No — you do not report Czech guests to the foreign police. The host’s reporting duty under Act No. 326/1999 Coll. applies exclusively to foreign nationals; a citizen of the Czech Republic is not entered into UbyPort by any form. But that does not mean a Czech guest comes with no obligations: they belong in the house book and the evidence book, and they pay the accommodation fee.
Which obligations apply to a Czech guest?
| Obligation | Czech guest? | Detailed guide |
|---|---|---|
| Report to the foreign police (UbyPort) | No | Foreign-guest reports — UbyPort |
| House book | Yes — a record of all guests | Guest records: the requirements |
| Evidence book | Yes | Guest records: the requirements |
| Accommodation fee | Yes (unless exempt) | Who is exempt from the fee |
Why are only foreign nationals reported to the police?
UbyPort reporting comes from the Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals — its purpose is the state’s overview of foreign nationals staying in the Czech Republic. No such record via the host exists for Czech citizens; the host has no duty towards the police for a Czech guest. Details in our overview of the Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals.
Beware of a common misconception: a foreign national here means anyone who is not a Czech citizen — including guests from Slovakia, Germany or any other EU country. The Czech host’s reporting duty is not limited to third-country nationals; all foreign guests are reported via UbyPort, usually within 3 working days of the start of the stay.
Why does a Czech guest still belong in the records?
The remaining obligations do not attach to nationality:
- The house book is a record of all guests accommodated in the establishment, including arrival and departure dates — leaving out domestic guests means keeping it incompletely.
- The evidence book under the Local Fees Act is the basis for the accommodation fee and for proving exemptions — it is kept for all accommodated guests.
- The accommodation fee is paid by every guest for a paid overnight stay, at the rate in the municipality’s decree — citizenship plays no role; only the statutory exemptions do.
The practical consequence: the check-in process should be the same for all guests (entry into both books, collecting the fee), and only for foreign guests is there one extra step — the UbyPort report.
How Best Guest helps
During online check-in, Best Guest records all guests in the digital house book and evidence book and computes the accommodation fee regardless of nationality. For foreign guests it additionally submits the report to UbyPort automatically via the official API — and it correctly leaves Czech guests out of the report, so you never accidentally report someone who is not reported.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I have to report a Czech guest to the foreign police?
No. The host's reporting duty under Act No. 326/1999 Coll. applies to the residence of foreign nationals — Czech citizens are not reported to the foreign police at all, by any form or any UbyPort entry.
Do I have to enter a Czech guest in the house book?
Yes. The house book is a record of all guests accommodated in the establishment, including arrival and departure dates — not just foreign nationals. Only foreign guests are reported from it to UbyPort, but every stay belongs in the book.
Does a Czech guest pay the accommodation fee?
Yes. The accommodation fee attaches to a paid short-term stay, not to the guest's nationality — a Czech guest pays it just like a foreign one, at the rate in the given municipality's decree (the statutory cap is CZK 50 per person per night), unless an exemption applies.
Does a Czech guest belong in the evidence book?
Yes. The evidence book under the Local Fees Act is the basis for the accommodation fee and for proving exemptions — it is kept for all accommodated guests regardless of citizenship.
What about guests from Slovakia or other EU countries — are they reported?
Yes. Unlike residence reporting in some other countries, a Czech host reports all foreign guests via UbyPort regardless of whether they are EU citizens — under the Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals, a Slovak guest is a foreign national and belongs in the report. The only exception is Czech citizens.
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This page is provided for general information and is not legal or tax advice. Rates, deadlines and exemptions are set by law and municipal ordinances and can change — always verify current requirements with your municipality or a qualified advisor.