United KingdomCzechia

British passport · policy checked 11 Jul 2026

Visa-free

Nothing to arrange. Includes British Nationals (Overseas), Overseas Territories Citizens, Overseas Citizens, Protected Persons, Subjects.

90

days

max stay per entry

0

visa fee

free entry

1

document

your valid passport

0

forms

no application, no appointment

Policy note

90 days within any 180-day period.

Non-profit stays only.

Source · mzv.gov.cz ↗

Entering Czechia on a British passport

  1. Travel with your valid British passport - no visa, no application.

Czechia visa types

TouristTourist

) · ) · (original): · (original):

  • Visa application form
  • Passport (original)
  • UK Residence permit
  • UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) is not acceptable.
  • Photograph
  • Employer letter
  • Student letter
  • Company director:
  • Unemployed/retired
  • Receiving Benefits:
  • Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicant may be sponsored by his/her spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
  • Proof of funds
  • Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
  • MINORS (every applicant who hasn’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application)
  • Birth certificate
  • Parents passports (copy)

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

Please bring your original Hukou / ID card.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) and THE NEWS SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here (vfsglobal.com ↗).

A.STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

(original) (

see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

(original) (

see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

confirming

(addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment)

Directors´ service contract (legislation.gov.uk ↗)

recent

cover letter

confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning applicant’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details.

If the applicant’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.

When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket.

Applicants visiting more than 1 Schengen State also need to provide a complete Travel Plan (see here (PDF checklist ↗)) clearly showing the dates of stay in the various Schengen States + addresses of stay during that same period.

BusinessBusiness

) · ) · (original): · (original):

  • Visa application form
  • Passport (original)
  • UK Residence permit
  • UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) is not acceptable.
  • Photograph
  • Employer letter
  • Student letter
  • Company director:
  • Unemployed/retired
  • Receiving Benefits:
  • Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicant may be sponsored by his/her spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
  • Proof of funds
  • Proof of travel
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
  • MINORS (every applicant who hasn’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application)
  • Birth certificate
  • Parents passports (copy)

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) and THE NEWS SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.For Minors, please click here (vfsglobal.com ↗).A.STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

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see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

(original) (

see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

B.SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

confirming

(addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment)

Directors´ service contract (legislation.gov.uk ↗)

recent

cover letter

(airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

Staying with friends or relatives in the Czech Republic:

Applicant must provide an original signed invitation letter, photocopy of both sides of the inviting person´s ID ("občanský průkaz" in Czech) or copy passport’s bio page and copy of Czech residence permit ,if your host is not Czech.

The invitation letter needs to provide exact dates the applicant is going to be staying with the invitee and the address where they will be staying.

A formal obligation can be obtained by your host at the regional office of the Czech Immigration Authority (policie.cz ↗) in the Czech Republic. It may replace some required supporting documents as financial funds and proof of accommodation.

Applicants visiting more than 1 Schengen State also need to provide a complete Travel Plan (see here (PDF checklist ↗)) clearly showing the dates of stay in the various Schengen States + addresses of stay during that same period.

In addition to ALL above mentioned documents, every minor also needs to provide the following documents as part of A. Standard Documentation:

Conference VisaBusiness

) · (original): · (original): · in the Czech Republic:

  • Visa application form
  • Passport (original)
  • UK Residence permit
  • UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) is not acceptable.
  • Photograph
  • Employer letter
  • Student letter
  • Company director:
  • Unemployed/retired
  • Receiving Benefits:
  • Housewife/man (
  • Proof of Invitation/Registration to Conference/Fair/Congress/Seminar
  • Proof of funds
  • Proof of travel
  • Proof of accommodation
  • confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning applicant’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details.
  • If the applicant’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.
  • When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket
  • Staying with friends or relatives
  • Applicant must provide an original signed invitation letter, photocopy of both sides of the inviting person´s ID ("obÄŤanskĂ˝ prĹŻkaz" in Czech) or copy passport’s bio page and copy of Czech residence permit ,if your host is not Czech.
  • The invitation letter needs to provide exact dates the applicant is going to be staying with the invitee and the address where they will be staying.
  • A formal obligation can be obtained by your host at the regional office of the Czech Immigration Authority (policie.cz ↗) in the Czech Republic. It may replace some required supporting documents as financial funds and proof of accommodation.
  • Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
  • MINORS (every applicant who hasn’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application)
  • Birth certificate
  • Parents passports (copy)

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) and THE NEWS SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors,pleaseclick here (vfsglobal.com ↗) .

