If arrested or detained abroad, a Czech national has the right to request contact with the Czech diplomatic mission located or accredited in the country whose authorities have decided about the arrest or detention. The mission’s assistance consists in providing information on the Czech national’s situation vis-à-vis the local legal system, facilitating contact with a local lawyer and communication with local law enforcement authorities. A consular officer can visit the arrested or detained persons upon their own request or upon the request of their family members. However, the arrested or detained person has the right to refuse such visit and assistance.

The honorary consulate must immediately report the case to the consular section of the supervising post and follow its instructions.