Czech Republic Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | See below | No | No |
Passports
EU nationals: When travelling from one border-free Schengen country to another, you are not required to show your passport or national ID card at the border. However, airlines, train operators, and other carriers may require you to show a valid passport or national ID card to confirm your identity.
Non-EU nationals: To enter the Czech Republic, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date, along with a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
Beware that Cyprus and Ireland are EU members but not part of the Schengen Area, so a passport or ID card is required if travelling to/from these countries.
Visas
EU Nationals: Citizens of EU countries do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days in the Czech Republic. Those planning to stay longer will need a residence registration certificate with local authorities.
Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit the Czech Republic visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:
Africa: Seychelles.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Czech embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.
Types and Cost
Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those who are 12 years old and above, €45 for children aged six to 11, and free for children under six. Certain categories such as students, researchers, and family members of EU/EEA citizens are exempt from fees.
Validity
The Schengen C visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Transit
If you pass through a Czech airport, you may need an airport transit (A) visa, depending on your nationality.
Application to
Apply at a Czech embassy, high commission, or consulate in your home country.
Schengen Visas
The Czech Republic is part of the Schengen Area; Schengen visa rules apply.
Temporary residence
EU nationals: You will need a long-term residence permit for more than 90 days.
Non-EU nationals: You will need a visa to stay in Czechia for more than 90 days.
Working days
Schengen visa applications usually take 15 calendar days, but processing can take up to 45 days during peak periods.
Sufficient Funds
Visa applicants must show proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of their stay.
Compulsary Registration
Visitors who don't have a residence permit in the Czech Republic must register their accommodation address in the Czech Republic with the nearest foreign police department within three (3) working days of arriving unless you are staying in a hotel, which will do the registration on behalf of you. EU nationals are obliged to register their accommodation address within 30 days of arriving.
Extension of stay
Schengen visas can only be extended in exceptional circumstances such as force majeure or humanitarian reasons.
Entry with pets
Pets from other EU countries must have a microchip, an EU pet passport, and a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Pets from outside the EU must also have an ISO-compliant 15-digit microchip and veterinary certificate. A rabies antibody test may be required depending on the country of origin.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Czech Republic in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7243 7908; (020) 7243 7915 (visa section); 09065 540 727 (24-hour fully automated visa service).
Website: http://www.mzv.cz/london/en
Address: , 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4QY,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 1400-1600 (visa phone queries); Mon-Fri 0900-1200 (visa applications, by appointment); Mon-Thurs 1400-1500 (visa collections).
British Embassy in the Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 257 40 2111.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-prague
Address: , Thunovská 179/12, Prague, 118 00,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
Embassy of the Czech Republic in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 274 9100.
Website: http://www.mzv.cz/washington
Address: NW, 3900 Spring of Freedom Street, Washington, DC, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 0800-1700, Fri 0800-1430; Mon-Fri 0830-1130 (consular and visa section).
