New Zealand
Czech Republic
Czech Republic visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for the Czech Republic, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mzv.cz
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Czech citizens travelling to New Zealand
Czech RepublicNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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).
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in the Czech Republic
New Zealand citizens may stay in the Czech Republic for up to 90 days. Days in the Czech Republic count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
the Czech Republic and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of New Zealand citizens in the Czech Republic count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
The Czech Republic’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Poland, Germany, Slovakia and Austria admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Czech citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, Czech citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for the Czech Republic, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in the Czech Republic?
New Zealand citizens can stay in the Czech Republic for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Czech citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Before flying to New Zealand, Czech citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can New Zealand citizens enter the Czech Republic visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter the Czech Republic without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.