Good to Know
Packing list
- Appropriate clothing (via. Dresscode)
- Some form of personal ID, such as your passport or national ID card.
- your Code of Conduct if you didn’t send it digitally
- writing materials
- Always have some cash on you in case of an emergency. As of 25 August 2026, the exchange rate is: €1 = CZK 24.10, but always be sure to check the exchange rate before you exchange any money.
- A laptop or tablet to work on (if you don’t have a tablet or laptop, it’s no big deal).
- Your phone, chargers (Type E socket aka the French type) and preferably a power bank.
- Your personal medication, if you use any.
- Travel insurance.
- Eurovillage food/snacks and utensils.
- Money for your ordered merchandise (cash only).
- A reusable cup (or 50 CZK as a deposit for one).
- Toiletries and a towel.
Useful words and phrases in the Czech language
Ahoj! /Ahoy/ – Hi!
Čau! /Chau/ – What’s up! / Bye!
Dobrý den! /Dobree den/ – Hello!
Na shledanou! /Na shledanou/ – Goodbye!
Prosím /Proseem/ – Please
Děkuji /Dyekuhyee/ – Thank you
Nevím /Nevim/ – I don’t know
Pomoc! /Pomots/ – Help!
Alcohol Policy
By the Czech law, you are prohibited from drinking alcohol until you are 18 years old, and if you are 18, you are prohibited from consuming any beverage that contains more than 15% alcohol (that includes drinks with any component containing more than 15% of alcohol). Also, we need you to stay functional for the whole programme so drink responsibly and after the end of the official programme. We also kindly ask that, if you are drinking, please be considerate towards others and be aware of your own limits.
Calling and messaging
Because of the Roam Like at Home policy, you should be able to message and call in EU/EEA countries without extra charges.
– Otherwise, we advise you to use WhatsApp.
– The country code for Czechia is +420
Emergency numbers
– Police – 158
– Fire department – 150
– Ambulance – 155
– EU emergency number – 112
Safety team contacs
– Alvin Gelner (ESP) – +420 731 175 002
– Matyáš Dvořák (ESP) – +420 606 487 921
– Tomáš Vilímek (ESP) – +420 777 143 543
– Sarah Benešová (NSP) – +420 731 443 671
Visa info
Citizens of countries that do not have visa-free access to the Czech Republic need to obtain a visa from the Czech Embassy in their country.
Do I have visa-free access?
Currency (as of 10.10. 2026)
- 1 EUR = 24.38 CZK
- 1 CZK = 0.041 EUR
In the Czech Republic, most businesses accept payment by card. Please take that into account if you are considering exchanging a larger sum of Czech currency, as it might not be necessary.
Common items’ prices:
- Coca-Cola (bottle): 30 CZK = 1.184 EUR
- Red Bull (250 ml): 40 CZK = 1.578 EUR
- Meal in a restaurant: 200 – 300 CZK = 8 – 12 EUR
- Water bottle (750 ml): 15 CZK = 0.6 EUR
Currency Exchange
If you need to exchange money, do so at an exchange office and make sure you are getting the right exchange rate, as some places might want to rip you off. This is common, especially in Prague. Here are some recommended exchange offices with good reviews:
In Prague:
Alternatively, you can withdraw Czech crowns directly from trusted ATMs if your bank allows for it or if you use services like Revolut. When withdrawing from ATMs, be sure to use one operated by a bank and not part of the Euronet network.
Smoking Policy
Smoking and vaping is prohibited for all underage participants during the session. Additionally, smoking and vaping is also prohibited in all indoor spaces. If you are of age, you are allowed to smoke outdoors, yet keep in mind that there are still some restrictions, such as near official buildings and public transport stops.
EYP vocabulary
– Event Safe Person – ESP – Person responsible for the safety and welfare at an EYP event
– National Safe Person – NSP – Person responsible for the safety and welfare of a National Committee, including its events
– Jury Member – Official evaluating the delegates’ performance
– President – Presi – Official leading and coordinating the Academic Team
– Vice-President – VP – Official leading and coordinating parts of the Academic Team
– Chairperson – Chair – Official leading committees
– Editor – Official leading and coordinating the Media Team
– Editorial Assistant – EA – Official leading and coordinating parts of the Media Team
– Media Team Member – MTM – Official taking pictures and videos of the session
– Head Organiser – HO – Official leading and coordinating the Organising Team
– Organiser – Orga – Official responsible for event organisation
– National Committee – NC – National branch of the EYP Network
– Official – Offi – Volunteer at EYP events
– Delegate – Dele – Primary participant at EYP events
– National Selection Conference – NSC – National sessions selecting participants for international events.
– Regional Selection Conference – RSC – Regional sessions selecting participants for national sessions
– Eurovillage – EV – Session activity during which participants prepare and serve food from all over Europe
– Board – BRD – The leadership of a National Committee
– Leadership – Lds – Leadership of an event – President, Event safe person, Editor, Head Organiser and Head of Jury
– Topic Overview – TO – Document covering the background, conflicts and current measures regarding a societal issue
– Academic Preparation Kit – APK – Collection of all of the session’s Topic Overviews
– Resolution – Reso – Document presenting the discussed issues and their proposed solutions
– Introductory Clauses – ICs – Section of the resolution presenting the issues at hand
– Operative clauses – OCs – Action-oriented statements presenting measures, policies, and solutions for the issues at hand
– Roundtable weekend – RTW – Follow-up event to the Regional Selection Conference