Data updates: October 2026
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- Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— faq.how-evisa-works changed: from
According to the government's 2018 visa guide, you pre-enrol online, uploading your passport identity page, a flight ticket booking and an invitation letter or accommodation certificate, and pay 73 euros. The answer from the authorities arrives by email within 48 working hours. On arrival at Abidjan airport you go to the 'Visa aéroport' area, where your fingerprints and photo are taken and the visa is printed and issued immediately.to According to the government's 2018 visa guide, you pre-enrol online, recording some personal information and uploading three documents: the passport identity page, the flight ticket booking, and the invitation letter or accommodation certificate. You then pay 73 euros including bank charges for a 3-month multiple-entry visa. The authority's answer (approved or refused) is sent to your email within '48h jours ouvrables'. On arrival at the airport you go to the 'Visa aéroport' area, where you complete biometric enrolment (fingerprints and photo) and the visa is printed and issued immediately. (sftp.225invest.ci )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— faq.is-ci-safe changed: from
Canada, the UK and Australia all warn of a terrorist threat throughout the country, highest in the northern regions bordering Mali and Burkina Faso, where Australia advises against all travel to the Folon, Bagoué, Poro, Bounkani and Tchologo regions and the north of Zanzan and Savanes.to Canada's travel advice says there is a terrorist threat throughout the country, particularly high in the northern regions along the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso. Australia's Smartraveller says not to travel to the regions of Folon, Bagoué, Poro, Bounkani and Tchologo and the provinces of Northern Zanzan and Savanes, and the UK FCDO advises against all travel to within 40km of the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— tips.evisa-abidjan-only changed: from
The government's 2018 visa guide describes e-Visa enrolment at Abidjan airport's 'Visa aéroport' area, where fingerprints and a photo are taken and the visa is printed and issued immediately.to The government's 2018 visa guide says that on arrival at the airport e-Visa applicants go to the 'Visa aéroport' area, where they complete biometric enrolment and the visa is printed and issued immediately; it lists the documents to present on arrival at Abidjan's Félix Houphouët-Boigny airport. (sftp.225invest.ci )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— tips.yellow-card changed: from
The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Côte d'Ivoire, and Australia's Smartraveller says you may be asked to show it when you leave, including by some airlines.to The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Côte d'Ivoire, and Australia's Smartraveller says you may be asked to show your certificate when you leave. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— tips.north-borders changed: from
The UK, Canadian and Australian governments warn of a terrorist threat in the northern border areas with Mali and Burkina Faso, including Comoé National Park. Australia advises against all travel to the Folon, Bagoué, Poro, Bounkani and Tchologo regions and the north of Zanzan and Savanes.to The UK FCDO advises against all travel to within 40km of the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali, the Northern Zanzan and Savanes provinces and Comoé National Park, due to an increased risk of terrorist attacks and kidnaps by terrorists based in the Sahel region. Canada says to avoid all travel to within 50 km of the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, and Australia's Smartraveller says not to travel to the regions of Folon, Bagoué, Poro, Bounkani and Tchologo and the provinces of Northern Zanzan and Savanes. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from
You may bring up to 500,000 West African CFA francs in cash into Côte d'Ivoire, and any foreign currency must be declared on arrival.to The UK government says you can take up to 500,000 West African CFA francs in cash into Côte d'Ivoire and that you must declare any foreign currency. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— countryFacts.payments changed: from
Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted at major hotels and some restaurants and shops, ATMs are available in Abidjan and most major cities, and you should carry cash outside major cities. Australia's Smartraveller adds that Abidjan's ATMs may not be reliable and ATMs are rare outside the city.to Canada's travel advice says credit cards are accepted at major hotels and some restaurants and shops, that ATMs are available in Abidjan and most major cities, and to carry cash outside major cities. It also says credit and debit card and ATM fraud are frequent. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— countryFacts.safety changed: from
The UK FCDO says armed break-ins and street hold-ups occur in Abidjan, though not commonly, and advises using taxi apps or pre-arranged private taxis and not walking after dark. It advises against all travel within 40 km of the Burkina Faso and Mali borders, to the northern Zanzan and Savanes provinces and to Comoé National Park because of terrorism and kidnapping, and against all but essential travel within 20 km of the Liberian border.to The UK FCDO advises against all travel to within 40km of the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali, the Northern Zanzan and Savanes provinces and Comoé National Park, due to an increased risk of terrorist attacks and kidnaps by terrorists based in the Sahel region, and against all but essential travel to within 20km of the border with Liberia owing to the risk of serious violence by local militias. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit changed: from
Canada's travel advice gives the rainy seasons as May to July and October to November on the southern coast, mid-March to mid-May and mid-July to mid-October in the centre, and July to November in the north. No official source we could read names a best season.to Canada's travel advice says the rainy season extends from May to July and October to November in the southern coastal region, mid-March to mid-May and mid-July to mid-October in the central and north-central regions, and July to November in the northern region. No official source we could read names a best season. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— countryFacts.driving changed: from
Côte d'Ivoire is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.to Côte d'Ivoire is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says you should carry an international driving permit, and Australia's Smartraveller says that to drive you must have an International Driving Permit, registration papers and ECOWAS Brown Card insurance. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Côte d'Ivoire— visaTypes.evisa-tourist.feeNotes changed: from
Paid online during pre-enrollment; the biometric visa itself is issued on arrival at Abidjan airport.to Paid after online pre-enrolment, by Visa card or Mastercard; the guide also lists cash payment via Western Union (only in certain countries), international transfers (SWIFT) and international postal orders. The visa itself is printed and issued at the airport's 'Visa aéroport' area on arrival. (sftp.225invest.ci )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— summary (text) changed: from
Croatia has been a full Schengen Area member since January 2023: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa costing €90.to Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs says Croatia has applied the Schengen rules in full since 1 January 2023, and that third-country nationals, whether or not they need a visa, can stay in the Schengen Area up to 90 days in any 180-day period. EU nationals travel freely with a passport or ID card; nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) need no visa (the ETIAS travel authorisation is not yet in operation), and others need a Schengen short-stay visa costing EUR 90. (mvep.gov.hr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— faq.us-need-visa (text) changed: from
