Visa
General information regarding the ENTRY & RESIDENCE in the Czech Republic.
Citizens of the U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico are not required to have a visa to visit the Czech Republic/Schengen area for a period of up to 90 days within a 180-day period (except profitable activities) - it is calculated from the date of first entry into any Schengen country.
However, visas are required for stays exceeding 90 days and profitable activities. The conditions of entry and short term stay of aliens in the territory of the Czech Republic/Schengen area are regulated by the Regulations No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, so called "Visa Code" and for long term visa by the Act No. 326/1999 Coll. Citizens of EU countries, EEA countries and citizens of Switzerland do not require a visa for any type of visit or stay in the Czech Republic as effective on May 1, 2004.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address:
Consulate General of the Czech Republic
321 East 73rd Street
New York, NY 10021
(between 1st and 2nd Avenue)
The nearest subway station is less than 5 minutes away, 72nd Street and Second Avenue (Q train).
Website: www.mzv.cz/ny
Phone: Wednesday 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ONLY (347) 974-6013, (347) 948-8776
E-mail: newyork.visa@mzv.gov.cz
Consulate staff:
Jitka Karešová, Consul
Anna Kocurková, Consular Officer
Tomáš Olša, Consular Officer
Slavka Steskálová, Consular Officer
Martina Veselá, Consular Officer
OFFICE HOURS FOR PUBLIC (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
MONDAY: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
TUESDAY: 9:30AM – 12:30PM and 2:00PM – 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
THURSDAY: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
FRIDAY: CLOSED
Visa collection (Appointment NOT required)
MONDAY: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
TUESDAY: 9:30AM – 12:30PM and 2:00PM – 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
THURSDAY: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
FRIDAY: CLOSED
TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York has jurisdiction over the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont.
The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York accepts Schengen visa or a long-term visa / residence permit applications of citizens and long-term/permanent residents of the United States of America residing within its territorial jurisdiction.
Citizens of the United States of America do not need a visa for short-term (up to 90 days) non-profit stays in the Czech Republic / Schengen Area, but they need visas for long-term stays.
HOW TO CONTACT US
Please pay close attention to the visa information on this website and do not e-mail us with requests for general information that is available on the website.
The consulate usually replies to specific e-mail inquiries within 5 working days.
The consulate provides phone consultations only: Wednesday 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (347) 974-6013, (347) 948-8776
The consulate does not provide information on visa application status during the legal review period.
The consulate will post the results of the visa applications in the APPROVED VISA section of the websites.
Please be aware that no status updates on short term visa, long term visa and residency applications will be given by the Consulate (neither by mail nor phone). For status updates please visit our website: http://www.mzv.cz/consulate.newyork/en/visa_and_consular_information/visa/approved_visa/index.html.
If your number does not appear on the website, then it means your visa is still in process. Please keep in mind the visa processing times when checking your visa status.
Complaint according to Art. 47(1)(j) as specified in Art. 38(5) of the visa code can be sent to the e-mail address newyork.visa@mzv.gov.cz
The consulate does not communicate using social networks.
FEES
Visa / residence permit fees are collected upon application submission by card or in cash.
LANGUAGE
The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York communicates in Czech and English when processing visa and residence permit applications. If the applicant understands neither of these languages, he/she must arrange for an interpreter when applying for a long-term visa / residence permit, at his/her costs. Examinations are conducted in Czech only. If the applicant does not speak Czech, he/she must arrange for an interpreter for the purposes of examination, at his/her costs.
2024 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS – consulate closed to public
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Date |
Day |
U.S./CZ holidays |
Name |
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January 1 |
Monday |
American and Czech |
New Year's Day, Day of the Restoration of the Independent Czech State |
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January 15 |
Monday |
American |
Martin Luther King Day |
|
February 19 |
Monday |
American |
President's Day |
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March 29 |
Friday |
American and Czech |
Good Friday |
|
April 1 |
Monday |
Czech |
Easter Monday |
|
May 1 |
Wednesday |
Czech |
Labor Day |
|
May 8 |
Wednesday |
Czech |
Liberation Day |
|
May 27 |
Monday |
American |
Memorial Day |
|
June 19 |
Wednesday | American | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
|
July 4 |
Thursday |
American |
Independence Day |
|
July 5 |
Friday |
Czech |
Cyril & Methodius Day |
|
July 6 |
Saturday |
Czech |
Jan Hus Day |
|
September 2 |
Monday |
American |
Labor Day |
|
September 28 |
Saturday |
Czech |
Statehood Day |
|
October 14 |
Monday |
American |
Columbus Day |
|
October 28 |
Monday |
Czech |
Czech Founding Day |
| November 11 | Monday | American |
Veteran's Day |
|
November 17 |
Sunday |
Czech |
Struggle for Freedom Day |
|
November 28 |
Thursday |
American |
Thanksgiving Day |
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December 24 |
Tuesday |
Czech |
Christmas Eve |
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December 25 |
Wednesday |
American and Czech |
Christmas Day |
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December 26 |
Thursday |
Czech |
St. Stephen's Day |
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