Czech Republic

The Embassy of the Czech Republic

936 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001
Telephone: 012 431 2380
E-mail: pretoria@mzv.gov.cz
Website: www.mzv.cz
Monday - Friday, 07:45 - 16:15

Visa Section: Monday - Thursday, 09:00 - 12:00
Email: pretoria.visa@mzv.gov.cz

• The embassy only deals with long-term visas, or short-term visas for certain categories. In general, all Schengen visa applications are through VFS Global.

Consular days in Cape Town:

The Consular Section of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pretoria regularly performs consular services in Cape Town. Please email pretoria.consulate@mzv.gov.cz and they will advise you when the date is set.

Accredited to:

Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique & Namibia

2026

January: 1
April: 3, 6
May: 1, 8
July: 5 - 6
September: 28
October: 28
November: 17
December: 24 - 26

2027

January: 1
March: 26, 29
May: 1, 8
July: 5 - 6
September: 28
October: 28
November: 17
December: 24 - 26

VFS Global

• In order to apply, you will need to book an appointment at your closest VFS office. Please take note of required documents to be brought with
• Biometrics will be taken at the time of appointment
• If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group

Telephone: 012 425 3009
Website: visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/czea
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 17:00

Applications by appointment only

Cape Town: 8th Floor, 2 Long Street, Cape Town
Durban: Unit 409, 4th Floor, 91-123 Cowey Road (Problem Mkhize), Essenwood
Johannesburg: 2nd Floor Rivonia Village, cnr Rivonia Boulevard and Mutual, Sandton
Pretoria: Brooklyn Pavilion, 316 Tram Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Brooklyn

Visas are required by South African passport holders

Czech Republic is a member of the Schengen Agreement

• If you intend to visit only Czech Republic, you must apply at the Embassy of Czech Republic / Visa Application Centre
• If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate that is your main destination / longest stay
• If you intend to visit several countries but are spending an equal number of days in each, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your first point of entry

Requirements:

• See General Schengen Requirements
• All documents must be originals, and in English
• Czech Republic DOES NOT accept South African Temporary passports

In addition:

• A filled in checklist
• A copy of the passport (only the data page with the photograph and the signature)
• Proof of financial means amounting to CZK 1565 per day
• Visa of the final / main (with the longest stay) country of destination must be obtained (if needed) before applying for a Schengen visa
• Official Invitation from the person to be visited, if applicable, certified by the Alien Police inspectorate in the Czech Republic (it is required when a physical or a legal person invites the applicant to the Czech Republic and provides accommodation, financial support or other from the requirements list)

Apply at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit. Not more than 6 months before the visit.

Stays of up to 90 days in a 180 day period

Adults: EUR90
Children (6-12): EUR45
Children (under 6): Free

VFS Service Fee: R408

Compulsory:

• None

Recommended Travel Vaccines:

• Hepatitis B
• Tetanus
• Polio

South African Embassy:

Ruská 2156, 100 00 Praha 10-Vinohrady, Czechia
Telephone: + 420 267 311 114
E-mail: prague.consular@dirco.gov.za
Website: dirco.gov.za/prague/