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Czech Republic · Passport Index 2026

Czech passport: visa-free countries

Ranked #7 in the world, with 158 places you can visit easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

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Visa-free countries for Czech passport holders

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at the airport when you land. No need to apply in advance.

eVisa and online permits

Apply online before you fly; no embassy visit.

Where the Czech passport can go

Every country coloured by its entry rule. Tap one for the details.

How the Czech passport compares

Passports ranked close to it on the Passport Index 2026.

  1. #5Austria passport coverAustria185
  2. #5Greece passport coverGreece185
  3. #5Malta passport coverMalta185
  4. #5Portugal passport coverPortugal185
  5. #5Switzerland passport coverSwitzerland185
  6. #6Hungary passport coverHungary184
  7. #6Malaysia passport coverMalaysia184

By region of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Europe44 of 45 countries
  • Americas33 of 35 countries
  • Oceania13 of 14 countries
  • Asia38 of 50 countries
  • Africa30 of 54 countries

All 198 destinations for Czech passport holders

198 of 198 destinations

Questions

How many countries can Czech passport holders visit without a visa?

123 countries need no visa at all, and 35 more give a visa at the airport or a quick online permit.

Where does the Czech Republic passport rank?

#6 of 199 passports, with 156 destinations reachable without applying ahead.

Which big countries can Czech passport holders visit visa-free?

Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Philippines Vietnam, and 118 more.

Where can Czech passport holders get a visa at the airport?

28 countries, including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia Egypt, and 24 more.

Which countries let Czech passport holders apply online?

31 countries, including India, United States, Pakistan Nigeria, and 27 more. Always use the official government website.

How many countries need an embassy visa for Czech passport holders?

16, including China, Sudan, Algeria Ghana, and 12 more. Apply weeks before you travel.

Can Czech passport holders visit the US, UK or Europe without a visa?

United States: eta needed; United Kingdom: eta needed; Canada: no visa needed; Australia: eta needed; Japan: no visa needed; France: no visa needed.

Which part of the world is easiest for Czech passport holders?

Europe: 98% of its countries let you in without applying first.

Which nearby countries can Czech passport holders visit easily?

Austria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.

Does the Czech Republic passport work for official or diplomatic travel?

Official and diplomatic passports often have their own rules. Each destination page shows them where they differ from a regular passport.

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