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Notice: The Consulate General will be closed to the public on November 17, 2026

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Please note that the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Istanbul will be closed to the public on November 17, 2026, due to Czech national holiday. 

ETIAS: A New Travel Authorisation for Entry into the Schengen Area from 2027

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is expected to be launched in 2027. ETIAS is a travel authorisation required for entry into the Schengen Area for travellers from visa-exempt countries. It is not a visa. ETIAS… 

Reopening of the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Izmir

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On 15 September 2026, the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Izmir was officially reopened, in the presence of Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Ankara, H.E. Mr. Petr Štěpánek, Consul General of the Czech Republic in Istanbul, Ms.… 

Istanbul Meets Václav Havel Again Through the Documentary “Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me?”

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As part of Beyoğlu Belediyesi 2nd International Film Days, audiences in Istanbul will once again encounter the voice and legacy of playwright, dissident, and former Czech President Václav Havel, whose ideas remain as relevant and inspiring…