- Emergency number
- 112
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: bestpragueguide.com, oh-my-prague.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Regular hormonal contraception (pill, IUD, implant, shot) requires a prescription from a gynecologist in Czechia — a GP cannot prescribe it — so plan for at least one clinic visit if you need a new prescription while in Prague.
- Emergency contraception (the 'morning-after pill') is sold over the counter at any pharmacy without a prescription for adults, but it isn't covered by insurance, so budget to pay in cash or card at the counter.
- The sooner you take emergency contraception the better — even ellaOne's 120-hour window is a maximum, not a target; effectiveness drops the longer you wait.
- PORT, opened in 2024, is Czechia's first dedicated, women-only-staffed sexual violence support centre and offers free crisis help, legal advice, and therapy in Prague's Břevnov district.
- The national BKB Victim Support Helpline (116 006) is free, confidential, and available 24/7 for any victim of crime, not only sexual violence.
- Reporting an assault to Czech police carries no legal risk to the victim, even if alcohol or drug use was involved in the circumstances of the assault.
- English-language support is more limited outside of appointment-based counselling — the main proFEM sexual violence infoline currently operates mainly in Czech, though English-language sessions can be booked by email.
- Abortion on request is legal only up to 12 weeks of pregnancy in Czechia, and the abortion pill specifically is only approved up to 7 weeks (49 days) — after that, only the surgical (vacuum aspiration) option is available up to 11 weeks 6 days.
- If you're an EU citizen but not a Czech resident, don't assume every hospital will treat you — roughly half of Czech hospitals have been reported to decline the procedure for citizens of other EU states, so it's worth calling ahead to confirm.
- Non-EU nomads without Czech/EU residency may find abortion access very difficult or effectively unavailable locally due to conservative interpretations of an outdated 'temporary resident' clause in the law; some advocacy groups suggest travelling to Germany or Austria as an alternative.
- Standard Czech public-system gynecology visits are often brisk (10–15 minutes) and the doctor who manages your prenatal care is typically not the same doctor who delivers your baby — a private clinic with an English-speaking OB/GYN can smooth out both of these adjustments for newcomers.
- Booking often requires a phone call rather than online booking at many hospitals, which can be a real barrier if your Czech is limited — the private, expat-oriented clinics listed here generally offer email/online booking in English instead.
Street, Night and Taxi Safety
Street Harassment
Unsolicited approaches from strangers on the street are described as rare outside the main tourist zone, with Czech public culture generally leaning toward politeness and reserve. Where it does happen, it is usually a tourist-zone hustle (someone selling something or being overly friendly) rather than a genuine threat, and a firm refusal and walking away is enough to end it.
Walking Alone at Night
The city centre along with neighbourhoods like Vinohrady, Malá Strana, Josefov and Letná are generally considered safe to walk at night, with well-lit, busy streets. Caution is advised around the lower half of Wenceslas Square after midnight, where touts, drug dealers and sex workers make the area uncomfortable, and in secluded park areas (such as the park behind the National Museum, or remote spots like Divoká Šárka) after dark.
Taxis and Ride-hailing
Bolt and Uber are recommended over street taxis, since they show the price upfront, track the route by GPS, and identify the driver, which many solo travellers prefer at night. Street taxis waiting near Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge or the airport are the ones associated with overcharging and occasional aggressive confrontations if a rigged fare is disputed; Liftago is a Czech-made alternative that also shows price and driver rating before booking.
Public Transport
Trams and the metro are clean, cheap and generally considered safe, including night trams (numbered 91-99) that run through the night and are used by locals, including women travelling alone. The main documented risk on transport is pickpocketing in crowded cars, especially tram 22 and the metro, so keeping bags zipped and in front is advised.
Practical Precautions
Common advice includes sticking to well-lit, busier streets rather than quiet side streets or parks after dark, keeping valuables and documents concealed, and not leaving drinks unattended since spiking is rare but not unheard of. It's also suggested to avoid lingering alone around train or bus stations at night and to plan a route home in advance rather than relying on transit that may stop running (the metro stops around midnight).
Abortion Law
- Minors
- Under 16: parental/guardian consent required. Ages 16–18: consent is not required from a parent, but the clinic/hospital must inform the parent or guardian afterward. Minors visiting from outside Czechia must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Overview
- Abortion is legal in the Czech Republic and regulated under a specific national law rather than being decriminalized informally.
