Generally, all nationalities must apply for a Czech visa in their home country, the country that issued their travel document, or where they have long-term or permanent residency.
Applying for a long-term visa in the Czech Republic is not allowed. However, some exceptions exist. Citizens from specific countries can apply at a Czech embassy in any EU country, such as Dresden, Brussels, Madrid, or Belgrade (Law 429/2010 Sb).
the list of the countries
Citizens of the following countries can apply for a Czech visa in any country, including at Czech embassies in the EU. This option makes it easier for citizens who are not in their home country or prefer to apply at an embassy in the EU.
Serbia: Serbian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Albania: Albanian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Andorra: Andorran citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Antigua and Barbuda: Antiguan and Barbudan citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Argentina: Argentinian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Australia: Australian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Bahamas: Bahaman citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Barbados: Barbadian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnian and Herzegovinian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Brazil: Brazilian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Brunei: Bruneian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Canada: Canadian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Chile: Chilean citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Costa Rica: Costa Rican citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
El Salvador: Salvadoran citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Guatemala: Guatemalan citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Honduras: Honduran citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Hong Kong: Hong Kong citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Israel: Israeli citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Japan: Japanese citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Korea: South Korean citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Malaysia: Malaysian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Mauritius: Mauritian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Mexico: Mexican citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Monaco: Monacan citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Montenegro: Montenegrin citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Macao: Macao citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
New Zealand: New Zealand citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Nicaragua: Nicaraguan citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
North Macedonia: North Macedonian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Panama: Panamanian citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Paraguay: Paraguayan citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
San Marino: San Marino citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Seychelles: Seychellois citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Singapore: Singaporean citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Taiwan: Taiwanese citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Uruguay: Uruguayan citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
United States: US citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Vatican City: Vatican City citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Venezuela: Venezuelan citizens can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU.
Citizens of these countries can apply for a Czech visa at any Czech embassy, including those in the EU, offering more convenience and flexibility for their visa applications.
How to Book Your Czech Visa Appointment?
If you're from one of the eligible countries, here's how to book your Czech visa appointment:
Choose the Nearest Czech Embassy Pick the closest Czech embassy from the list and reach out to them by email to schedule your appointment.
Prepare Your Documents Make sure all your documents are translated into Czech. Some may also need to be legalized or have an apostille.
Collecting Your Visa After your visa is approved, you’ll need to pick it up at the same embassy where you applied. You can also have someone collect it for you with a power of attorney, which must be notarized or authorized by the Czech post office.
Language of the Visa Interview Some Czech embassies conduct interviews in Czech, while others may offer them in the local language. It's a good idea to check with the embassy beforehand and arrange a translator if necessary.
Visa Collection Deadline Once your visa is approved, you must collect it within 30 days. Be sure to pick it up on time to avoid any issues.
By following these steps and confirming with the embassy, you’ll have a smooth visa application process.
