Visa Requirements
Do South African citizens need a visa for Czechia?
Official Requirement
Visa required
for South Africa citizens travelling to Czechia
Visitors who require a visa must apply through the nearest Czech embassy or consulate before travelling.
Checked 26 September 2026
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
Embassy Application Only
Czechia does not offer online visa applications. You'll need to apply in person at the nearest Czechia embassy or consulate. Contact the diplomatic mission for the current document checklist and appointment availability.
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The short answer
South African citizens need a visa arranged in advance to enter Czechia. A visa has to be obtained before travelling to Czechia. Processing takes the processing time for Schengen visa applications is 15 days, and most applications can be processed earlier. In individual cases it can be extended to up to 45 days, mainly when further examination is needed. Bring a valid passport, a fully filled-out and signed application form, a recent photograph, payment of the visa fee, biometric data (fingerprints), except for children under 12, supporting documents on the purpose of stay, such as a trip reservation, travel agency confirmation, or plan of journey, proof of accommodation and financial means, a document proving your intention to leave the Schengen area, usually a ticket reservation plus proof of ties at home and travel medical insurance. This was last checked on 26 September 2026.
At a glance
Key facts for South African citizens visiting Czechia
- Requirement
- Visa required
- Processing time
- The processing time for Schengen visa applications is 15 days, and most applications can be processed earlier. In individual cases it can be extended to up to 45 days, mainly when further examination is needed.
- Documents
- A valid passport
- A fully filled-out and signed application form
- A recent photograph
- Payment of the visa fee
- Biometric data (fingerprints), except for children under 12
- Supporting documents on the purpose of stay, such as a trip reservation, travel agency confirmation, or plan of journey
- Proof of accommodation and financial means
- A document proving your intention to leave the Schengen area, usually a ticket reservation plus proof of ties at home
- Travel medical insurance
- Conditions
- A Schengen visa for tourism covers individual or organised tourism. Applications are generally filed in person at a consulate or visa centre, and can be submitted 6 months at the earliest and 15 days at the latest before the trip. An application is only admissible with a valid passport, a signed form, a recent photograph, the fee paid, and fingerprints collected. Children aged 12 to 15 must attend with a parent or legal guardian. Visa holders must tell the consulate about changes to their travel arrangements, and a visa does not automatically grant entry: border officers may ask for proof of accommodation, finances, and a return ticket.
Step by step
How South African citizens enter Czechia
Find the consulate or visa centre where you will apply
Schedule an appointment, usually by e-mail, following the consulate's own guidance
File the application in person with your passport, form, photograph, fee, fingerprints, supporting documents, and travel medical insurance
Wait for the decision, which normally takes 15 days
Collect your passport with the visa, or authorise someone else to collect it
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Questions
What South African citizens ask about entering Czechia
Yes. South African citizens need a visa arranged before travelling to Czechia. This was last checked on 26 September 2026.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
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Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 26 September 2026.
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