Visa Requirements for Prague & Czechia (Czech Republic) - Who Needs a Visa?
Visas are not required for stays of up to 90 days by citizens of:• EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland. | • UK. • Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New
Zealand, USA. • Albania*, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina,
Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia & Herzegovina*, Brazil, Brunei, Chile,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, East Timor, Georgia*, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras,
Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova*, Monaco, Montenegro*, Nicaragua, North Macedonia*, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Salvador, San Marino, Serbia*, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan**, Ukraine*, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela. *visa-free only with biometric passports.
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Visas are also not required in the following circumstances:• Schengen (short-stay) visa: where tourist visitors arrive with a Schengen visa, either directly into Czechia or via another Schengen Area country, no further visa is required (provided the Schengen visa was not issued by another EU country with a status of limited territorial validity, which is rarely the case). • Family members of EU citizens: if a family member of an EU citizen is not an EU citizen themself, but they hold a temporary or permanent residence permit in another EU country, they do not require a visa. Visas are required for visitors not covered by the above: If you require a visa, you must apply for a Schengen (short-term) visa, which allows a stay of up to 90 days. Please note: • Visas must be obtained in advance of travel. They are not available at border crossings or at Prague Airport. If you arrive without a required visa, you will be refused entry to Czechia. • Visitors holding a visa must register with the police within three working days of arrival. Apply for a Schengen visa: The Schengen visa application form and further information is available here:
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EU Entry/Exit System (EES) – What to Expect
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES), the new digital border for the Schengen Area, is in operation at Prague Airport. Travellers from countries outside the Schengen Area must provide biometric data (fingerprints and a facial image) on arrival in Prague and Czechia. No advance preparation is required, as border guards and registration machines at passport control guide you through the process.
Non-EU travellers should be aware that passport control may take longer than usual, even if you have already provided biometrics on a previous trip.
Delays of 45 minutes or more can occur, so allow extra time when planning onward travel or activities later in the day. EU passport holders are unaffected by the changes. |
Further Travel Information
The information on this page has been compiled based on our current understanding of passport and visa requirements, and we endeavour to keep it up to date. However, we cannot offer further advice, as we simply do not have additional details. If you have questions, we recommend contacting the Czech embassy in your home country:
• Czech Embassies Worldwide
• Czech Embassy in London
• Foreign Embassies in Prague.
For an introduction to Prague, view our Welcome to Prague Guide.
For practical information, view Prague Tourist Information. Latest travel information for Prague:
Getting Around Prague by Public Transport
Travel to Prague
Prague airport transfers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa to visit Prague?
Most visitors, including those from the UK, USA, Canada, and EU countries, do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid?
For most visitors, your passport must be issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after leaving Prague.
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