Brits in the Czech Republic

04/08/2026

Join us on 10 August at Prague City Gallery for an evening of (not only) Ukrainian music and film. 🎵🇺🇦

Enjoy a concert by acclaimed sisters Khrystyna Mykhailichenko (🎹) and Sasha Mykhailichenko (🎻), followed by the international premiere of A Score in Absence documentary by Max Rykov. The film follows Khrystyna’s journey from fleeing Irpin at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine to continuing her artistic career abroad, highlighting the vital role of music in preserving 🇺🇦 culture.

We look forward to seeing you there, you only need to fill in the form here 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGlgBAHPCfItFrAQoM_ISa3NO116Y7kpSCY_4gHhRS9yaovQ/viewform

08/07/2026

From January 2027, Alastair King-Smith will become the new British Ambassador to the Czech Republic. 🇬🇧🇨🇿

“I’m very glad to know that the British Embassy will be in safe hands after I leave next year,” says the current British Ambassador, Matt Field.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-the-czech-republic-alastair-king-smith

29/05/2026

We would like to thank Colonel Paul Morris for his exceptional leadership of BMATT in the Czech Republic and for everything he has done to strengthen UK-Czech defence cooperation.
And we warmly welcome Colonel Steve Garmory as the new Commander of BMATT Czech Republic.👋

The British Military Advisory and Training Team (BMATT) has been based in the Czech Republic for 26 years. Over that time, its instructors have trained more than 13,000 soldiers from over 30 countries - a great example of UK–Czech cooperation we are really proud of 🇬🇧🇨🇿

18/05/2026

🤝 In cooperation with Policie České republiky, eGATEs are expanding to selected third-country nationals on departures outside Schengen, now including UK travellers 🇬🇧 - a move welcomed by Britské velvyslanectví v Praze - British Embassy Prague 🙌

14/05/2026

Prague Fringe is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year 🎭

Inspired by Edinburgh Fringe, the festival has become a key part of Prague’s international cultural scene over the past quarter century.

From 22–30 May, Malá Strana will host 58 performances from 16 countries, including 20 🇬🇧 shows. Expect theatre, stand-up, music, spoken word and more – all within walking distance.

This year also marks a return to the festival’s Scottish roots, with a special Scottish Season. Tickets are available 👉 https://www.praguefringe.com/

07/04/2026

We’ve got a film tip for you!

As part of the 33rd edition of Dny evropského filmu / Days of European Film, we are presenting 🇬🇧 film Straight Circle

This absurd comedy debut by Oscar Hudson exposes the senselessness of war conflicts.

Starring: Neil Maskell, Elliott Tittensor, Luke Tittensor, Fiona Ramsay, Camilla Waldman

Language: English with Czech subtitles

📍 Prague – Světozor – 09/04 – 20:15
📍 Ostrava – Minikino – 09/04 – 17:00
📍 Šumperk – Kino Oko – 16/04 – 18:00

More info 👉 https://www.eurofilmfest.cz/films/139

25/02/2026

Do you have questions about ETA and what it means for dual nationals? 🤔

You can find answers to the most frequently asked questions here 👇

Frequently asked questions about travelling to the UK as a British-Czech dual national.

05/02/2026

✈️Update on EU lanes at Prague Airport ✈️

Signage has been updated to make it clear that UK citizens with Czech residency status can use the EU lanes 🙌