Minors are allowed to travel on their parents' passports up until aged 15 years.

(a) EU and EEA nationals, and those who do not require visas, whose stay will exceed 30 days, must register with the Alien and Border Police within 30 days of arrival. All other nationals must register with the Alien and Border Police within three days of arrival, regardless of intended length of stay. Generally, accommodation providers will arrange this for their guests. (b) British Overseas Citizens require visas as do holders of British Travel Documents (blue) under the 1951 Geneva Convention, and holders of British Travel Documents (brown) for tourism and business trips, and must apply in person.

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay without visa or for at least three months beyond expiry date of visa if applicable, except for:
(a) 1. EU/EEA nationals (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Swiss nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU and EEA nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU/EEA nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU/EEA Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.

Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. British nationals with a valid passport;
(b) 2. nationals listed in the chart above and nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Korea (Rep), Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for up to 90 days;
(c) nationals of Bulgaria, Romania and Singapore for up to 30 days;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours and not leaving the airport, providing holding onward tickets and relevant travel documentation. *Airport transit/transit visas are, however, always required for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and the Syrian Arab Republic (this does not apply if the above national holds a valid residence visa or permit of any EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway, or holds a permanent or long-term residence permit in Andorra, Canada, Japan, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland or the USA);
(e) holders of a UN laissez-passer for as long as is necessary.

EU citizens may apply if intending to stay longer than three months, for a temporary or permanent resident permit with the Alien and Border Police in the Czech Republic. The process will take about 60 days. Alternatively, applications may be filed with diplomatic missions abroad (processing time: up to 180 days). The issue of the permit is not a condition for the stay.

All documents must be submitted in both original form, plus one photocopy.

Single-entry, Multiple-entry, Single-transit, Double-transit, Multiple-transit and Airport-transit. Prices vary according to the nationality of the applicant and according to currency rates. For UK nationals, single-entry visas cost £18, multiple-entry visas cost £69, for stays not exceeding 90 days. Single-transit/double-transit: £18. There are no visa fees for nationals of Albania, Ecuador, Japan, Seychelles, South Africa and Turkey, or for children under 15 years of age.

Single- and multiple-entry: Six months from date of issue for a visit of a specified period not exceeding 90 days. Transit (single, double and multiple-transit): Six months from date of issue for a visit of a specified period not exceeding five days.

Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information for details. Please note that some nationals must apply in person for a visa and submit slightly different application requirements (see below). Check with the Embassy for further details.

(a) One original application form. (b) One recent passport-size photo (attach with glue; do not staple). (c) Passport valid for at least 90 days beyond the requested length of visa, with at least one blank page and a photocopy of the data page. Children included on their parents' passports are permitted to travel with their parents up to the age of 15, from when they will require a separate passport. (d) Fee (payable in cash, by banker’s draft or by postal order). (e) Proof of sufficient funds (eg recent bank statement or letter from host or sponsor). (f) Postal applications should be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope pre-paid for special delivery. (g) Valid travel insurance policy covering emergency hospital treatment and repatriation. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter from employer or invitation letter from company in the Czech Republic. Student: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter from school or college confirming that you are a student and confirmation of available accommodation.

Seven (in person); 14 (by post); maximum 30.

Embassy of the Czech Republic in the UK
26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY, UK
Tel: (020) 7243 1115 or (09069) 101 060 (24-hour recorded visa information; calls cost £1 per minute).
Website: www.mzv.cz/london
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 0830-1715; Fri 0830-1600; Mon-Fri 0900-1100 (visa application); 1315-1500 (visa collection).

Embassy of the Czech Republic in the USA
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 274 9100 (general) or 9123 (consular).
Website: www.mzv.cz/washington