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Articles in this chapter provide guidance on applying for visas and residence permits – choose the topic in the left-side bar.

Contact to the Visa Department: vo@mzv.gov.cz.

For information on your long-term visa / residence permit application status click here.

To schedule an appointment contact directly an Embassy.

Guinea: Visa Implementing Decision

21.07.2026 / 12:24 | Aktualizováno: 21.07.2026 / 13:15

In accordance with Art. 25a of the Visa Code (cooperation on the readmission of irregular migrants) and based on a report of the European Commission, Schengen Area Member States decided to…

Somalia: Visa Implementing Decision

21.07.2026 / 12:24 | Aktualizováno: 21.07.2026 / 13:12

Visas for Large-scale Events

01.04.2026 / 10:39 | Aktualizováno: 01.04.2026 / 12:20

If organizing or participating in a large-scale event in Czechia – such as congress, conference, international sport event and other – for a large group of participants with visa…

Visa Free Regime

09.02.2026 / 16:30 | Aktualizováno: 09.02.2026 / 16:40

Entry/Exit System (EES)

04.12.2025 / 11:44 | Aktualizováno: 21.07.2026 / 11:07

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated digital border system that registers entry and exit of non-EU citizens travelling for short-term visits (up to 90 days) in and out of the Schengen Area…

Prior Consultations and Information

26.09.2024 / 12:33 | Aktualizováno: 27.09.2024 / 08:03

Russia: Nonbiometric Passports

16.07.2024 / 12:52 | Aktualizováno: 09.02.2026 / 10:54

As of July 3, 2024, the Czech Republic recognizes only biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation. This does not pertain to 1) children younger than 15 and 2) persons participating in…