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Russia visa for Czech citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa up to 30 days

Russia requires a visa from Czech citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at czech.mid.ru

Which Russia visa?

Unified electronic visa (e-visa)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
Processing time
No more than 4 calendar days from submission

Apply on Unified e-visa (MFA of Russia)

All visa types for Russia

Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).

Russian missions in the Czech Republic

All missions of Russia in Czech Republic

Russia has 2 missions in the Czech Republic, with its embassy in Prague. Consulates: Brno.

Russian citizens travelling to the Czech Republic

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Travel advice for Russia

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Czech citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Czech citizens can stay in Russia

Czech citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.

How Czech citizens apply

The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Czech citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Russia’s neighbours for Czech citizens

Georgia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Czech citizens visa-free. China and North Korea require Czech citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Russian citizens travelling to the Czech Republic

Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Czech Republic.

Frequently asked questions

Do Czech citizens need a visa for Russia?

Russia requires a visa from Czech citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

How long can Czech citizens stay in Russia?

Czech citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.

Where is the Russian embassy in the Czech Republic?

The Russian embassy in the Czech Republic is in Prague; there is also a consulate in Brno.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?

Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Czech Republic.

Can Czech citizens enter Russia visa-free?

No; Czech citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.

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.