(original) (see here)

(original) (

see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

confirming

(addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment)

Directors´ service contract (legislation.gov.uk ↗)

recent

cover letter

only applicable to married couples

): applicant may be sponsored by his/her spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:

Invitation letter or registration confirmation + receipt/payment confirmation to attend conference/fair/congress/seminar or workshop

(airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

Applicants visiting more than 1 Schengen State also need to provide a complete Travel Plan (see here (PDF checklist ↗)) clearly showing the dates of stay in the various Schengen States + addresses of stay during that same period.

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Medical / Spa TreatmentMedical

90 dayssingle entry15-30d processing~$98valid 180d

Allows third-country nationals to visit Czechia for medical treatment, hospital stays, rehabilitation, or spa/wellness treatment for short stays up to 90 days.

Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Medical Visa”

) · (original): · (original): · in the Czech Republic:

  • Visa application form
  • Passport (original)
  • UK Residence permit
  • UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) is not acceptable.
  • Photograph
  • Employer letter
  • Student letter
  • Company director:
  • Unemployed/retired
  • Receiving Benefits:
  • Housewife/man (
  • Proof of Invitation for Medical reason
  • Proof of funds
  • Proof of travel
  • Proof of accommodation
  • confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning applicant’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details.
  • If the applicant’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.
  • When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket
  • Staying with friends or relatives
  • Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
  • MINORS (every applicant who hasn’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application)
  • Birth certificate
  • Parents passports (copy)

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) and THE NEWS SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here (vfsglobal.com ↗).

(original) (

see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

(original) (see here)

confirming

(addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment)

Directors´ service contract (legislation.gov.uk ↗)

recent

cover letter

only applicable to married couples

): applicant may be sponsored by his/her spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:

Invitation letter to visit medical facility for health treatment

(airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

Applicant must provide an original signed invitation letter, photocopy of both sides of the inviting person´s ID ("občanský průkaz" in Czech) or copy passport’s bio page and copy of Czech residence permit, if your host is not Czech.The invitation letter needs to provide exact dates the applicant is going to be staying with the invitee and the address where they will be staying.A formal obligation can be obtained by your host at the regional office of the Czech Immigration Authority (policie.cz ↗) in the Czech Republic. It may replace some required supporting documents as financial funds and proof of accommodation.Applicants visiting more than 1 Schengen State also need to provide a complete Travel Plan (see here (PDF checklist ↗)) clearly showing the dates of stay in the various Schengen States + addresses of stay during that same period.

Sub-category of the Type C Schengen visa. Requires medical documentation (e.g. appointment confirmation from Czech medical facility). Fee: €90 standard (~USD 98) since the 11 June 2024 increase (previously €80); students and researchers may qualify for fee exemption. For longer medical stays, the Long-Stay Visa for health purposes (Type D) applies.

Official page ↗
EEA/EU and Swiss national family memberFamily

) · ) · Category)

