Is prostitution legal in the Czech Republic?

Legal & regulated

Prostitution is legal in the Czech Republic, though brothels and procuring are prohibited.

The Czech Republic is one of 73 countries classified “Legal & regulated” for sex work — 33% of the 219 with data. (Also searched as prostitution.)

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: Prostitution in Europe
Last checked
7 July 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Slovakia
Illegal Prostitution itself is legal, but operating brothels and related activities are prohibited, with public order offenses used against street workers.
Austria
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal and regulated in Austria, though with restrictions on minors and locations.
Poland
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal in Poland, though operating brothels or pimping is prohibited.
Hungary
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal and regulated in Hungary since 1999, with sex workers required to pay taxes.
Germany
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal and regulated in Germany, including brothels and sex work services.
Slovenia
Decriminalized / unregulated Prostitution was decriminalized in Slovenia in June 2003.

Other laws in Czech Republic

Same-Sex Marriage
Civil unions
Same-Sex Activity
Legal
Age of Consent
14–15
Divorce
Legal
Same-Sex Adoption
Limited (step-child / single)
Incest Laws
Criminal offense
Marriage Age
18+

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