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Czech Republic visa

 
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Czech Republic tourist visa application, requirements, price, and processing time

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A visa is not required for this destination.

Visa is not required for a stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period

Visa is not required for a stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period

All passengers traveling to the Czech Republic MUST complete Health declaration form within the 72 hours prior to the flight.

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  • Mandatory form before entering country. The form you will fill may be checked at the borders of the Czech Republic whether you have filled in this form or not, and If you haven’t filled in the form or made misleading statements, you may face legal and administrative sanctions.

  • Mandatory form before entering country. The form you will fill may be checked at the borders of the Czech Republic whether you have filled in this form or not, and If you haven’t filled in the form or made misleading statements, you may face legal and administrative sanctions.

  • Mandatory form before entering country. The form you will fill may be checked at the borders of the Czech Republic whether you have filled in this form or not, and If you haven’t filled in the form or made misleading statements, you may face legal and administrative sanctions.

  • Mandatory form before entering country. The form you will fill may be checked at the borders of the Czech Republic whether you have filled in this form or not, and If you haven’t filled in the form or made misleading statements, you may face legal and administrative sanctions.

  • Mandatory form before entering country. The form you will fill may be checked at the borders of the Czech Republic whether you have filled in this form or not, and If you haven’t filled in the form or made misleading statements, you may face legal and administrative sanctions.

VisaHQ can provide consultation services prior to your application submission. You must still schedule an appointment to submit your paperwork at your nearest consulate. All Schengen Zone visa applications must be submitted by the applicant in person.

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A visa is not required for this destination.

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Sounds good! What else do I need to know while planning a trip to Czech Republic?
  • First, check the current validity of your passport.

  • Second, make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.

  • Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.

    Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Czech Republic. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country
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    Czech Republic tourist visas may be issued with a max stay of up to 90 days.
    The actual duration is at the discretion of the Czech Republic Consulate.
    Expert in Czech Republic visa services since 2003, VisaHQ is a private agency, not affiliated with the government of Czech Republic. VisaHQ provides expediting services for visa to Czech Republic and charges a service fee.
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    Czech Republic Visa Policy

    The visa policy of the Czech Republic is one and the same as the visa policy of the Schengen Area. The Czech Republic is a Schengen country, joining the bloc by signing the Agreement. By ratifying the Agreement, it became an official Schengen State with a shared visa policy with other member states. This Schengen visa policy allows citizens of the bloc to travel to individual countries in the Union by air, road, and sea without visas, and they can stay for up to 90 days in 180-day periods. As a Schengen citizen, you can also travel to the county with a valid ID card if you don’t have a passport.

    The Schengen Area consists of 23 member states and 4 non-European Union countries. Apart from these countries, holders of Schengen visas or Schengen citizens can also travel to Romania, Cyprus, and Bulgaria, which are non-Schengen countries but recognize the Schengen accord. However, the Republic of Ireland doesn’t share the same policy with the Czech Republic or the others, as it has a separate policy.

    It is also important to point out that nationals of Single market countries in the EU are exempted from holding visas when visiting the Czech Republic, and they can reside in the country, but the duration is limited to prescribed European Union treaties.

    Czech ETIAS

    The European Travel Information and Authorization System is an electronic authorization system designed for nationals from visa-exempt countries. If you qualify under the Schengen protocol for visa-free entry, you don’t need to apply for visas to travel to the Czech Republic. However, you must apply for Czech ETIAS as a necessity to travel. ETIAS is a security screening system for vetting the Identity of persons from approved countries. The system will screen your information across several databases, and if no alert is triggered, your application will be approved. The system protects member nations from threats and checks illegal migration.

    Before now, visa-exempt nationals could visit Schengen states with only valid passports, but that is set to change by early 2024. Visitors may or may not enter the country with this document as it is still under testing and optional. However, ETIAS will become mandatory in 2024.

    To apply for ETIAS, you must submit your application online, and attached to the form should be your passport and other travel document. The application form can only be submitted after paying the fee with your credit or debit card. Also, note that the application fee is only charged for 18-70 years old, but persons above 70 pay no fees.

    After approval, the ETIAS will be forwarded to your email address and linked to your passport.

    Note: ETIAS is not a visa but an entry permit and is only for temporary visits.

    Key Information About The Czech Republic ETIAS

    Find below key information about Czech Republic ETIAS

    It Is Not A Visa: This program is not the same as a visa, even though it serves as an entry document. ETIAS is a visa waiver program for persons who do not require visas to enter the Czech Republic. While visas can be issued for short or long-term visits, ETIAS is strictly for short visits.

    It Covers The Entire Schengen Region: Another thing to bear in mind regarding ETIAS is that it covers the entire Schengen Area, not only the Czech Republic. If you have ETIAS approval, you can travel to other Schengen countries, including non-Schengen countries like Bulgaria, the Republic of Cyprus, and Romania. This means you don’t have to apply for different approvals for different countries.

    Free For Minors and Adults Above 80: Most applicants must pay the application fee, but applicants above 80 years and children under 6 are exempted from the application fee.

    Primary Destination: You should only apply for Czech Republic ETIAS if it is the first country you visit in case you have plans to visit many other countries in the region.

    The primary rule under the Schengen protocol states that the visitor must first land in the country that appears as the primary destination in their ETIAS permits.

    90/180 Rule: Once you arrive in the Czech Republic, you must stay there for up to 90 days in 180 days. This same rule applies if you visit different countries in the Schengen region. If you wish to stay much longer, you must leave the country and wait for the 180th-day cycle to complete before re-entering the country again. Or you may apply for a long-stay visa Instead. The 180-day cycle starts counting the moment you set foot within the borders of any Schengen country.

    Travel With The Same Passport: Always makes sure you travel to the Czech Republic with the same passport used for the registration, not a different one. Your ETIAS permit is linked to your passport, and the passport number will be used to generate your details at the entry point. Persons with different passports will not be allowed into the country.

    Local ETIAS Unit: As part of the Schengen regulations establishing ETIAS, not all applications will be approved electronically. Applications not outrightly denied by the system will be forwarded to the local ETIAS Unit of the host country for further vetting, which will be done manually. This proves Amy takes a few days to several weeks.

    You May Reapply: That your ETIAS application was rejected doesn’t mean you cannot apply again and get approval. Applicants who are rejected are encouraged to reapply.

    Czech Republic Visa Online – Get your Czech Republic e-Visa with VisaHQ

    Traveling to the Czech Republic is much easier if you are from a visa-exempt country. There is an active visa waiver program for the Czech Republic, and the online application form is available on VisaHQ.

    How To Apply For ETIAS With VisaHQ?

    If you wish to apply for Etias, here are some steps to take.

    Complete The Application Form: Start by filling out the application form on our platform. You must provide accurate information for each section of the ETIAS form and make sure that it reflects the data on your travel documents.

    Upload Documents: The next phase is to upload copies of your travel documents.

    Get your ETIAS: After paying the application fee, submit the application and wait as the system screens your records. If successful, your ETIAS will be forwarded to your email address.

    Why Use VisaHQ?

    There is a lot to gain when you use VisaHQ for your online ETIAS application. Apart from the stress free process, you also get to

    • Complete the process in under 20 minutes
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    Visit our main application page now to get started.

    Czech Republic COVID-19 travel restrictions

    • Entry is open
      All travelers will be able to enter Czechia without being subject to any entry rules.
      Prior to arrival requirements
      Valid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure.
      Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if visa is needed and apply.
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