  • Visa application form
  • Passport (original)
  • UK Residence permit
  • UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) is not acceptable.
  • Photograph
  • EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card
  • Apostilled Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national:
  • Proof of cohabitation with EEA/EU and Swiss national family member: e.g. utility bills, tenancy agreement clearly showing applicant and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member are living together on same address
  • Confirmed return travel reservation. It needs to show the name of the applicant and the family member/s he/she is travelling with. When paid through a travel agency, then a receipt, invoice or payment confirmation should be provided.When travelling by car, please provide the driver’s driving license, car registration, car insurance and confirmed travel reservation (ferry or Eurotunnel) showing the car’s registration number and passengers’ names.
  • MINORS (every applicant who hasn’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application)
  • Birth certificate (appostilled)
  • Parents passports (copy)
  • If an application is submitted before 30.11.2019 for a trip, which starts and ends before 30.11.2019, current rules for family members of EU nationals under the directive 2004/38/ES.
  • If an application is submitted before 30.11.2019 for a trip, which starts before 30.11.2019, but ends after 30.11.2019, current rules for family members of EU nationals under the directive 2004/38/ES.
  • If an application is submitted before 30.11.2019 for a trip, which starts and ends after 30.11.2019, the application is to be submitted with a full set of documents as required for third-country nationals who are not family members of EU nationals. The visa fee is not levied and the applications remain free of charge until 30.11.2019. (The applicant would need to provide all documents under the
  • Applicable rules for applications submitted after 30.11.2019 are subject to the result of negotiations and method of exit of the United Kingdom from the EU.
  • After the exit date, the non-EU family members of British nationals will have to respect the general conditions for authorized short says (90/180 rule) at all times. The stays in the Schengen area before with the British national before the exit will not be taken into account.
  • Visas issued to non-EU family members of British nationals under the conditions for family members of EU nationals will remain valid even after the exit date. However, after the exit date border officers may request documents in accordance with article 14 and article 15 of the Visa code and if they cannot prove that they fulfill the conditions at the border, the entry can be refused and the visa can be revoked.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) and THE NEWS SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, pleaseclick here (vfsglobal.com ↗) .

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see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

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see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

(original to be seen)

marriage/birth certificate (original to be seen), if not in English or Czech, then translation by a certified translator in the UK of the same is required. (Please note visa fee is applicable if the document is not apostilled)

Update for non-EU family members of British nationals regarding travel and visa applications in regards to Brexit.Changes to the application submission rules:

Tourist (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

Changes to rules concerning issued visas

Visitor Family/FriendsFamily

) · ) · (original): · (original):

  • Visa application form
  • Passport (original)
  • UK Residence permit
  • UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) is not acceptable.
  • Photograph
  • Employer letter
  • Student letter
  • Company director:
  • Unemployed/retired
  • Receiving Benefits:
  • Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicant may be sponsored by his/her spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:
  • Proof of funds
  • Proof of travel
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
  • MINORS (every applicant who hasn’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application)
  • Birth certificate
  • Parents passports (copy)

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) and THE NEWS SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here (vfsglobal.com ↗).

A.STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

(original) (

see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

(original) (

see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

B.SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

confirming

(addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment)

Directors´ service contract (legislation.gov.uk ↗)

recent

cover letter

(airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

Staying with friends or relatives in the Czech Republic:

Applicant must provide an original signed invitation letter, photocopy of both sides of the inviting person´s ID ("občanský průkaz" in Czech) or copy passport’s bio page and copy of Czech residence permit ,if your host is not Czech.

The invitation letter needs to provide exact dates the applicant is going to be staying with the invitee and the address where they will be staying.

A formal obligation can be obtained by your host at the regional office of the Czech Immigration Authority (policie.cz ↗) in the Czech Republic. It may replace some required supporting documents as financial funds and proof of accommodation.

Applicants visiting more than 1 Schengen State also need to provide a complete Travel Plan (see here (PDF checklist ↗)) clearly showing the dates of stay in the various Schengen States + addresses of stay during that same period.

In addition to ALL above mentioned documents, every minor also needs to provide the following documents as part of A. Standard Documentation:

Long-Stay Visa / Residence Permit for Family Reunification (Type D)Family

90-120d processing~$109

Permits family members of third-country nationals legally residing in Czechia to join and reside with them for more than 90 days.

The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.

English-language details on the MFA page are 'under preparation'; the Ministry of Interior (ipc.gov.cz) provides additional details. Fee: 2,500 CZK (~USD 109) for long-term visa stage. Eligible family members include spouse/partner, minor children, and dependent relatives. Processing: 90 days standard, up to 120 days for complex cases. Sponsor must demonstrate sufficient income and accommodation. Family members of EU citizens holding a residence card in another EU Member State may enter visa-free for up to 90 days (see conditional_access).

