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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.

EU citizens, and so Belgians, can travel to the Czech Republic holding their national travel documents, since all Schengen states grant free movement of persons.

The third-country nationals can stay in the Czech Republic without a visa for a period not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period under the condition that they are in possession of a valid travel document and a residence permit issued by another Schengen state.

Visa-free foreigners

So-called visa-free foreigners (citizens of these countries) are exempted from the visa requirement to enter the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in any period of 180 days. After the expiry of these 90 days of continuous stay, these… more ►

Visa requiremets

The conditions of entry and stay of aliens in the territory of the Czech Republic are regulated by Act No. 326/1999 Coll., on Stay of Aliens in the Territory of the Czech Republic, as amended (the “Alien Act”) and Regulation (EC) No… more ►

Study in the Czech Republic!

Education and research especially in the fields of sciences, engineering and medicine as well as many other branches has a long tradition in the Czech Republic. The oldest university, Charles University in Prague was founded in 1348, today the… more ►