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🇷🇺 Does a Russian need a visa for the Czech Republic 🇨🇿?
Entry not allowed. The Czech Republic does not currently admit Russian passport holders.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Russian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Czech Republic or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
The destination currently does not admit travellers with this passport, except in special cases decided by its authorities.
Check the official government website of the destination for exceptions.
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.
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
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Russia (C, F) works with sockets in the Czech Republic. Mains voltage differs (the Czech Republic: 230 V; Russia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering the Czech Republic →
Your embassy in the Czech Republic
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the Czech Republic, contact the embassy of Russia:
- Embassy of Russia, Prague · Ukrajinských Hrdinů, 36 · czech.mid.ru
- Consulate-General of Russia, Brno · brno.mid.ru
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near the Czech Republic for Russian passport holders
- 🇦🇹 Austria — Visa required
- 🇭🇺 Hungary — Visa required
- 🇸🇰 Slovakia — Visa required
- 🇸🇮 Slovenia — Visa required
The other way round
🇨🇿 Czech passport holders visiting Russia: Czech passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Russian passport at a glance
All destinations for Russia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for the Czech Republic →
Questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic does not currently admit Russian passport holders.
Does a Czech need a visa for Russia?
Czech passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.