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Czech Republic visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
The Czech Republic requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Czech Republic visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mzv.cz
Which Czech Republic visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination.
All visa types for Czech Republic
The Czech Republic’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the Czech Republic states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Czech missions in China
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- Consulate General of Czech Republic in Shanghai
娄山关路 83, 上海
- Consulate General of Czech Republic in Chengdu Today · Closed
All missions of Czech Republic in China
The Czech Republic has 3 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai and Chengdu.
Czech Republic: visa decisions in China
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,916 | 9,735 | 1,181 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| 2024 | 15,307 | 14,527 | 780 | 5.1% | 3.7% |
| 2025 | 17,872 | 17,372 | 500 | 2.8% | 16.1% |
In 2025, the Czech Republic’s embassy and consulates in China (Beijing and Shanghai) received 17,872 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 17,372. 2.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 5.1%: the rate fell by 2.3 points. Applications rose by 17% compared with 2024 (15,307).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.0% of the applications lodged in China that year, from 1.3% at the consulates of Luxembourg to 19.3% at those of Malta. the Czech Republic’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. The Czech Republic was the 17th most applied-for Schengen state in China.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in China, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
Czech citizens travelling to China
Czech RepublicChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Czech Republic
Travel advice for the Czech Republic
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from China to the Czech Republic, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in the Czech Republic
How long Chinese citizens may stay in the Czech Republic is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Czech embassy in Beijing and the consulates in Shanghai and Chengdu, or to a visa centre acting for the Czech Republic; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Czech Republic.
the Czech Republic and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Czech Republic lets Chinese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Czech Republic when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Czech Republic’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Poland, Germany, Slovakia and Austria require Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Czech citizens travelling to China
Czech citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. The rule is the same in both directions between China and the Czech Republic.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Czech embassy in China?
The Czech embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai and Chengdu.
How much does the Czech Republic tourist visa cost?
The Czech Republic’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination.
Do Czech citizens need a visa for China?
Czech citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Can Chinese citizens enter the Czech Republic visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.