Visa requirements for Czech citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Czech Republic.

As of 2026, Czech citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 182 countries and territories, ranking the Czech passport 7th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

Historical perspective Visa requirements for Czech citizens were lifted by Belarus in February 2017, the Solomon Islands in October 2016, Tuvalu in July 2016, the Marshall Islands in June 2016, Palau (December 2015), Tonga (November 2015), São Tomé and Príncipe (August 2015), Indonesia (June 2015), United Arab Emirates, Timor-Leste, Samoa (May 2015), Cape Verde (1 January 2019) and Uzbekistan (1 February 2019).

Czech citizens were made eligible for eVisas recently by Saudi Arabia (September 2019), Suriname and Pakistan (April 2019), Tanzania and Papua New Guinea (November 2018), Angola (March 2018), Djibouti (February 2018), Egypt (December 2017), Azerbaijan (January 2017), Tajikistan (June 2016), India (e-Tourist visa from February 2016)[pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=136761] and Myanmar (September 2014).

In 2014, Czech Republic ranked 10th on the list of countries based on the visa requirements for their citizens. This means that Czech citizens could travel to 162 countries and territories visa-free or can obtain visa on arrival. In 2009 Czech citizens could travel to 131 countries without a visa, to 142 in 2010, 152 in 2012, 167 in 2016, 168 in 2017, 182 in 2018, 181 in 2019, and 183 in 2020.HENLEY PASSPORT INDEX 2020 Q1 INFOGRAPHIC GLOBAL RANKING_191219.pdf

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days ID card valid. ID card valid. 30 days Maximum 3 entries per calendar year 180 days 90 days 180 days and territories 90 days 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted. Freedom of movement. ID card valid. 30 days 3 months 14 days 30 days 3 months Visa-free until 31 December 2025. Freedom of movement. ID card valid. 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. 90 days 90 days within any year period. 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid. 90 days 90 days within any year period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days Freedom of movement ID card valid 1 month 1 month 30 days 6 months eTA required if arriving by air. 30 days Must register online at least five days prior to arrival. 90 days 90 days 90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period. 45 days 7 days 90 days 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. Freedom of movement ID card valid 90 days Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement (DK) ID card valid 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days Can be extended up to 120 days 90 days 30 days Visa free for a max. stay of 15 days for holders of normal passports, traveling as tourists and arriving at Sharm El Sheik (SSH), Saint Catherine (SKV) or Taba (TCP) airports and remaining in the Sinai resorts. 3 months Must arrive via Malabo International Airport, processing fee 75 USD Freedom of movement ID card valid 30 days up to 90 days 4 months Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement (in Regions of France) ID card valid 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 1 year ID card valid. Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 3 months Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 30 days 30 days 30 days Passengers who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival. 60 days Visa on arrival for 30 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports. Freedom of movement ID card valid 3 months Freedom of movement ID card valid 30 days 90 days 30 days Conditions apply. Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge) 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days Czech citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity. Text was copied from this source, which is available under an Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright. You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for 3 years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge. 3 months 30 days 30 days Freedom of movement. ID card valid. 1 month 1 month extendable for 2 additional months. Available at Beirut International Airport. They must have a return/onward ticket, a telephone number and address in Lebanon. 14 days 44 days eVisa also available Visa on arrival with QR code Freedom of movement. ID card valid. Freedom of movement. ID card valid. Freedom of movement. ID card valid. 60 days 90 days 90 days 30 days Freedom of movement. ID card valid. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 3 months Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 180 days 180 days per calendar year for tourism, 120 days per celendar for business 180 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. ID card valid. ID card valid. 30 days The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026. 90 days ID card valid for 30 days. 90 days 30 days 28 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes. Visa on arrival may be obtainted at Yangon International Airport, Nay Pyi Taw International Airport or Mandalay International Airport. 3 months Available at Hosea Kutako International Airport. 90 days Freedom of movement (European Netherlands) ID card valid 3 months International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. 90 days All visitors are required to obtain a Tourist Card on arrival. Fee: USD 10. 90 days ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 14 days / 30 days 90 days Free eVisa. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 60 days Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul). 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. 30 days Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 90 days Freedom of movement ID card valid 16 days 30 days 3 months 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. ID card valid. 15 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 3 months / 30 days 90 days Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. Freedom of movement ID card valid 30 days Citizens of the Czech Republic are exempt from the requirement of obtaining tourist standard e-Visa. For citizens of the Czech Republic, a tourist electronic travel authorization (ETA) for Sri Lanka is completely free, but the obligation to apply for it online in advance remains in force. 90 days Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid eVisa Syria 30 days 90 days 60 days Beginning 1 May 2025, all foreigners entering Thailand will be required to apply for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), an electronic travel authorization. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 15 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 3 months ID card valid on organized tours 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 3 months 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 6 monthsETA UK (valid for 2 years when issued) required from 2 April 2025. 90 days 90 days 30 days 120 days ID card valid. 90 days 90 days / 45 days 30 days visa free when visit Phu Quoc Island Temporary visa-free regime from 1 March 2025 until 14 August 2028 30 days Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe. 30 days Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.

Territories and disputed areas Visa requirements for Czech citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognized countries and restricted zones:

Visitor to Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Europe Mount Athos 4 days Special permit required (EUR 25 for Orthodox visitors, EUR 35 for non-Orthodox visitors, EUR 18 for students). There is a visitors' quota: maximum 100 Orthodox and 10 non-Orthodox per day and women are not allowed. Brest and Grodno Visa-free for 10 days 3 months ID card valid. UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus Access Permit is required for travelling inside the zone, except Civil Use Areas. 90 days ID card valid. 6 months ID card valid. 6 monthsETA UK (valid for 2 years when issued) required from 23 April 2025. 6 monthsETA UK (valid for 2 years when issued) required from 23 April 2025. 6 monthsETA UK (valid for 2 years when issued) required from 23 April 2025. Jan Mayen Permit issued by the local police required for staying for less than 24 hours and permit issued by the Norwegian police for staying for more than 24 hours. 90 days ID card valid Several closed cities and regions in Russia require special authorization. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three-day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h. Africa Freedom of movement. ID card valid Freedom of movement. ID card valid Diego Garcia The access to Diego Garcia is restricted to those with connections to the military facility. No unauthorised vessel is permitted to approach the Diego Garcia within 3 nautical miles and vessels in transit, on innocent passage as defined under maritime law, should maintain their course away from Diego Garcia. outside Asmara To travel in the rest of the country, a Travel Permit for Foreigners is required (20 Eritrean nakfa). Freedom of movement. ID card valid Freedom of movement. ID card valid Freedom of movement. ID card valid Freedom of movement. ID card valid