NEWS FLASH: Czech Republic Restores Visa Free Travel For Canadians

Canadian citizens do not require a visa to visit to the Czech Republic. As of May 1, 2004, holders of valid Canadian passports can enter the Czech Republic for visits up to 90 days. Visitors are prohibited from engaging in gainful employment during this time. Passports must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned date of departure from the Czech Republic. For stays of longer than 30 days, please ensure that you register with the local Alien Police authority.

NEWS FLASH: U.S. citizens to pay more for long-term visas in Czech Republic

U.S. citizens have to pay more for long-term visas for the stay over 90 days in the Czech Republic as the fees will rise from 1,500 to 2,500 crowns as of June 1, 2003.

For shorter stays under three months, American citizens do not need Czech visas.

Contact the nearest Czech embassy or consulate for the latest up-to-date visa information prior to your trip!

Czech missions In Canada:

• Embassy of the Czech Republic, 251 Cooper Street, Ottawa ON K2P 0G2 phone: (613) 562 3875, fax: (613) 562 3878 Office hours: Mo-Fri 09:00 - 12:00
• Consulat General de la Republique Tcheque, 1305 Ave.des Pins, Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1B2 phone: (514) 849 4495, fax: (514) 849 4117 Office hours: Mo-Fri 09:00 - 12:00

Travel Advisory:

• U.S. embassy in Prague
• State Department (U.S.)
• Department of Foreign Affairs (Canada)
• Canadian embassy in Prague
• Foreign & Commonwealth Office (U.K.)
• British embassy in Prague
• British Council

Czech Embassies

• US: 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW, Washington, DC (202) 274-9100, fax: (202) 966-8540 or 244-2147
• Canada: 541 Sussex Dr. Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario (613) 562-3875