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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…

Entry/Exit System (EES)

04.12.2025 / 11:44 | Aktualizováno: 10.04.2026 / 09:25

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…

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…

Work Permit Waiver

19.06.2024 / 16:30 | Aktualizováno: 09.02.2026 / 10:48

As of July 1, 2024, citizens of Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, UK and USA no longer require a work permit issued by the Labor Authority of the Czech…