Official page ↗
Long-Stay Visa / Residence Permit for Study (Type D)Student

single entry60d processing~$275valid 60d

Grants third-country nationals the right to reside in Czechia for the purpose of study at an accredited Czech educational institution for more than 90 days.

Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Study or Professional training”

) · ) · (original): · (original):

  • Visa application form
  • Passport (original)
  • UK Residence permit
  • UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) is not acceptable.
  • Photograph
  • Employer letter
  • Student letter
  • Company director:
  • Unemployed/retired
  • Receiving Benefits:
  • Housewife/man (
  • Proof of Invitation for Study or Professional training
  • Proof of funds
  • Proof of travel

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) and THE NEWS SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here (vfsglobal.com ↗).

(original) (

see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

(original) (

see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

confirming

(addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment)

Directors´ service contract (legislation.gov.uk ↗)

recent

cover letter

only applicable to married couples

): applicant may be sponsored by his/her spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:

Invitation letter to visit educational or scientific institution

(airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

The initial visa is a single-entry 60-day visa issued to collect the residence card from the Ministry of Interior. Processing time is 60 days. Fee is 2,500 CZK (~USD 115) for the visa plus 1,000 CZK (~USD 46) for the residence card; total approx. USD 160. Covers university study, language preparation, secondary school exchanges, Erasmus-equivalent programmes, non-paid internships, and European Voluntary Service. Requires acceptance letter, proof of financial means, accommodation proof, criminal record extract. Card validity matches study programme duration. Holders may travel in Schengen for up to 90 days per 180 days for non-work purposes.

Official page ↗
Employee Card (Zaměstnanecká karta)Work

single entry60-90d processing~$217valid 60d

Combined residence and work permit for third-country nationals employed in the Czech Republic for more than three months, valid for the duration of the employment contract.

Requires at least 15 hours of work per week and minimum wage. Initial single-entry 60-day visa issued to collect the Employee Card from the Ministry of Interior. Processing time 60 days standard, extendable to 90 days if Labour Office binding opinion required. Application fee: 5,000 CZK (~USD 217). Requires vacancy reference number from the Czech Labour Office central vacancies database. Incomplete applications are suspended until all documents provided. Holder gains Schengen Area travel rights of 90 days per 180 days for non-work purposes.

Official page ↗
EU Blue Card (Modrá karta EU)Work

single entry90d processing~$217valid 60d

Residence and work permit for highly qualified third-country nationals working in a position requiring high qualifications in the Czech Republic for more than three months.

Requires university degree or higher professional education of at least 3 years. Employment contract must be for at least 1 year with at least 40 hours per week. Salary minimum: 1.5x the average gross annual salary in Czechia (currently ~382,620 CZK per year). Processing: 90 days. Fee: 5,000 CZK (~USD 217). Initial visa is single-entry 60-day to collect the Blue Card. Card is renewable while employment continues. Grants same Schengen mobility rights as Employee Card.

Official page ↗
Intra-Company Transfer Card (ICT Card)Work

single entry90-120d processing~$217valid 60d

Permits managers, specialists, and trainee employees of multinational companies to be transferred to a branch or subsidiary in the Czech Republic for more than three months.

Covers managers, specialists, and interns transferred within the same company or corporate group. Maximum stay: 3 years for managers/specialists; 1 year for trainees. Fee: 5,000 CZK (~USD 217). Processing time: 90 days standard; 120 days for complex cases. Initial single-entry 60-day visa issued to collect the card. Must demonstrate the intra-corporate transfer and that the applicant has been employed by the sending entity for at least 3-12 months (category-dependent).

Official page ↗
Long-Stay Visa for Seasonal Employment (Type D)Work

270 dayssingle entry60d processing~$109valid 270d

Allows third-country nationals to work in seasonal sectors in the Czech Republic for periods exceeding 90 days up to a maximum of nine months.

