Czech Republic
Czech Republic visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens
US, UK, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens can enter the Czech Republic visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; once the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is operational, they will need to obtain an ETIAS travel authorisation before departure. Irish citizens, as EU citizens, do not need ETIAS.
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Key facts
- ETIAS required
- Yes for visa-exempt non-EU nationals once ETIAS is operational
Quick decision
If you hold a US, UK, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand passport, you do not need a visa for tourism or business trips up to 90 days. Once ETIAS is operational, apply online before travel. Irish citizens, as EU citizens, do not need ETIAS and may enter with a valid national ID card.
Etias requirement
Yes. All visa-exempt travellers from the listed non-EU countries will need to obtain an ETIAS before travel once the system is operational. The application is completed online and costs a small fee; the exact amount and processing time are to be confirmed by the EU. The authorisation is valid for multiple trips up to 90 days each.
- Apply before departure (exact timing to be confirmed by the EU)
- Valid for multiple trips up to 90 days each
- Requires passport number, email, and a small fee
Passport and other requirements
Your passport must be machine-readable. Travel insurance covering health emergencies is strongly recommended. Irish citizens, as EU citizens, may enter with a valid national ID card.
Questions people ask
Do US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens need a visa for Czech Republic?
No visa is required for stays up to 90 days; once ETIAS is operational, non-EU nationals from these countries will need an approved ETIAS authorisation before travel. Irish citizens, as EU citizens, do not need ETIAS.
Do I need an electronic travel authorisation before flying to Czech Republic?
Yes, once ETIAS is operational, it will be mandatory for visa-exempt non-EU nationals, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Irish citizens, as EU citizens, do not need ETIAS.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
- officialGovernment of Canada – travel advice
- officialNew Zealand Safe Travel
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Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
- secondaryVoykit – Czech Republic guide
- officialGovernment of Canada – travel advice
- officialNew Zealand Safe Travel
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