Czech Embassy in London
Embassy 
Czech Republic London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Kensington Palace Gardens 26-30, W8 4QY London
- Phone
- +44 20 7243 7900
- london@mzv.gov.cz
- Website
- mzv.gov.cz
- Fax
- +44 20 7243 7926
Head of mission: Vaclav Bartuska
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Record last updated on 5 November 2025
The Czech embassy in London stands at Kensington Palace Gardens 26-30, W8 4QY London, in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays. The Czech Republic admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Czech embassy in London
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's 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 London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Czech Republic visa for British citizens
United KingdomCzech Republic Visa-free, 90 days Czech Republic visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Czech RepublicUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Czech Republic
The Czech Republic admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,398 | 3,342 | 55 | 1.6% | 48.4% |
| 2024 | 3,342 | 3,277 | 65 | 1.9% | 50.5% |
| 2025 | 2,634 | 2,528 | 105 | 4.0% | 45.7% |
In 2025, the Czech Republic’s embassy in London received 2,634 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,528. 105 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 4.0%. In 2024 it had been 1.9%: the rate rose by 2.0 points. Applications fell by 21% compared with 2024 (3,342).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 1.6% (2023) to 4.0% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in the United Kingdom, 10.5% of applications were refused in 2025; the Czech Republic’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. The Czech Republic received the 19th largest number of applications of the 28 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 45.7% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of the United Kingdom.
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
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Embassy of Slovakia in LondonKensington Palace Gardens 25, London
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Embassy of Russia in LondonKensington Palace Gardens 6-7, London
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High Commission of Guyana in LondonPalace Court 3, W2 4LP London
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Embassy of Lebanon in LondonKensington Palace Gardens 21, London
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Embassy Branch Office of Spain in London20 Draycott Place SW3 2RZ, London
The Czech Republic’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Consulate General of Czech Republic in Manchester
Brindley Road 4, M16 9HQ Manchester
- Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Peterborough
Rivergate Arcade 27, PE1 1EL Peterborough
- Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Edinburgh
Eskside West 14, EH21 6PL Edinburgh
All missions of Czech Republic in the United Kingdom (4)
The Czech embassy in London is one of 4 missions of the Czech Republic in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Manchester. Honorary consulates: Peterborough and Edinburgh. The United Kingdom in turn has an embassy in Prague.
Good to know
About the Czech embassy in London
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Czech Republic in London. The head of mission on record is Vaclav Bartuska.
Address and contact
Address: Kensington Palace Gardens 26-30, W8 4QY London. The record for the Czech embassy in London includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Czech citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Czech citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
When the Czech embassy in London is closed
Expect the Czech embassy in London to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 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 London
Current procedures for the Czech embassy in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Czech embassy in London
Within 1 km of the Czech embassy in London there are 22 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Czech Embassy in London?
The Czech embassy in London is at Kensington Palace Gardens 26-30, W8 4QY London.
What are the opening hours of the Czech Embassy in London?
The Czech embassy in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Czech Embassy in London open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Czech embassy in London do not include Saturday.
When is the Czech Embassy in London closed?
The Czech embassy in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the Czech Republic.
Do British citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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