Visa valid for a maximum of 9 months; actual seasonal employment cannot exceed 6 months. Restricted to 5 sectors: crop and animal farming, forestry, accommodation services, restaurant services, and sports/entertainment/recreational services. Requires employment permit from the Czech Labour Office. Fee: 2,500 CZK (~USD 109). Processing: 60 days. Requires proof of accommodation, financial means, and criminal record extract.

Official page ↗
Cultural/Sports VisaOther

) · (original): · (original): · in the Czech Republic:

  • Visa application form
  • Passport (original)
  • UK Residence permit
  • UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card and/or digital proof of immigration status issued by UK Home Office (share code), must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) is not acceptable.
  • Photograph
  • Employer letter
  • Student letter
  • solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor
  • bank manager: when applicant’s company has a business bank account
  • Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if applicant’s name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant - company should be provided
  • Company director:
  • Unemployed/retired
  • Receiving Benefits:
  • Housewife/man (
  • Proof of Invitation/Registration to Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Sport event
  • Proof of funds
  • Proof of travel
  • Proof of accommodation
  • confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning applicant’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details.
  • If the applicant’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.
  • When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket
  • Staying with friends or relatives
  • Applicant must provide an original signed invitation letter, photocopy of both sides of the inviting person´s ID ("obÄŤanskĂ˝ prĹŻkaz" in Czech) or copy passport’s bio page and copy of Czech residence permit ,if your host is not Czech.
  • The invitation letter needs to provide exact dates the applicant is going to be staying with the invitee and the address where they will be staying.
  • A formal obligation can be obtained by your host at the regional office of the Czech Immigration Authority (policie.cz ↗) in the Czech Republic. It may replace some required supporting documents as financial funds and proof of accommodation.
  • Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
  • MINORS (every applicant who hasn’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application)
  • Birth certificate
  • Parents passports (copy)

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)) and THE NEWS SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here (vfsglobal.com ↗).

(original) (

see here (vfsglobal.com ↗)

(original) (see here)

confirming

(addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment)

Directors´ service contract (legislation.gov.uk ↗)

recent

cover letter

only applicable to married couples

): applicant may be sponsored by his/her spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:

Invitation letter or registration confirmation to attend conference/seminar/workshop or Sport event

(airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

Applicants visiting more than 1 Schengen State also need to provide a complete Travel Plan (see here (PDF checklist ↗)) clearly showing the dates of stay in the various Schengen States + addresses of stay during that same period.

Digital Nomad Program (Long-Stay Visa or Residence Permit)Digital nomad

365 daysmultiple entry45d processing~$109valid 365d

Enables highly qualified IT and marketing professionals from eligible countries to live in Czechia while working remotely for a foreign employer or as a Czech-licensed freelancer.

Established by Czech Government Decree No. 475 (June 28, 2023). Eligible nationalities: Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA, and Taiwan. Two categories: (1) remote employees of a foreign company; (2) freelancers with Czech business licence in IT or marketing. Applicants must not have held a valid Czech long-term visa/residence permit in the preceding year. Inclusion decision valid for up to 1 year. Family members may apply simultaneously. Processing: 45 days. Administered by Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade (digitalnomad@mpo.gov.cz). No legal entitlement to programme participation.

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Diplomatic/Official Visa Waiver (bilateral treaty-based)Diplomatic

90 daysmultiple entryfree

Exempts holders of diplomatic, service, official, or special passports from countries with bilateral visa waiver agreements with Czechia from the visa requirement for short stays.

The list of countries whose diplomatic/service/official/special passport holders are exempt is published on the MFA page (JavaScript-gated; full list not retrievable). Stay periods are governed by individual bilateral treaties and may differ from the standard Schengen 90/180 rule. Holders are advised to contact the nearest Czech consulate to confirm their specific visa regime before travel.

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Long-Stay Visa for Health / Culture / Sports / Official Purposes (Type D)Other

365 dayssingle entry90-120d processing~$109valid 365d

Covers stays exceeding 90 days in Czechia for medical treatment, cultural activities, sports participation, or official and political missions not falling under other specific categories.

