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Czech Republic visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Czech Republic.
- Where to apply
- 4 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
For the tourist visa, the Czech Republic’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. 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 Russia
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- Consulate General of Czech Republic in Saint Petersburg
Тверская улица 5, 191015 Санкт-Петербург
Today · Closed - Consulate General of Czech Republic in Yekaterinburg
улица Гоголя 15, 620075 Екатеринбург
Today · Closed - Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Khanty-Mansiysk
улица Мира 38, 628012 Ханты-Мансийск
Today · Closed
All missions of Czech Republic in Russia
The Czech Republic has 4 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Saint Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Khanty-Mansiysk.
Czech Republic: visa decisions in Russia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 283 | 262 | 18 | 6.4% | 61.5% |
| 2024 | 170 | 148 | 21 | 12.4% | 56.1% |
| 2025 | 175 | 155 | 19 | 10.9% | 50.3% |
In 2025, the Czech Republic’s embassy and consulates in Russia (Moscow) received 175 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 155. 10.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 12.4%. Applications rose by 3% compared with 2024 (170).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 6.4% of the applications lodged in Russia that year, from 0.9% at the consulates of the Netherlands to 19.8% at those of Malta. the Czech Republic’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. The Czech Republic was the 23rd most applied-for Schengen state in Russia.
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 Russia, 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 Russia
Czech RepublicRussia e-Visa Russia 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.
For a trip from Russia to the Czech Republic, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in the Czech Republic
How long Russian 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 Russian citizens apply
In Russia, applications go to the Czech embassy in Moscow and the consulates in Saint Petersburg and Yekaterinburg, 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 Russian 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 Russian citizens
Poland, Germany, Slovakia and Austria require Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Czech citizens travelling to Russia
Czech citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Czech Republic.
Where is the Czech embassy in Russia?
The Czech embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there are also consulates in Saint Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.
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 Russia?
Czech citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Can Russian citizens enter the Czech Republic visa-free?
No; Russian 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.