On March 12, 2020, the Government of the Czech Republic declared the state of emergency on the territory of the Czech Republic in connection with an outbreak of corona virus.

Among other measures, the Government has suspended acceptance of Schengen visa and long-term and permanent residence permit applications at all diplomatic missions and consular posts of the Czech Republic worldwide.

The Government also suspends processing of Schengen visa applications, which have not been decided yet, and processing of all long-term visa and residence permit applications (over 90 days) submitted at diplomatic missions and consular posts.The acceptance of Schengen visa applications for the Czech Republic at the Embassy of France in Phnom Penh is also temporarily suspended. 

This regulation also applies on family members of EU citizens.

The decision is in effect as of March 14, 2020, until further notice.

Information and obligations for foreign nationals - prevention against spread of COVID-19

From March 16, 2020, all foreigners are forbidden to enter the Czech Republic and Czech citizens and foreigners with temporary or permanent residence permit to leave the territory of the Czech Republic.