Entry Requirements and Visa for the Czech Republic

People

For travel with a tourist purpose.

For French Citizens

A valid passport or national identity card is sufficient. That said, the Czech Republic is part of (like its neighbors) the Schengen Area and is therefore theoretically border-control-free when arriving from another member country.

Other Nationalities

The same applies to Canadians, Swiss nationals, European Union citizens, and a few other nationalities. For other visitors, a Schengen visa valid for the 26 member states is required for a tourist stay of less than 3 months.

Long Stays

For European Union citizens and others exempt from a visa, any stay exceeding 3 months must theoretically be reported to the Foreign Police Services.

In Case of Offense

Vehicles

No special requirements for vehicles already circulating within the Schengen Area. However, be aware that to drive on Czech motorways and dual carriageways, a vignette is required, which can be purchased at border crossings or service stations. Payment must be made in cash (euros accepted) for validity periods ranging from 10 days (12 €) to one year (55 €). Without a vignette, you risk a fine.

Consulates

In France

Consulate General: 18 rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris. Tel.: 01 44 32 02 00.

Consulates in the regions:

The country also has 9 honorary consulates in the regions and overseas territories (plus Monaco).

• Bordeaux: 8 rue du Professeur André Lavignolle, 33000 Bordeaux. Tel.: 05 57 00 14 45.

• Dijon: 36 avenue Françoise Giroud, 21000 Dijon. Tel.: 03 80 30 30 33.

• Lille: 7 rue des Vicaires, 59000 Lille. Tel.: 03 20 42 84 34.

• Lyon: 86 rue Paul Bert, 69003 Lyon. Tel.: 07 81 05 23 03.

• Marseille: 4 rue d'Angkor, 13006 Marseille. Tel.: 09 63 40 16 77.

• Nantes: 2 rue Tournefort, 44000 Nantes. Tel.: 02 40 20 44 44.

• Strasbourg: 2 rue Baldung Grien, 67000 Strasbourg. Tel.: 06 78 93 62 34.

Also...

• Guadeloupe: 19 Convenance Gate, 97122 Baie-Mahault. Tel.: 05 90 32 72 72.

• Monaco: 15 av. de Grande Bretagne, MC 98 000 Monte Carlo. Tel.: (00 377) 93 50 46 60.

Other Countries

• Belgium:

• Canada:

• Switzerland: