If you’re planning on visiting the Czech Republic, it will be important for you to know whether Prague is safe for remote workers. Undoubtedly, an essential consideration of living abroad has to be whether one can walk safely around the city and whether it is possible to work from a cafe or even carry your belongings on public transport. Thankfully, the Czech Republic and its major cities are known for being safe both for tourists and locals. Of course, it is important to be cautious here as much as in any other major city to ensure you have an incident-free time in Prague. The country is among the safest in the world and Prague itself has a strong safety infrastructure that handles tourists and visitors frequently, yet there are certainly common forms of petty crime of which all individuals in the city should be aware.

Pick-pocketing and bag-snatching are the main problems in Prague. The city is largely safe for remote workers and visitors, but tourists need to be aware that they will be the main targets for pick-pockets around busy attractions and on public transport. In order to avoid becoming an easy target, it is always a good idea to avoid carrying or flashing any valuable belongings on your person. Furthermore, you should try and avoid areas frequently associated with petty crime, such as the zone around Wenceslas Square and the Main Train Station - while visiting these areas may not necessarily result in you becoming a victim, it is likely you will feel out of place and lost here.

While Prague is safe for remote workers, there are lots of scams that operate around the city and frequently target foreigners. Fake plain-clothes “tourist police” is a common form of scam in many Spanish and French cities, and has also become a problem in Prague. In general, always ask to see a form of ID and never lose sight of your belongings if approached by someone who claims to be law enforcement. Besides this, you are likely to encounter lots of different distraction tactics and con artists around the city looking to disorient you and take your things. Because of this it is very important to always have your wits about you and be vigilant in terms of any suspicious behavior around you.

As in most European cities, the public transportation system in Prague is safe for remote workers also. 24-hour buses and trams provide citizens the ability to get around the city at all hours and reduce the need for walking around at night. In general, the system is well-patrolled by local authorities and feels easy to use. Having said that, remote workers should avoid using the system during peak hours, when it can get very crowded and pick-pockets are likely to operate. When using the trams, you’ll also want to be careful when boarding and disembarking vehicles. In terms of road safety, Prague is not an exemplary city - driving is fast and aggressive, meaning renting a car is not necessarily recommended. You should also be aware that taxi scams are common and you encouraged to establish your fare before boarding, or using an Uber instead.

For more information about living in Prague as a remote worker, check out our complete Prague guide.