VISA information

The state borders of the Czech Republic, which are internal borders within the Schengen area, can be crossed at any point without a border check on persons, irrespective of their nationality. Border checks are performed only at external Schengen borders, i.e., at international airports in the Czech Republic on flights originating in or ending in countries outside the Schengen area.

Information Publications for Foreigners

All the information concerning visa applications for the Czech Republic is available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of the Interior (Department for Asylum and Migration Policy) offices on the territory of the Czech Republic, including telephone numbers and opening hours.

Complementary visa information BY E-MAIL ONLY: visa_brussels@mzv.cz

APPOINTMENTS ARE ASSIGNED BY E-MAIL ONLY (visa_brussels@mzv.cz) and based on the order of received requests. Users will receive an automated reply which includes the list of requirements and types of visas.

Requests adressed to another of the Embassys´e-mails will therefore not be considered.
Persons whose previous appointments had to be cancelled due to the crisis will be served first.  

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE WEARING OF A MASK COVERING YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH IS MANDATORY IN THE WAITINGROOM. Payments are accepted by creditcard only.

VISA FEES

 

As of July 1st, 2020 submitting visa and residence permit applications resumed in limited extent and amounts.

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As of July 1, 2020, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Brussels resumes - in limited extent and amounts - provision of visa services to public. 

Changes to travel health insurance for stays of more than 90 days in the Czech Republic

Effective from 2 August 2021, the amendment to the Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals introduces cardinal changes to submitting documents on travel health insurance for stays of more than 90 days. 

Some copy centres and photo studios in Belgium

Below mentioned you can find a visa application photo requirements and the list of some chosen copy centres in Brussels as well as a list of some photo studios in Brussels, Antwerp, Liège, Namur and Ghent. 

Transfer of the visa and residence agenda to the visa center in Dresden

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Please note that as of April 30, 2023, in connection with the establishment of a Unified Visa Center of the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Dresden which is to process all applications for visas and residence permits within the…