Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | No/2 | No | | Australian | Yes | Yes | No | | Canadian | Yes | Yes | No | | USA | Yes | No/3 | No | | OtherEU | 1 | No/3 | No | | Japanese | Yes | No/3 | No |
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least nine months from issue date of visa for visas up to 90 days, and valid for at least 15 months for visas over 90 days, required by all except: 1. nationals of Germany who can enter with a valid national ID card.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) 2. nationals of the UK and Slovak Republic for up to 180 days;
(b) 3. nationals of EU countries (except UK, see above; includes nationals of French Overseas Territories for stays of between 30 and 90 days) and Andorra, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Estonia, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, USA and Vatican City for up to 90 days;
(c) nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania and Singapore for up to 30 days;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours and not leaving the airport, providing holding onward tickets and relevant travel documentation. Transit visas are, however, always required for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Syrian Arab Republic.
Note: (a) Any traveller not requiring a visa may be asked at the border to prove they are carrying a minimum of £20 per day. (b) Travellers with visas must register with the police within three working days of arrival.
Types of visa and cost: Single-entry, Multiple-entry, Single-transit and Double-transit. Prices vary according to the nationality of the applicant and according to currency rates. All types of visa cost £29 for Australian nationals; for Canadian £31 (single-entry and single-entry transit) and £62 (multiple-entry). For British, EU and USA citizens, single-entry visas cost £17 and multiple-entry visas £62, for periods of stay not over 90 days. There are no visa fees for nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Cyprus, Ecuador, Japan, Pakistan, Seychelles and South Africa, or for children under 15 years of age.
Validity: Single- and Multiple-entry: six months from date of issue for a visit of a specified period not exceeding 90 days. Transit: six months from date of issue for a visit of a specified period not exceeding five days.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy); see Contact Addresses section for details. Please note that some nationals must apply in person for a visa. Check with the Embassy for further details.
Application requirements: (a) One application form (original not photocopy). (b) One recent passport-size photo per application form. (c) Passport valid for at least nine months from date of issue of visa, with at least one blank page and a photocopy of the data page. (d) Visa fee (payable in cash, by banker’s draft or by postal order only). (e) Proof of sufficient funds (eg recent bank statement or letter from host or sponsor). (f) Postal applications should be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope pre-paid for special delivery. Business: (a)-(f), and (g) Letter from employer or invitation letter from company in the Czech Republic. Student: (a)-(f), and (g) Letter from school or college confirming that you are a student and confirmation of available accommodation.
Working days required: Seven if application is made in person; 14 application is made by post.
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