Embassy
Embassy of Poland, Prague
Prague
ul. Valdštejnská 8, 118 01 Praga 118 01
Czech Republic visa requirements for Polish citizens
Polish citizens can visit, live and work in the Czech Republic without a visa.
Passport
POL
Poland
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
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Consulate general
Polish Consulate, Ostrava
Ostrava
701 00 Ostrava, ul. Blahoslavova 4
Trips to Czech Republic
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Coming from Poland
- Plugs C ENo adapter
- 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 polish citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
Polish citizens can visit, live and work in the Czech Republic without a visa.
Do czech citizens need a visa for Poland?
Czech citizens do not need a visa for Poland. 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 polish citizens?
Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia Albania, and 3 more let polish 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 Poland passport?
It ranks #9 and reaches 153 destinations without applying ahead.
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