorate student demonstrations under the Nazi occupation in 1939 and against the Communist regime in 1989. Several events, including Korzo Narodni, will take place around the city. One of the large events will include a march to Wenceslas Square. Travelers may experience traffic or public transportation delays due to road closures, crowds …
Read More» Location: Vaclavske namesti, Prague; Locations in Brno, Pilsen, Liberec, and other cities. Event: On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 1400 to 1900 the “Czech Republic First” group will hold a demonstration to protest rising energy costs and dissatisfaction with the current government. Similar recent demonstrations have drawn tens of thousands of protestors. Similar demonstrations have been announced for other …
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Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022. Be an active voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2022 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have …
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Join us on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the American Center, Trziste 13, Praha 1 (50m from the U.S. Embassy). Representatives from the Federal Benefits Unit in Warsaw, Poland and Social Security Administration Office in Frankfurt, Germany will present an informative session from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. After the session, representatives will be available for individual …
Read More» Location: Vaclavske namesti and Malostranske namesti, Prague Event: From Monday, August 29 to Friday, September 2, demonstrations are scheduled to take place on Malostranske namesti. The demonstrators are seeking to express their dissatisfaction with the Czech government. The number of demonstrators on Malostranske namesti will vary throughout the week, with larger numbers expected in the afternoons. The police will …
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U.S. Embassy Prague is pleased to announce the launch of online fee payments for adult U.S. passport renewal applications. Paying online allows you to mail your application to the U.S. Embassy without the need to apply in person. Qualifying adult passport renewal applicants may pay the $130 passport renewal fee online via U.S. or international …
Read More» On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack …
Read More» Location: Prague, Czech Republic Event: Crowds have returned to Prague, and with crowds comes an increase in petty crime. The Czech Republic is a relatively safe environment for visitors. However, local pickpockets and bag-snatchers target western tourists. For this reason, you should view Prague as you would any large U.S. city and practice common sense security …
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From December 27, the fee for all U.S. passport books will increase by $20. The increased fee is necessary to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world. To calculate the current fees required for your passport application, see: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees/fee-calculator.html . For information on how to make …
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The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is offering recurring virtual voting assistance via Zoom for the next two weeks to provide direct support to overseas citizens. Voters can participate in any of the meetings and speak with an FVAP voting Ambassador who can answer questions about absentee voting, including inquiries about the FPCA and FWAB …
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If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot. Many states require …
Read More» Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in …
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Starting July 15, 2020, Embassy Prague will resume processing limited categories of non-immigrant visa applications. At this time, we are still prioritizing services for U.S. citizens and U.S. residents of the Czech Republic. If you are interested in applying for a non-immigrant visa, please read through the instructions below to determine whether you qualify to …
Read More» Event: The U.S. Embassy in Prague will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020 in observance of U.S. Independence Day and Monday, July 6, 2020 in observance of the Czech State holiday honoring Jan Hus. Actions to Take: U.S. Citizens with emergencies in the Czech Republic should call +420 257 022 000. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive …
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Location: Czech Republic Event: Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Prague, Czech Republic (June 12, 2020) Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Prague, Czech Republic: U.S. Embassy Prague Klarov Malostranské náměstí, Malá Strana Event: Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. a demonstration will take place in front of the U.S. …
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Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. For more information, including how …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Prague, Czech Republic: U.S. Embassy – The U.S. Embassy is located at Trziste 15, Prague 1. Staromeske Namesti – The Old Town Square will be a gathering point for demonstration participants. Charles Bridge – Demonstrators plan to move from Old Town Square to the U.S. Embassy via …
Read More» Event: The U.S. Embassy in Prague will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of U.S. Memorial Day. Actions to Take: U.S. Citizens in with emergencies in the Czech Republic should call +420 257 022 000. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and ensure you can be located in an emergency. …
Read More» Event: The U.S. Embassy in Prague will be closed on Friday, May 1 and Friday, May 8, 2020 in observance of local Czech holidays. Actions to Take: U.S. Citizens in with emergencies in the Czech Republic should call +420 257 022 000. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and ensure you can be …
Read More» Closure Alert – U. S. Embassy Prague, Czech Republic April 9, 2020 Location: U.S. Embassy in Prague Event: The U.S. Embassy in Prague will be closed on Friday, April 10 and Monday, April 13, 2020 in observance of the Czech Easter holidays. Actions to Take: U.S. Citizens with emergencies should call +420 257 022 000. Assistance: U.S. …
Read More» U. S. Embassy Prague, Czech Republic April 8, 2020 Passport Services Alert – U. S. Embassy Prague, Czech Republic Location: Czech Republic Event: Current Status of Passport Applications for Americans Overseas Because of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective March 20, 2020, the U.S Department of State began limiting its passport operations. Effective April …
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Facebook LIVE Chat for U.S. Citizens! U.S. Embassy Prague, Czech Republic March 17, 2020 Full video from our Virtual Town Hall for US Citizens is now available on U.S. Embassy Prague Facebook . Location: Czech Republic Event: Please join Consul Kimberly Atkinson on March 18, 2020 at 1400 CET in a Facebook LIVE Chat regarding the ongoing …
Read More» Presidential Proclamation on Suspension of Entry Into The United States of Foreign Nationals who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United …
Read More» Location: Czech Republic, countrywide Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhoods in Prague, Czech Republic: Letenská pláň. Letna Park, Václavské náměstí, Národní třída, Albertov, and other areas around Prague. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place throughout the weekend, from Saturday, November 16 through Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 0700 to Midnight, all over Prague. Many of the demonstrations are …
Read More» Demonstration Alert U.S. Embassy Prague, Czech Republic June 21, 2019 Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhoods in Prague, Czech Republic: Letenská pláň. Letna Park, across the street from Generali Arena (South side of M. Horákové Street). Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Sunday, June 23, 2019 from …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Prague will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in observance of a National Day of Mourning for Former President George H.W. Bush. Individuals with American Citizen Services (ACS) and Visa appointments scheduled on December 5th will be contacted to reschedule their appointments. U.S. Citizens with emergencies should call +420 257 022 …
Read More» Location: All of the Czech Republic Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns and vehicles as ramming devices. They may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist …
Read More» Location: Vaclavské náměstí (Wenceslas Square), Prague, then proceeding through the city to Prague Castle Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on March 14, 2018, beginning at 4:30 p.m. lasting until about 9:00 p.m. The group is demonstrating for freedom of speech and freedom of the media. Organizers expect approximately 10,000 participants. Vehicle and …
Read More» Dear Americans in Czech Silesia and Moravia: The U.S. Embassy in Prague is coming to Ostrava! Passport/American citizen services staff will be on hand to provide many of the same services we provide in Prague. You can save yourself a trip! We can: Take applications to: Renew your passport or your child’s passport Issue a Consular Report …
Read More» The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Prague reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Review …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the …
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