Russia for citizens of Czechia

🔑 How to enter to Russia from Czechia

To enter Russia, Czech citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Russia, check whether your Czech passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Russia and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Czech passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Czech passport. You are allowed to stay in Russia for 16 days.

✅ Requirements for Czech citizens to visit Russia with tourist visa

• Czech citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Russia. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Czech citizens on the territory of Russia is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Czechia must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Russia.

A Russian tourist visa is required for Czech citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Russia, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Russian tourist visa online.

🏢 List of Embassies and Consulates of Russia in Czechia

Embassy of Russia in Prague

Consular Division of the Russian Embassy in Prague

Consulate General in Brno

Consulate General in Karlovy Vary

👉 All Embassies of Russia

✅ How to apply for Russia tourist visa from Czechia

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

🏢 Czech Embassies and Consulates in Russia

Embassy of Czech Republic in Moscow for Russia

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Czechia require a visa to visit the Russia?

   Czech citizens do not need a visa to visit the Russia.

2. How long Czech citizens are allowed to stay in Russia without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Russia for citizens of Czechia for a visa-free stay is 16 days.

3. What happens if a Czech passport holder stays in Russia longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Russia is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Russia is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Czechia need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Russia without a visa?

   Russian immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Czech citizens to enter Russia without a visa?

   Czech citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Russia.

6. Can Czech work or study during the visa-free stay in Russia?

   The Russia visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Russia Czech citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.