- Legal Basis
- Governed by Act No. 66/1986 Coll. on Artificial Termination of Pregnancy.
- Repeat Abortion Rule
- A pregnancy cannot legally be terminated less than 6 months after a previous abortion, unless the woman has given birth at least twice, is 35 or older, or the pregnancy resulted from a crime — in which case this waiting period does not apply.
- Cost Note
- Public health insurance covers abortion only when performed for medical indications; elective (non-medical) abortions are paid out of pocket but are comparatively affordable versus Western Europe.
- Advocacy Context
- Groups like the Abortion Support Alliance Prague (A.S.A.P.) and My Voice, My Choice campaign for standardized pricing, extending the medical-abortion window closer to the WHO-recommended 12 weeks, and clearer access rules for foreign nationals, but no legal changes have been enacted as of the latest reporting.
Abortion Time Limits
- On Request
- Up to 12 weeks of pregnancy (from last menstrual period), for any reason.
- Life Or Health Threat
- Permitted at any pregnancy stage if there is a serious threat to the life or health of the pregnant person.
- Medical Genetic Indications
- Up to 24 weeks in cases of confirmed genetic syndromes or severe structural fetal anomalies.
Methods And Windows
- Medical Abortion Pill
- Approved only up to 49 days (about 7 weeks) of pregnancy in Czechia — a stricter cutoff than in many EU countries.
- Surgical Abortion Vacuum Aspiration
- Performed up to 11 weeks + 6 days; done under general anesthesia and typically takes under 15 minutes, with same-day discharge.
Access For Foreigners
- EU Citizens
- Legally guaranteed access on paper, but in practice access is inconsistent — surveys have found roughly half of Czech hospitals will not perform the procedure for citizens of other EU member states.
- Non EU Citizens
- Access is effectively blocked for many. Outdated wording in the law referencing foreigners 'temporarily' residing in the country is interpreted conservatively by many hospitals (per guidance from the Czech Medical Chamber), and non-EU residents without permanent residence often have no real access and are advised to seek care abroad.
- Practical Barriers
- Nearly half of hospitals require phone-only booking, which is a real obstacle for non-Czech speakers.
Typical Out Of Pocket Prices Prague
- Surgical Abortion After 8 Weeks
- CZK 5,200
- Surgical Abortion Up To 8 Weeks
- CZK 4,700
- Self Administered Medical Abortion Pill
- CZK 4,775
OB-GYN Options Prague
MY CLINIC
- Area
- Dejvice, Prague 6
- Type
- Private multi-specialty family clinic with dedicated OB/GYN team
- Notes
- Actively marketed to English-speaking patients; OB/GYN team includes Assoc. Prof. Jiří Hanáček and Dr. Helena Součková. Offers a structured 'My Maternity' prenatal/postnatal program and longer (30–60 min) appointment slots versus the rushed 10–15 minute norm at many Czech public clinics.
Languages
- English
- Czech
GynPrahaPlus (Rusdoktor.cz)
- Area
- Vysočany, Prague 9
- Type
- Private OB/GYN & reproductive care practice
- Notes
- Team of international gynecologists focused on the foreign community, working closely with the EuropeIVF fertility clinic for infertility/IVF care.
Languages
- English
- Czech
- Russian
- German
Prague Women's Health Center (PWHC)
- Area
- Prague
- Type
- Private gynecology & prenatal care clinic
- Notes
- Full-spectrum gynecological and prenatal care with in-house ultrasound diagnostics and maternal-fetal medicine consultations; physicians include Dr. Dagmar Zelenková.
Languages
- English
- Czech
- additional languages vary by doctor
Unicare Medical Center
- Area
- Prague (central)
- Type
- Private multi-specialty clinic with gynecology department
- Notes
- Markets itself heavily to the international community with a large stated language roster.
Languages
- English
- German
- French
- Italian
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- and others
Swiss Medical Services
- Area
- Prague city center
- Type
- Private clinic bundling primary care, dentistry, and gynecology
- Notes
- Positioned as an all-in-one English-speaking option for newly arrived expats needing to register with a gynecologist quickly.
Languages
- English
- Czech
Contraception
Prescription Methods
- Access
- In the Czech Republic, there are many birth control options, such as pills, shot, implants and IUDs, but you will need a prescription before obtaining them, and these are typically prescribed by an OB-GYN rather than a general practitioner.
