Visas
Who needs a visa for the Czech Republic?
Depending on your nationality and the intended length of your stay, you might need a visa for entering the Czech Republic.
EU nationals
Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway do not need a Visa for their stay in the Czech Republic, irrespective of the length of their stay.
With the Czech Republic's accession to the EU on May 1st 2004, EU nationals are allowed to enter the country using only their ID – no passport is needed anymore.
Other nationalities
Visitors of the Czech Republic from the following countries do not need a visa for a stay up to 90 days either, due to bilateral agreements:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Republic of Korea, El Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, USA, Vatican and Venezuela.
All other nationals need to acquire a visa before coming to the Czech Republic. Although Transit Visas are usually given out on the same day, the general application process may be very time-consuming.
Note: All foreigners visiting the Czech Republic need to provide proof of their health insurance!
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