Information on illegal departure and any penalties associated with such an offence [CZE16940.E]

According to Country Reports 1993, "the Czech Republic has no restrictions on domestic or foreign travel, emigration, and repatriation. Passports are readily available to all wishing to travel abroad.... Citizenship is not revoked for political reasons" (1994, 852).

This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.

Reference

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1993. 1994. United States Department of State. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office.