What is the best time to visit Czechia?

The best time to visit Czechia depends on your priorities. Many travellers visit year-round, though spring and autumn typically offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds at popular attractions like Lednice Valtice. Check weather patterns for Europe before booking.

What currency does Czechia use?

Czechia uses the Czech koruna (Kč). Exchange at banks or airports, and withdraw from ATMs with your debit card. Credit cards are accepted in most tourist areas.

What food should I try in Czechia?

Svíčková na Smetaně is one of Czechia's most iconic dishes. Other must-try foods include Vepřo-Knedlo-Zelo and Czech Svíčková Guláš. Eat where locals eat for the best experience.

How many countries can visit Czechia visa-free?

93 countries can enter Czechia without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. Check the full list and your specific requirements above.

Is Czechia safe for tourists?

Czechia is generally safe for tourists with normal precautions. As in any country, stay aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying expensive items, and use registered transport. Check current government travel advisories before your trip.

Czechia Visa Requirements

Do you need a visa for Czechia? 93 passports enter visa-free, usually for up to 90 days. Find your passport below.

Czechia visa requirements

Visa-free

105

Visa required

Czechia offers visa-free entry to 93 countries, with most stays allowed for up to 90 days. The remaining 105 passport holders need to apply at an embassy.

Countries that can visit Czechia visa-free

93 countries can enter without a visa, usually for up to 90 days.

Europe

Asia

United Arab Emirates90d

Americas

Oceania

Other

AD90d

Antigua and Barbuda90d

Bahamas90d

Barbados90d

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina90d

Brunei90d

Bulgaria

Costa Rica90d

Cyprus

DM90d

El Salvador90d

Estonia

Grenada90d

Guatemala90d

Honduras90d

Hong Kong90d

Israel90d

Kiribati90d

KN90d

Kosovo90d

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macau90d

Malta

Mauritius90d

MC90d

MH90d

Micronesia90d

Montenegro90d

Nicaragua90d

North Macedonia90d

Panama90d

Paraguay90d

PW90d

Saint Lucia90d

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90d

Samoa90d

Serbia90d

Seychelles90d

Slovakia

Slovenia

SM90d

Solomon Islands90d

Taiwan90d

Timor-Leste90d

Tonga90d

Trinidad and Tobago90d

TV90d

Ukraine90d

Uruguay90d

VA90d

Venezuela90d

Capital

Prague

Language

Czech, Slovak

Currency

Czech koruna (Kč)

Population

10.9M

Timezone

UTC+01:00

Visa-free access

93 countries

Travelling to Czechia

The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to.

Czechia is located in Central Europe, Europe. The capital is Prague, and the official languages are Czech and Slovak. The local currency is the Czech koruna (Kč). With a population of 10.9M, Czechia is a mid-sized country in Europe.

Top places to visit in Czechia

Lednice Valtice

For 250 years, the Liechtenstein family turned 283 square kilometers of Moravian flatland into a single designed landscape, two palaces, artificial lakes, and twenty-three follies including Europe's n

Cesky Krumlov

The Rosenbergs, the Eggenbergs, the Schwarzenbergs, and Egon Schiele all left something in Český Krumlov. The Baroque theatre they left behind still has its original stage machinery. The town below th

Saint John Of Nepomuk Church

An architect built a pilgrimage church whose entire plan is composed of fives, for a saint with a five-starred crown, in a style he invented by combining Gothic structure with Baroque space. Nobody el

Jewish Quarter Prague

The names of 77,297 Bohemian and Moravian Jews who were killed in the Holocaust are written by hand on the walls of the Pinkas Synagogue. The Old-New Synagogue next to it has been in use since the 127

Charles Bridge

Thirty baroque statues flank this 14th-century Gothic sandstone span over the Vltava River; commissioned by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in 1357 to connect the Old Town with the Lesser Quarter; cross at 5 am when the pre-dawn mist obscures the bridge ends; the only sound is the rhythmic echoing of footsteps on granite cobbles and the distant splashing of the river weir.

Prague Castle

The world largest coherent castle complex spans 70 hectares and serves as a 9th-century palimpsest of Romanesque; Gothic; and Renaissance architecture; the seat of Czech monarchs and presidents for over a millennium; arrive at the Hradčany square at opening; the changing of the guard ceremony provides a sharp; metallic clatter against the silence of the massive courtyards while the scent of old masonry lingers.

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Before you go to Czechia

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Czechia immigration may refuse entry otherwise.

Proof of onward travel

Carry a return or onward flight ticket. Airlines and border officers may ask to see it before allowing you to board or enter.

Currency: Czech koruna

The local currency is Kč. Exchange major currencies at the airport or city banks. ATMs are widely available in urban areas.

Language: Czech

Czech is the primary language. English is spoken in tourist areas and major cities.

Power & connectivity

Check Czechia's plug type and voltage before packing. Buy a local SIM card at the airport for affordable data.

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Czechia — your questions

It depends on your passport. 93 countries can enter Czechia visa-free. Everyone else needs an embassy visa. Use the WorldCurio visa checker for your specific passport.