Czech Embassy in Pretoria
Embassy 
Czech Republic Pretoria, South Africa
- Address
- Pretorius Street 936, 0083 Arcadia
- Phone
- +27 12 431 2380
- Website
- mzv.cz
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 16 October 2023
The Czech embassy in Pretoria stands at Pretorius Street 936, 0083 Arcadia, in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa. It is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–12:00. Within 1 km there are 43 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Czech embassy in Pretoria
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Czech Republic
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Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
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Christmas Eve
The Czech embassy in Pretoria is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–12:00.
Czech Republic visa for South African citizens
South AfricaCzech Republic Visa required Czech Republic visa for citizens of South Africa
Czech RepublicSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Czech Republic
The Czech Republic requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the Czech embassy in Pretoria takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,607 | 2,411 | 195 | 7.5% | 27.8% |
| 2024 | 2,579 | 2,460 | 118 | 4.6% | 29.7% |
| 2025 | 2,673 | 2,602 | 71 | 2.7% | 25.4% |
2025 figures: 2,673 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at the Czech Republic’s embassy in Pretoria, and 2,602 visas were issued. 71 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 2.7%. The refusal rate fell by 1.9 points from 4.6% in 2024. Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (2,579).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 2.7% (2025) to 7.5% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in South Africa, 5.3% of applications were refused in 2025; the Czech Republic’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. The Czech Republic received the 13th largest number of applications of the 21 Schengen states represented here.
25.4% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of South Africa.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in PretoriaHill Street 255, 0002 Pretoria
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Embassy of Thailand in PretoriaHill Street 248, Pretoria
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High Commission of Australia in PretoriaOrient Street 292, 0083 Arcadia
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Embassy of Libya in PretoriaStanza Bobape Street 900, Pretoria
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High Commission of Uganda in PretoriaStanza Bobape Street 882, Pretoria
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Embassy of Mali in PretoriaPretorius Street 876, Pretoria
The Czech Republic’s other missions in South Africa
The Czech embassy in Pretoria is the only mission of the Czech Republic in South Africa on record. South Africa in turn has an embassy in Prague.
Good to know
About the Czech embassy in Pretoria
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Czech Republic in Pretoria.
Address and contact
Address: Pretorius Street 936, 0083 Arcadia. The record for the Czech embassy in Pretoria includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Czech citizens travelling to South Africa
Czech citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the Czech embassy in Pretoria is closed
Expect the Czech embassy in Pretoria to be shut on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day on Tuesday 17 November 2026, a holiday in the Czech Republic.
Before visiting the Czech embassy in Pretoria
Current procedures for the Czech embassy in Pretoria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Czech embassy in Pretoria
Within 1 km of the Czech embassy in Pretoria there are 43 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Czech Embassy in Pretoria?
The Czech embassy in Pretoria is at Pretorius Street 936, 0083 Arcadia.
What are the opening hours of the Czech Embassy in Pretoria?
The Czech embassy in Pretoria is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Czech Embassy in Pretoria open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Czech embassy in Pretoria do not include Saturday.
When is the Czech Embassy in Pretoria closed?
The Czech embassy in Pretoria closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the Czech Republic.
Do South African citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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