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Czech Republic visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Czech Republic.
- Where to apply
- 7 missions
- Visa guide
- Czech Republic visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mzv.gov.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.
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- Student visa Maximum stay: For the length of studies; renewed in Czechia before expiry.
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 Turkey
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- Consulate General of Czech Republic in Istanbul
Abdi İpekçi Caddesi 71, 34367 İstanbul
Today 08:00–16:30 -
- Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Izmir (1474. Sokak)
1474. Sokak 1, 35220 İzmir
Today 09:00–17:00 -
- Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Antalya (807. Sokak)
807. Sokak 1, 07070 Antalya
Today · Closed -
All missions of Czech Republic in Turkey
The Czech Republic has 7 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Mersin, Izmir and Antalya.
Czech Republic: visa decisions in Turkey
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,855 | 12,586 | 3,267 | 20.6% | 37.8% |
| 2024 | 21,118 | 16,026 | 5,086 | 24.1% | 41.1% |
| 2025 | 24,042 | 19,801 | 4,234 | 17.6% | 46.2% |
In 2025, the Czech Republic’s embassy and consulates in Turkey (Istanbul and Ankara) received 24,042 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 19,801. The refusal rate was 17.6%. The refusal rate fell by 6.5 points from 24.1% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 14% compared with 2024 (21,118).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 14.6% of the applications lodged in Turkey that year, from 3.5% at the consulates of Portugal to 35.5% at those of Lithuania. the Czech Republic’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. The Czech Republic was the 11th most applied-for Schengen state in Turkey.
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 Turkey, 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 Turkey
Czech RepublicTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey 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 Turkey 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).
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in the Czech Republic
How long Turkish 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 Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Czech embassy in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul, 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 Turkish 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 Turkish citizens
Poland, Germany, Slovakia and Austria require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Czech citizens travelling to Turkey
No visa is needed by Czech citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Czech Republic.
Where is the Czech embassy in Turkey?
The Czech embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there is also a consulate in Istanbul.
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 Turkey?
No visa is needed by Czech citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter the Czech Republic visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.