🇳🇿 New Zealand passport 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
No visa needed
- Stay up to 90 days
- No visa fee
No — New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Czech Republic. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board for Czech Republic
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 3 months beyond your Schengen stay
- Onward or return ticket RequiredProof of onward/return travel required at border
- Proof of funds RequiredApprox. €100 per day of stay (varies by country)
- Travel insurance RequiredMin. €30,000 medical coverage for the entire Schengen area
- Routine vaccines RecommendedTetanus, MMR up to date
- Maximum 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries combined
- Keep hotel bookings and travel itinerary ready for inspection
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
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Entering Czech Republic
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for New Zealand passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Czech Republic
Fairy-tale castles, Gothic spires, world-class beer, and the jewel of Central European cities
- Capital
- Prague
- Currency
- Czech Koruna (Kč)
- Language
- Czech
- Time zone
- CET (UTC+1)
- Best time to visit
- April – October, December (markets)
Official sources
Always confirm with Czech Republic's own government before you travel:
Common questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa to visit Czech Republic?
No — New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Czech Republic. You can enter visa-free.
How long can New Zealand passport holders stay in Czech Republic?
Up to 90 days.
How much does a Czech Republic visa cost for New Zealand citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Czech Republic?
Valid for at least 3 months beyond your Schengen stay
Does Czech Republic give visas to New Zealand citizens?
Czech Republic does not require a visa from New Zealand citizens for short stays (up to 90 days).
Where can New Zealand citizens find official Czech Republic visa information?
On Czech Republic's official site: https://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/short_stay_visa