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Czechia

Czech Republic

  • Prague
  • Europe
  • Czech

At a glance

Czechia: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Prague
Population
10,909,500
Area
78,871 km² · 30,452 sq mi
Languages
Czech
Currency
Czech Koruna (CZK)
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Calling code
+420
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.cz
Landlocked
Yes
More facts
Native name
Česko
Continent
Europe
Demonym
Czechs
Government
unitary parliamentary republic

Member of

  • European Union
  • NATO
  • OECD
  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Czechia visa requirements

Czechia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 92 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free92 passports

Visa required105 passports

Safety

Czechia safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated September 20, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Czechia: frequently asked questions

Czechia visa: do I need one?
Czechia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 92 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Czechia: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Czechia at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Czechia: what currency is used?
Currency in Czechia: Czech Koruna (CZK).
Czechia: what language do people speak?
Languages of Czechia: Czech.
Czechia: what is the capital?
The capital of Czechia is Prague.

At a glance

The flag

The flag has two horizontal stripes, white over red, with a blue triangle at the hoist; the colors are traditional Slavic colors.

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