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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 31 August, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 14 August, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 13 July, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 23 May, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 11 April, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 16 February, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 16 November, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 27 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 26 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 31 August, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 31 August, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 17 August, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 3 August, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
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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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 18 May, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 22 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
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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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 9 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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. …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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. …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
Attention U.S. Citizens: Have you registered with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)? Sign up to receive important safety and security information while abroad, including health alerts. You can register here: https://step.state.gov/step/
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
All U.S. Citizens currently residing in, or traveling through, Ostrava are cordially invited to join representatives from U.S. Embassy Prague on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 13:00 – 15:00, at the American Corner, located inside the Knihovna města Ostravy (Public Library of Ostrava), 28. října 2, 702 00. At our Town Hall, you will have a chance to: Renew your U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 6 November, 2019 | Topics: Consul General, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
The regional Federal Benefits Unit will be available to discuss individual cases and answer questions on Social Security and other federal benefits at the American Center in Prague, Tržiště 13 on Monday September 12 , 9.00-11.30am, 1-4pm Tuesday September 13, 9.00-11.30am, 1-4pm Wednesday September 14, 9.00 – 11.30am, 1-4pm Thursday September 15, 9.00-11.30am Please email us at …
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By U.S. Embassy Prague | 3 August, 2016 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services