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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for the Czech Republic 🇨🇿?

Visa required

Yes. Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for the Czech Republic, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Czech Republic before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Czech Republic or its official government website before you travel.

Czech Republic is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in Ethiopia

If you live in Ethiopia, visas for the Czech Republic are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Czech Republic at a glance

Capital: Prague · Currency: Czech koruna (CZK, Kč) · Official languages: Czech, Slovak · Calling code: +420

U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Czech Republic: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 28 April 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C, E, F); for type J, L plugs bring a travel adapter for the Czech Republic's sockets (C, E). Mains voltage differs (the Czech Republic: 230 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

🇨🇿 Czech passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Czech passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

13visa-free
0ETA
28visa on arrival
48e-Visa
109visa required

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Questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for the Czech Republic, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Czech Republic before travelling.

Does a Czech need a visa for Ethiopia?

Czech passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.