With just three days to go before the Winter Olympics open in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has refreshed its dedicated travel advisory and mobility guide for Czech residents heading to northern Italy. Posted as “valid on 3 February 2026”, the notice summarises the Italian organisers’ transport strategy—which relies heavily on long-distance rail links between widely dispersed alpine venues—and sets out the practical steps travellers should take to avoid last-minute surprises.
The MFA stresses that rail will be the backbone of spectator mobility. Inter-city trains will connect Milan with Livigno, Bormio, Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Val di Fiemme cluster; local shuttles will distribute passengers to remote slopes. Travellers should therefore book rail seats together with event tickets, build generous buffers into itineraries and carry both hard-copy and digital proof of seat reservations in case of spot checks. The ministry reminds corporate travel managers that Italian rail operators require passport or national-ID details at the time of booking, a data-privacy issue that HR teams should square with employees in advance.
Travellers who prefer professional help arranging passports, visas or last-minute document renewals can save time by using VisaHQ’s Czech portal (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/). The service streamlines paperwork, organises courier pickups and offers real-time status alerts—useful safeguards for spectators who want peace of mind before boarding their Olympic-bound trains.
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Security and documentation figure prominently in the advisory. Although the Schengen Area eliminates systematic passport control, Italian police will step up random ID checks around Olympic sites. Czech citizens are urged to verify that their občanský průkaz (national ID card) or passport is valid for the entire trip, and to make photocopies in case of loss or theft. The MFA also recommends travel health insurance covering winter sports and—crucially for assignees or incentive-travel groups—liability for third-party injury on the slopes.
In an effort to cope with the expected spike in assistance requests, the MFA has reinforced its Consulate-General in Milan and created a task-force hotline staffed around the clock. Large Czech delegations can pre-register their itineraries so that consular officers can react faster to emergencies ranging from lost documents to hospital admissions. Business-event organisers sending VIPs to sponsor activations in Milan’s city centre are encouraged to share hotel lists and group manifests with the consulate ahead of arrival.
Beyond paperwork, the ministry highlights sustainability measures that may catch travellers off guard. Milan and several alpine municipalities operate low-emission zones; older diesel vehicles and large coaches face access restrictions or need special permits. Logistics managers shipping promotional material or equipment should factor in potential detours and fees. Finally, the MFA points spectators to the official Olympic ticket platform—warning against secondary-market offers that may appear on social media in the final countdown to the Games.
The MFA stresses that rail will be the backbone of spectator mobility. Inter-city trains will connect Milan with Livigno, Bormio, Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Val di Fiemme cluster; local shuttles will distribute passengers to remote slopes. Travellers should therefore book rail seats together with event tickets, build generous buffers into itineraries and carry both hard-copy and digital proof of seat reservations in case of spot checks. The ministry reminds corporate travel managers that Italian rail operators require passport or national-ID details at the time of booking, a data-privacy issue that HR teams should square with employees in advance.
Travellers who prefer professional help arranging passports, visas or last-minute document renewals can save time by using VisaHQ’s Czech portal (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/). The service streamlines paperwork, organises courier pickups and offers real-time status alerts—useful safeguards for spectators who want peace of mind before boarding their Olympic-bound trains.
Security and documentation figure prominently in the advisory. Although the Schengen Area eliminates systematic passport control, Italian police will step up random ID checks around Olympic sites. Czech citizens are urged to verify that their občanský průkaz (national ID card) or passport is valid for the entire trip, and to make photocopies in case of loss or theft. The MFA also recommends travel health insurance covering winter sports and—crucially for assignees or incentive-travel groups—liability for third-party injury on the slopes.
In an effort to cope with the expected spike in assistance requests, the MFA has reinforced its Consulate-General in Milan and created a task-force hotline staffed around the clock. Large Czech delegations can pre-register their itineraries so that consular officers can react faster to emergencies ranging from lost documents to hospital admissions. Business-event organisers sending VIPs to sponsor activations in Milan’s city centre are encouraged to share hotel lists and group manifests with the consulate ahead of arrival.
Beyond paperwork, the ministry highlights sustainability measures that may catch travellers off guard. Milan and several alpine municipalities operate low-emission zones; older diesel vehicles and large coaches face access restrictions or need special permits. Logistics managers shipping promotional material or equipment should factor in potential detours and fees. Finally, the MFA points spectators to the official Olympic ticket platform—warning against secondary-market offers that may appear on social media in the final countdown to the Games.
