Country Guide
Accommodation Compliance in Czech Republic
A structured summary of what accommodation providers in Czech Republic must do to report foreign guests, keep a guest register, and charge local accommodation tax — and what Best Guest already automates.
Last verified: 2026-08-02
| Country | Czech Republic (CZ) |
|---|---|
| EU member | Yes |
| Currency | CZK |
| Reporting authority | Cizinecká policie ČR |
| Foreign guest reporting deadline | Do 3 pracovních dnů po ubytování cizince (within 3 working days of check-in); a pending eTurista reform would cut this to 24 hours |
| Applies to | Foreign nationals (non-Czech citizens), with limited exceptions |
| Accommodation tax | Poplatek z pobytu |
| Set by | Municipality (obec), via a local vyhláška (ordinance) |
| Best Guest support | Supported |
| Governing laws | Zákon č. 326/1999 Sb., o pobytu cizinců na území České republiky; Zákon č. 565/1990 Sb., o místních poplatcích |
What Best Guest automates in Czech Republic
- Automatic UbyPort reporting
- Digital house book (domovní kniha)
- Digital guest book (evidenční kniha)
- Accommodation tax calculation
Topics
Verified against: Foreign Police of the Czech Republic — Povinnosti ubytovatele, Zákon č. 326/1999 Sb., o pobytu cizinců, § 102