General long-term visa category for purposes not covered by specialised categories. Maximum validity: 1 year. Fee: 2,500 CZK (~USD 109). Processing: 90 days, extendable to 120 days. Can be converted to or extended as a residence permit before expiry. Holders gain Schengen Area travel rights of 90 days per 180 days for non-gainful purposes.

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Long-Stay Visa for Scientific Research (Type D)Other

365 dayssingle entry90-120d processing~$109valid 365d

Allows researchers, scientists, and visiting professors from third countries to conduct scientific research or academic work at a Czech research institution for more than 90 days.

Must be hosted by an accredited Czech research organisation. Processing: 90 days. Fee: 2,500 CZK (~USD 109). Holders may travel in other Schengen states for up to 90 days per 180 days for non-gainful purposes. Researchers may also benefit from visa-free stays in Czechia if they hold a long-term residence permit for research from another EU Member State (see conditional_access entries).

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Long-Stay Visa for Training / Internship (Type D)Other

365 dayssingle entry90-120d processing~$109valid 365d

Permits third-country nationals to undertake vocational training, professional development, or internship programmes in the Czech Republic for more than 90 days.

Covers skill and qualification enhancement programmes exceeding 3 months. Fee: 2,500 CZK (~USD 109). Processing: 90 days, extendable to 120 days. Requires documentation of the training programme, accommodation, and financial means. Not for gainful employment.

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Long-Term Residence Permit for InvestmentInvestment

multiple entry30-60d processing~$217valid 730d

Grants third-country nationals who make a qualifying investment in Czechia of at least CZK 75 million and create at least 20 jobs the right to reside in the Czech Republic.

Minimum investment: CZK 75 million. Must create at least 20 new jobs for EU citizens or their family members for a minimum of 2 years. Up to 60% of investment may be in tangible/intangible assets (e.g. technologies, know-how). Permit valid for up to 2 years, renewable for 2-year periods. Administrative fee: 2,500 CZK (~USD 109) if applied in-country; 5,000 CZK (~USD 217) if applied from abroad. Available to natural persons or partners/statutory body members of commercial corporations. Also accessible via czechinvest.gov.cz.

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Permanent Residence Permit (TrvalĂ˝ pobyt)Other

multiple entry60d processing~$109

Grants third-country nationals unlimited (permanent) residence in Czechia - normally after five years of continuous temporary residence - with rights close to those of citizens, including unrestricted access to the labour market.

Standard route: after 5 years of continuous temporary residence (long-term visa + long-term residence permit) in Czechia. Administrative fee 2,500 CZK (~USD 109); reduced to 1,000 CZK for minors under 15. Processing time 60 days. The permit is granted for an unlimited (permanent) period; the physical residence card is renewed every 10 years. Grants unrestricted access to the Czech labour market. Other legal grounds exist (e.g. without prior residence on humanitarian or Czech-interest grounds, for former Blue Card holders from another EU state, for foster care, and for family reunification) - see the permanent-residence section of ipc.gov.cz. Application is submitted in person at a Ministry of the Interior office in Czechia (not at an embassy abroad).

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Working Holiday Visa (Type D)Working holiday

365 dayssingle entry90-120d processing~$109valid 365d

Enables young nationals of bilateral partner countries to combine travel and temporary employment in Czechia for an extended stay, typically up to 1 year.

Czech MFA English-language page for Working Holiday notes details are only available in Czech. Programme exists under bilateral agreements with select countries. Typically open to applicants aged 18-30 or 18-35 depending on bilateral treaty. Fee likely 2,500 CZK (~USD 109) based on long-term visa fee schedule. Contact wwwadmin@mzv.cz or nearest Czech embassy for country-specific eligibility and details.

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Czechia visa for British citizens - FAQ

Do British citizens need a visa for Czechia?

No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can British citizens stay in Czechia?

British passport holders can stay in Czechia for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do British citizens need for Czechia?

A valid passport is all British citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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