Country Profile

The landlocked nation, czech republic is situated in the central europe. It borders poland from the northeast and germany from the west side. Austria is on southern side of the czech republic whereas slovakia is on eastern. It is the esteemed member of the european union. The czech republic has temperate continental climate having hot summers and cloudy winters. The czech republic enjoys 100 per cent literacy rate in both male and female sections. The nation is working under the political framework of pluralist multi-party parliamentary representative democracy, in which prime minister is the head of government. The czech republic is divided into 13 regions. With 0.891 HDI Value, the country is positioned on 32 rank out of the total 177 nations.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• Czech republic is recognized as one of the most prosperous and stable among the post communist states of the central and eastern europe.
• The nation has been characterized as the largest producer and food poppy seed exporter in throughout the world.
• Heavy and general machine-building, iron and steel production, metalworking, chemical production, electronics, transportation equipment etc. are recognized as the important industries of the czech republic.
• The country is blessed with natural resources like soft coal, kaolin, clay, graphite, timber etc.

International Trade

Major Export Items
Machinery and Transport Equipment, Raw Materials and Fuel, Chemicals

Main Destinations of Exports
Germany, Slovakia, Poland, France, UK, Italy, Austria

Major Import Items
Machinery and Transport Equipment, Raw Materials and Fuels, Chemicals

Main Origins of Imports
Russia, Ukraine, Turkmenistan, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Iran, USA, Georgia

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• Visa is required to be verified by the czech immigration police.
• Fully completed and signed visa application form along with passport size photographs.
• If all the expenses shall be born by the company then the letter in this regard is needed to be submit by the applicant which should be signed by an authorized person from the company.
• If the applicant is himself/herself is bearing all expenses then it is required to submit bank statement or any proof in this regard which should clearly indicate the financial stability of the applicant.
• Information about the staying in czech republic.
• Onward/return ticket.

Business Hours

Offices:   Monday to Friday from 08:00 - 16:00
Banks:    Monday to Friday from 08:00 - 18:00

Public Holidays