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If you’re planning a trip to The Czech Republic and wondering whether or not you need to apply for ETIAS, you have come to the right place!
Millions of people travel to the Czech Republic each and every year, visiting amazing landmarks like Prague Castle, and enjoying the country’s historic beer and tantalizing folk music.
If you’re one of the many travelers planning a trip to Czechia, there are a few things that you need to know to properly prepare and make your trip a success… and one of those is ETIAS.
This article will explain everything you need to know about ETIAS and how it applies to your upcoming visit to Prague, Pilsen, or wherever else you may be visiting in this wonderful country!
From 2026 on, you will need ETIAS to visit the Czech Republic if you are from a visa-exempt country (this includes the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and others).
If you have a Czech/Schengen passport, are a citizen of the Czech Republic, or hold a valid Schengen visa, you do not need ETIAS.
Additionally, if you are a citizen of a country that is not visa-exempt (China, India, Russia, and others), you do not need ETIAS either.
It is important to note that ETIAS is not a visa. ETIAS is an authorization to travel into the Schengen area.
If you hold a valid Czech visa (or Schengen visa), you do not need to apply for ETIAS. When it comes to visas and ETIAS, it’s a “one or the other” situation.
Additionally, Schengen nationals do not need ETIAS.
Applying for an ETIAS for your trip to the Czech Republic should only take 10-20 minutes and can be done entirely online.
Just follow a few simple steps:
Your approved ETIAS is valid for up to three years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. When it’s time to reapply, simply repeat the steps above.
According to the EU website, a valid ETIAS allows you to travel throughout the Schengen area and Cyprus. With that being said, it does not guarantee entry. Border guards can still deny you entry.