Czech Republic, Slovakia: Czech authorities to temporarily reintroduce border controls at crossings with Slovakia Sept. 29-Oct. 8

Event

Authorities in the Czech Republic will reintroduce checks at the land border with Slovakia from 00:01 Sept. 29 until at least Oct. 8 due to concerns regarding a significant increase in illegal immigration. Border control checks are not usually carried out at this border as both the Czech Republic and Slovakia are in the Schengen Area.

Czech officials state checks will be reinstated at 17 road crossings, seven railway crossings, and three river crossings; other crossing points will be impassable. Exceptions are in place for farmers, foresters, hunters, and fishermen. The additional checks will likely result in minor border crossing delays for individuals and goods entering the Czech Republic from Slovakia.

Advice

Ensure all appropriate documentation is in order and confirm the status of border crossing points prior to travel if entering or shipping goods to the Czech Republic from Slovakia. Anticipate disruption, including possible queues and delays, at border checkpoints.

Resources

Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior - Border Control Information (Czech)