South Africa
Czech Republic
Czech Republic visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
The Czech Republic requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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 South Africa
The Czech Republic has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Czech Republic: visa decisions in South Africa
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,607 | 2,411 | 195 | 7.5% | 27.8% |
| 2024 | 2,579 | 2,460 | 118 | 4.6% | 29.7% |
| 2025 | 2,673 | 2,602 | 71 | 2.7% | 25.4% |
In 2025, the Czech Republic’s embassy and consulates in South Africa (Pretoria) received 2,673 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,602. 2.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 4.6%: the rate fell by 1.9 points. Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (2,579).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.3% of the applications lodged in South Africa that year, from 1.8% at the consulates of Greece to 21.9% at those of Croatia. the Czech Republic’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. The Czech Republic was the 13th most applied-for Schengen state in South Africa.
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 South Africa, 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 South Africa
Czech RepublicSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South African citizens can stay in the Czech Republic
How long South African 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 South African citizens apply
In South Africa, applications go to the Czech embassy in Pretoria, 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 South African 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 South African citizens
Poland, Germany, Slovakia and Austria require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Czech citizens travelling to South Africa
No visa is needed by Czech citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Czech embassy in South Africa?
The Czech embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
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 South Africa?
No visa is needed by Czech citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter the Czech Republic visa-free?
No; South African 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.