Czech nationals whose money has been lost or stolen should be recommended to contact their families or friends in the Czech Republic and ask them to send the money via money transfer services such as Western Union, Chequepoint, etc. These companies usually have wide network of branches and are able to transfer the money within less than an hour (depending on circumstances); the maximum amount of money transferred is not limited. In this way, the person concerned avoids unnecessary travelling to the career embassy or consular post.

However, to those who are unable, for any reason, to solve the situation on their own, the honorary consul can offer advice and help contact the local police in order to obtain a police report of the theft. In such case, the person concerned must have a valid proof of identity (i.e. a passport, an ID card within the EU).

The honorary consulate cannot provide money to replace lost or stolen personal belongings. It can only facilitate the help, mainly by contacting the supervising post who will then help contact the person’s friends and relatives in the Czech Republic. They may then send the money via the above mentioned companies specializing in speedy money transfers. The honorary consulate can also help find the cheapest and easiest way for the Czech national to return to the Czech Republic.