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Visa Information

Abolition of visa requirement for short-term stays in the Schengen area for citizens of the FYR of Macedonia, Serbia, and Montenegro

Abolition of visa requirement for short-term stays in the Schengen area for citizens of the FYR of Macedonia, Serbia, and Montenegro

Local competency of diplomatic missions in processing visa applications and residence permits

List of countries whose nationals may apply for a visa and residence permits only at the diplomatic mission in the state of which they are nationals or in the state which issued the travel document they hold, or in the state where they hold a long-term or a permanent residence permit

Information for visa applicants

Important information for visa applicants

An appointment system has been introduced

If you wish to apply for Schengen visas at the Czech Embassy, you need to book an appointment in advance.

Airport transit visa

Visa up to 90 days

Please note that only applications with all of the supporting documents as follows will be accepted.In some cases further documents and guarantees will be required with your application, e.g. confirmation of accommodation, voucher, return airplane ticket, sponsorship letter.

Visa over 90 days

Aliens who intend to stay in the Czech Republic for more than three months should apply for a long-stay visa.

Visa application form

Citizens of the EUROPEAN UNION, Switzerland, Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway and THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS

Nationals not requiring a visa for tourism and short business trips to the Czech Republic

List of countries

Holders of diplomatic, service, official or special passports

Holders of diplomatic, service, official or special passports should contact the Visa Section of the Czech Embassy in advance to find out if they need a visa. For infromation on passport validity please click here.

Information for holders of British passports

Visa fees

All visa fees are payable in British pounds when the application is submitted. Since it is a fee for the process, it is non-refundable.The visa fee can be paid in cash or postal orders, payable to the Czech Embassy, cheques are not accepted. PLEASE HAVE THE EXACT AMOUNT OF MONEY PREPARED.

Czech Republic joined Schengen on 21st Dec 2007

Schengen visas, entry to the Schengen area, staying in, etc.

Working Holiday Scheme for New Zealand citizens

Working Holiday Scheme for New Zealand citizens

Visa requirements for Czechs travelling abroad

If you are a Czech citizen and need information on visa requirements to foreign countries, please contact the Embassy or High Commission of the country to which you intend to travel. Recommendations for Czech citizens travelling abroad may be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.