- Practical Tip
- If unsure of the local equivalent of a pill taken at home, bring the empty packaging to the gynecologist appointment to help match the prescription.
- Methods Covered
- Birth control pill, IUD (hormonal or copper), hormonal implant, contraceptive shot (e.g., Depo-Provera)
- Cost Note
- Regular contraception itself (device/pills) is typically low-cost at pharmacies once prescribed; the gynecologist consultation and prescription-writing fee for a non-registered/foreign patient can run in the low hundreds of CZK, but exact clinic fees vary and were not independently confirmed for this guide.
Emergency Contraception
- Access
- Since December 2011, levonorgestrel (LNG) emergency contraception is available from pharmacies without a prescription for women aged 17 or older; for women 16 or under, a prescription is required. Ulipristal acetate (UPA, e.g. ellaOne) has also been available without prescription since April 2015.
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Copper IUD As EC
- A copper IUD can also be fitted by a gynecologist within 5 days of unprotected sex as a highly effective form of emergency contraception (requires a same/next-day clinic visit).
- Purchase Process
- Available directly over the counter at Czech pharmacies (lékárna) — no appointment or prescription needed for adults; pharmacist may ask for ID to confirm age (17+).
- Insurance Note
- The cost of emergency contraception is not reimbursed or covered by social/health insurance in the Czech Republic, so it is paid out of pocket at the pharmacy.
Brands And Windows
Levonorgestrel (LNG)
- Window
- Effective up to 72 hours after unprotected sex; most effective the sooner it is taken (ideally within 12–24 hours)
- Brand Examples
- Postinor 2, Escapelle, Nulsora, Egianti, Afternor
- Price Estimate
- CZK 450
Ulipristal Acetate (UPA)
- Window
- Effective up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex; considered the most effective EC pill on the market
- Brand Examples
- ellaOne
- Price Estimate
- CZK 800
Assault Hotlines And Support Services
Free of charge
- Phone
- +420 608 22 22 77 (appointments, daily 9:00–15:00); Sexual violence infoline +420 777 012 555 (Tue 19:00–21:00)
- Name
- PORT – Comprehensive Centre for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence (proFEM)
- Details
- Located in Prague's Brevnov district and staffed exclusively by women, it offers a comprehensive range of free services – from emergency crisis assistance to psychotherapy, social counselling and legal advice.
- Languages
- Czech, Ukrainian, English (English support by appointment; hotline itself is Czech-language for now)
- Location Area
- Břevnov, Prague 6
- Other Contact
- Online chat Wed 18:00–21:00 & Fri 9:00–12:00
- Description
- Czechia's first dedicated, women-staffed centre for survivors of sexual violence, opened January 2024.
Centre for Social Services Prague / Prague Intervention Centre
- Phone
- +420 222 586 768
- Cost
- Free of charge
- Availability
- 24/7 helpline
- Location Area
- Chelčického 39, Prague 3
- Description
- Specialised in providing psychosocial services, legal counselling, and crisis intervention.
ROSA – Crisis Centre for Women
- Phone
- +420 800 605 080
- Cost
- Free of charge
- Availability
- 24/7
- Other Contact
- Online chat via rosacentrum.cz
- Description
- Rosa's crisis centre provides emergency shelter and specialises in supporting women (and families) affected by violence.
Bílý Kruh Bezpečí (BKB) – National Victim Support Helpline
- Phone
- 116 006
- Cost
- Free of charge
- Availability
- 24/7
- Description
- The helpline is free of charge, strictly confidential and the service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is the only national NGO providing support to all victims of crime, including gender-based and sexual violence.
Emergency Numbers
- Police Emergency
- 112 (EU-wide emergency) or 158 (Czech Police direct line)
- Note
- Police must inform non-Czech speakers of their rights in a language they understand.
Reporting And Legal Context
- Victim Rights
- As a victim of rape or sexual assault, you are treated as an 'especially vulnerable victim' (zvlášť zranitelná oběť) with rights including free legal assistance, anonymity, and the option to request a police officer or interpreter of a specific gender.
- No Risk In Reporting
- There are no risks reporting rape and sexual assault to local police, including if alcohol or drugs were involved, since drinking alcohol or having taken drugs (as opposed to possessing them) does not constitute a crime.
- Medical Confidentiality
- Medical staff are not obliged to report incidents of violence to police unless the victim requests it.
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