Embassy
Embassy of Germany, Prague
Prague
Vlašská 19, Postbox 88, 118 01 Praha 1
Czech Republic visa requirements for German citizens
German citizens can visit, live and work in the Czech Republic without a visa.
Passport
DEU
Germany
Going to
CZE
Czech Republic
Free to visit, live and work
Visit using another Schengen country's long-stay visa or residence permit.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in the Czech Republic.
Ways into Czech Republic
Some passports allow visa-free visits. Others need a visa.
Visa not requiredVisit with Schengen permissionVisit using another Schengen country's long-stay visa or residence permit.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your visa or residence permit is still valid.
- Carry it with your valid passport.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Valid Schengen long-stay visa or permit
- Stay up to 90 days in any 180 days in other Schengen countries.
- This does not give permission to work or live in Czechia.
Visa requiredSchengen tourist visaA short visit visa for tourists who need a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €90
- Processing
- 45 days
How to apply
- Find the Czech consulate or visa centre handling your application.
- Book an appointment.
- Submit your form, documents and fee.
- Give fingerprints unless exempt.
- Collect your passport after the decision.
Documents required
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Signed form and recent photo
- Travel plans
- Accommodation and money proof
- Departure booking and home ties
- Insurance covering at least 30000 EUR
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- Usually takes 15 days; your visa may allow fewer than 90 in 180 days.
- Russian and Belarusian people can apply only under listed exceptions.
Sources (36)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of the Interior — Entry of Foreign Nationals
- Interior Ministry Information Portal — Visa-free Stays and Bilateral Agreements
- Foreign Ministry — Visa Free Regime
- Foreign Ministry — Tourism
- Foreign Ministry — Airport Transit Visa
- Foreign Ministry — Business
- Foreign Ministry — Visiting Family or Friends
- Foreign Ministry — Medical and Spa Treatment
- Foreign Ministry — Employment
- Foreign Ministry — Long-term Visa
- Foreign Ministry — Entrepreneurship
- Foreign Ministry — Study
- Foreign Ministry — Seasonal Employment
- Foreign Ministry — Visa Fees
- Foreign Ministry — Passport
- Foreign Ministry — Financial Means
- Foreign Ministry — Travel Medical Insurance
- Czech Embassy in Washington — Short-term Schengen Visa
- Czech Embassy in Washington — Schengen Visa Questions
- Czech Embassy in Washington — European Union Family Members
- Czech Embassy in London — Visas
- Czech Embassy in New Delhi — Applying for a Short-term Visa
- Czech Embassy in Yerevan — Short-stay Study or Research
- Interior Ministry — Long-term Study Visa
- Interior Ministry — Study Residence Permit
- Interior Ministry — Employee Card
- Interior Ministry — Blue Card
- Interior Ministry — Seasonal Employment Visa
- Interior Ministry — Family-purpose Visa
- Interior Ministry — Family Reunification
- Interior Ministry — Working Holiday
- Foreign Ministry — Working Holiday Agreements
- Foreign Ministry — Russian and Belarusian Visa Services, Updated 10 November 2026
- Foreign Ministry — Restricted Visa Services, English Overview
- Study in Czechia — Visas and Residence Permits
- European Union — Official ETIAS Status and Questions
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Trips to Czech Republic
Day-by-day itineraries by snuck, shaped around you.
Coming from Germany
- Plugs C EAdapter for some
- MoneyCZK Kč
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageCzech
- Emergency112 or 158 police112 or 155 ambulance
Planning your Czech Republic trip
- Historic townsEntire towns preserve rich architecture shaped by the many communities that lived and worked here.
- Castles, monasteries and mansionsThe country has hundreds of ancient castles, monasteries and stately mansions.
- Forests and mountainsNatural landscapes complement the country's historic buildings and towns.
Scams to watch for in Czech Republic
- Crowd and public transport pickpocketingThieves take wallets and other valuables in crowds. Some groups in Prague jostle and surround passengers to distract them, especially when people board or leave transport.
- Misleading currency exchange offersAn office advertises 0% commission or a good-looking rate but gives a much worse return. The attractive rate may apply only to large exchanges, or the board may highlight the wrong side of the transaction. Staff may falsely say a printed receipt means you cannot cancel.
- Taxi detours and inflated billsA driver takes a longer route to raise the fare or presents an inflated bill. Visitors who do not speak Czech are frequent targets.
About Czech Republic
Czechia is a landlocked republic in Central Europe, bordering Germany, Poland and Austria.
- Capital
- Prague
- Money
- Czech koruna (Kč)
- Languages
- Czech, Slovak
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +420
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Questions
Do german citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
German citizens can visit, live and work in the Czech Republic without a visa.
Do czech citizens need a visa for Germany?
Czech citizens do not need a visa for Germany. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to the Czech Republic?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Czech Republic are easier for german citizens?
Austria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia Slovenia, and 3 more let german citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Czech Republic?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in the Czech Republic?
Czech koruna (Kč). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Czech Republic?
Czech and Slovak.
How strong is the Germany passport?
It ranks #6 and reaches 156 destinations without applying ahead.
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