Czech visa for Polish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Polish 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 Polish citizens to enter Czech Republic for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Czech Republic e-visa for Polish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Czech Republic visa on arrival for Polish citizens | Not Available | |
Czech Republic tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Polish 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 Poland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Czech Republic nearest your place of residence.
- Warsaw: The Embassy of Czech Republic in Warsaw, Poland (Working hours: Close now)
- Poznan: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Poznan, Poland (Working hours: Close now)
- Wroclaw: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Wroclaw, Poland (Working hours: Close now)
- Lodz: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Lodz, Poland (Working hours: Close now)
- Czestochowa: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Czestochowa, Poland (Working hours: Close now)
- Bydgoszcz: The Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Bydgoszcz, Poland (Working hours: Close now)
Czech Republic visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Czech Republic diplomatic mission offices to Poland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Poland traveling to Czech Republic from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Poland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 485,976 | N/A |
| 2009 | 457,939 | -5.77% |
| 2010 | 457,939 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 443,920 | -3.06% |
| 2012 | 453,266 | 2.11% |
| 2013 | 471,957 | 4.12% |
| 2014 | 471,957 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 467,285 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 543,247 | 16.26% |
| 2017 | 578,465 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 590,034 | 2.00% |
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 & Poland comparison
Czech Republic's area is approximately 77,240 km2 (29,822 sq mi), while the area of Poland is approximately 306,230 km2 (118,236 sq mi). This means Poland is 3.96 times bigger than Czech Republic.
As of October 2025, Czech Republic's population is ~10.8 million people - 26,833,093 fewer people than the population of Poland.
We have highlighted Czech Republic & Poland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Czech Republic | Poland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,805,361 | 37,638,454 | 26.8 million fewer people live in Czech Republic than Poland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 116 | 118 | Czech Republic has 2 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Poland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 139 | Czech Republic passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 84 | 207 | Czech hosts 123 fewer foreign missions than Poland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Poland travel to Czech Republic in one year?
The number of visitors from Poland visiting Czech Republic in 2018 was approximately 590,034.
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