Czech visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Czech Republic for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Czech Republic for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Czech Republic e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Czech Republic visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Czech Republic tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Czech Republic.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Czech Republic.
If you are looking for Czech Republic visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Czech Republic nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Czech Republic in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Toulouse: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Toulouse, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Nantes: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Nantes, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Marseille: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Marseille, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Lyon: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Lyon, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Strasbourg: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Guadeloupe: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Guadeloupe, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Dijon: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Dijon, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Bordeaux: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
- Lille: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Lille, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes)
Czech Republic visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Czech Republic diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Czech Republic from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 239,364 | N/A |
| 2009 | 217,152 | -9.28% |
| 2010 | 228,024 | 5.01% |
| 2011 | 241,740 | 6.02% |
| 2012 | 275,292 | 13.88% |
| 2013 | 282,672 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 291,456 | 3.11% |
| 2015 | 313,452 | 7.55% |
| 2016 | 335,556 | 7.05% |
| 2017 | 365,760 | 9.00% |
| 2018 | 381,996 | 4.44% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Czech Republic & France comparison
Czech Republic's area is approximately 77,240 km2 (29,822 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 7.09 times bigger than Czech Republic.
As of October 2025, Czech Republic's population is ~10.8 million people - 55,186,158 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Czech Republic & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Czech Republic | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,805,361 | 65,991,519 | 55.2 million fewer people live in Czech Republic than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 116 | 267 | Czech Republic has 151 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 143 | Czech Republic passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 84 | 479 | Czech hosts 395 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Czech Republic in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Czech Republic in 2018 was approximately 381,996.
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