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Australian citizens can enter Czechia for tourism or business purposes without a visa for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This applies because Czechia is part of the Schengen Area, which allows free movement for short stays to citizens of many countries.

Key facts

For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• This visa-free entry is for tourism, business, or family visits. Other purposes, like work or study, require a specific visa.
• The 90-day limit applies to your total stay within the entire Schengen Area, not just Czechia.
• Overstaying the visa-free period can result in fines, detention, or future entry bans.
• Border officials may ask for proof of sufficient funds for your stay and proof of accommodation.
• Ensure your passport has at least two blank pages for stamps.

Before you travel

• ✓Check your passport validity (at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area).
• ✓Ensure you have a return or onward ticket.
• ✓Verify you have sufficient funds for your trip.
• ✓Consider travel insurance that covers medical emergencies and repatriation.
• ✓Make copies of important documents like your passport and tickets.

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