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Visas and Passport information for Prague & Czech Republic:

Czech Republic is a member of the European Union (EU) and part of the Schengen area, therefore most tourists do not require a visa to visit Prague, just a valid passport (or ID card for EU citizens).

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Visa Information for tourists on a visit to Prague

Visas are NOT required for stays up to 90 days by citizens of these countries:

(a) EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland;

(b) Albania*, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bosnia & Herzegovina*, Brazil, Brunei, Canada*, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong*, Israel, Japan, Macedonia*, Macao*, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro*, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Christopher & Nevis, Salvador, San Marino, Serbia*, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan*, USA, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela;

*some restrictions apply. More information:
citizens of countries exempt from visa requirements
Visas for Prague &  the Czech Republic



Visas are also NOT required in the following circumstances:

(a) Schengen Visa: Where travelers arrive with a valid Schengen visa either directly into the Czech Republic or via another Schengen area country, no further visa is required.

(b) Family member of an EU citizen: If a family member of an EU citizen who is not an EU citizen himself/herself holds a temporary or permanent residence permit in another EU country, he/she does not require a visa.

A more detailed explanation of travelers not requiring a visa is available here:
Stay in the Czech Republic without a Visa.


Visas ARE required by all visitors not covered by the above.

Where a visa is required to visit Prague, please note the following:

(a) Travelers with a visa must register with the police within 3 working days of arrival.
(b) Visas are not available at border crossings or at Prague Airport. If you need a visa and arrive without one, you will be refused entry.


Further information:

Prague Experience has compiled this information based on our understanding of current visa requirements, but it is a complicated area and changes to the rules do occur.
We are not able to offer further advice. If you are in any doubt, you need to contact the Czech embassy in your home country:

Czech embassy in London: Czech embassy in London
Tel: 020 7243 1115. Email: visa.london@embassy.mzv.cz.

Czech embassies worldwide: Czech embassies worldwide.


Passport Information for tourists visiting Prague

Passport requirements to enter the Czech Republic:

EU nationals: a passport valid for the length of the visit is required (i.e. the passport must not expire before you leave the Czech Republic).

Other nationals: the passport must be valid for at least 90 days after your departure from the Czech Republic.

Further information is available from the Czech embassy in your home country (see above).
Passports for Prague


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