South Africa passport → Czechia
Do South African citizens need a visa for Czechia?
Visa required in advance
South African passport holders need a visa for Czechia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Czechia at a glance
- Capital
- Prague
- Currency
- Czech koruna (CZK)
- Languages
- Czech, Slovak
- Calling code
- +420
- Region
- Eastern Europe
Czechia for other passports
- South AfricaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Europe for South African passport holders
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Czechia?
South African passport holders need a visa for Czechia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can South African citizens stay in Czechia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Czechia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.