Czech Republic

Embassies and consulates in the Czech Republic

embassies in Prague

Diplomatic missions from 90 countries are based in the Czech Republic, 104 missions in all (84 embassies, 9 consulates, 10 honorary consulates and 1 other office). All 84 embassies are in the capital, Prague. Consulates are also found in Brno, Ostrava and České Budějovice.

Europe EU member Schengen area

Czech Republic

Capital
Prague
Population
10,886,878
Currency
Czech Koruna (CZK)
Calling code
+420
Languages
Czech, Slovak
  • 104missions
  • 84embassies
  • 9consulates
  • 10honorary consulates
Visa-free: 118 destinations#28 in the world

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All missions in Czech Republic

Other cities in the Czech Republic

Outside Prague, missions are found in Brno (10), Ostrava (2), České Budějovice (1) and Pardubice (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Austria 4
  2. Finland 3
  3. Poland 3
  4. Estonia 2
  5. Greece 2
  6. Croatia 2
  7. Italy 2
  8. Morocco 2
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Visa rules for the Czech Republic

How the world’s passports enter Czech Republic198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Czech Republic visa guide · 24 visa types

Visa rules

The Czech Republic belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for the Czech Republic. As a Schengen state, the Czech Republic counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Czech Republic

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)2,0651,877
Student (F, M)449499
Exchange (J)1,6601,516
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)807955
Transit and crew (C, D)297218
Diplomatic and official (A, G)589602
Fiancé(e) (K)358
Total5,9025,675
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)8.0%8.7%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 5,675 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of the Czech Republic, the 108th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 33%, exchange visitor visas 27% and work and treaty visas 17%. That is 4% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (5,902).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of the Czech Republic received 1,707, 13% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 8.7% for citizens of the Czech Republic in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 8.0%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Czech Republic

The Czech Republic’s own missions abroad

Czech Republic’s embassies abroad (277)

In the other direction, the Czech Republic runs 277 missions in 119 countries. Its largest networks are in the United States (26), Germany (11), Italy (11), France (9) and Austria (8).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Czech Republic

  • Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 84 embassies are in the capital, Prague. The largest foreign networks in the Czech Republic are those of Austria (4), Finland (3), Poland (3), Estonia (2) and Greece (2).

Travel advice for the Czech Republic

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to the Czech Republic: the US State Department rates the Czech Republic at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 7 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Czech Republic (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Czech Republic (updated 13 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in the Czech Republic?

Austria, with 4 missions, followed by Finland (3).

Do I need a visa for the Czech Republic?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for the Czech Republic; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in the Czech Republic closed?

On the Czech Republic’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Is the Czech Republic in the Schengen area?

Yes. The Czech Republic is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.