No. US passport holders can visit Croatia and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel.to No. The United States is on the EU's list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, visa-exempt travellers will need this travel authorisation (EUR 20 application fee) to enter. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— faq.schengen-euro (text) changed: from
Yes to both. Croatia has applied the Schengen rules in full since 1 January 2023 and adopted the euro in 2023, so prices are in euros and there are normally no border checks when arriving from other Schengen countries. Checks can still happen: the UK government's travel advice says there are checks at Slovenia's borders with Croatia, and Canada's says Schengen states may temporarily reintroduce internal border controls.to Yes to both. Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs says Croatia has applied the Schengen rules in full since 1 January 2023, and Canada's travel advice says the currency of Croatia is the euro. Border checks can still happen: the UK government says there are checks at Slovenia's borders with Croatia, and Canada says member states may temporarily reintroduce controls at internal border crossings. (mvep.gov.hr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— faq.schengen-cost (text) changed: from
The Schengen short-stay visa costs €90 for adults; Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs waives the fee for children up to 12. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries, and applications are decided within 15 calendar days, extendable to 45.to The Schengen short-stay visa costs EUR 90; Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs exempts children up to the age of 12 from the fee. Third-country nationals can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area, and the EU Visa Code says applications are decided within 15 calendar days, extendable to a maximum of 45 in individual cases. (mvep.gov.hr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— faq.etias-when (text) changed: from
ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once in operation, the €20 travel authorization will be required for visa-exempt travelers to enter.to ETIAS is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once it starts, Croatia will be among the 30 countries that require visa-exempt travellers to hold an ETIAS travel authorisation, with an application fee of EUR 20. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— faq.how-long-stay (text) changed: from
Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area.to Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs says third-country nationals, whether or not they need a visa, can stay in the Schengen Area up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and that time spent in Croatia is added to time spent in the other Schengen states. (mvep.gov.hr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— entryRequirements.passportValidity (text) changed: from
Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the last 10 years.to Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs asks Schengen visa applicants for a passport issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least three months beyond the date they intend to leave the Schengen Area. The UK and Canadian governments give their citizens the same three-month rule, and the UK also the 10-year rule. (mvep.gov.hr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— entryRequirements.travelInsurance (text) changed: from
Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we could read requires insurance of visa-exempt visitors; the UK government says British travellers may be asked to show proof of travel insurance at Croatian border control.to Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen Area for the whole planned stay, with minimum cover of EUR 30,000. No official source we could read requires insurance of visa-exempt visitors; the UK government says British travellers may need to show proof of travel insurance at Croatian border control. (mvep.gov.hr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— entryRequirements.onwardTicket (text) changed: from
Schengen visa applicants must document their means of travel and their intention to return home or travel on, and long-stay (D) visa applicants must show proof of their means of travel.to Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs asks Schengen visa applicants for documents on their means of travel and their intention to return home or enter a third country. The UK government says British travellers may need to show a return or onward ticket at Croatian border control. (mvep.gov.hr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds (text) changed: from
Croatia's reference amount is €70 per person per day, or €30 per day if you hold a certified letter of guarantee from a person or company in Croatia, a tourist booking or a similar document.to The European Commission's table of reference amounts lists Croatia at EUR 70 per person per day, or EUR 30 for a third-country national with a certified letter of guarantee from a person or company in Croatia, proof of a tourist booking or a similar document. (home-affairs.ec.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— entryRequirements.declarations.ees (text) changed: from
Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is no mandatory advance step; where a self-service kiosk or a national app is offered, some data can be pre-registered to speed things up. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration.to Non-EU travellers arriving at a Schengen border crossing point for the first time since the EU Entry/Exit System started have a photo of their face taken and/or their fingerprints scanned. The UK government says you do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border, and that there is no cost for EES registration; the EU says the process can be quicker if you register some data in advance at self-service equipment or in a mobile app, where available. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— entryRequirements.declarations.etias (text) changed: from
Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.to ETIAS is the EU's new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits (text) changed: from
Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.to The EU says cash of €10,000 or more (or the equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 (text) changed: from
Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal lists duty-free allowances of 1 litre of spirits (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 by air or sea). For tobacco, Croatia applies the lower limit of 40 cigarettes to travellers arriving by land or sea; the higher limit is 200 cigarettes.to Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal lists duty-free allowances of 1 litre of spirits (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 by air or sea). For tobacco, its indicative list says Croatia applies the lower limit of 40 cigarettes to travellers arriving by land or sea; the higher limit is 200 cigarettes. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 (text) changed: from
Between EU countries, alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale carry no further duty, but customs can check the quantities against guideline levels, according to Your Europe.to Between EU countries, alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale carry no further duty, but each EU country can set guideline quantities, according to Your Europe. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— countryFacts.driving (text) changed: from
Croatia is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic. Canada's travel advice says visitors can drive with a valid Canadian licence and should carry an International Driving Permit; the UK government says a UK photocard licence can be used in Croatia for up to one year.to Croatia is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says visitors can drive with a valid Canadian licence and should carry an International Driving Permit; the UK government says a UK photocard licence can be used in Croatia for up to one year. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— countryFacts.driving.idp (text) changed: from
Croatia is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic. Canada's travel advice says visitors can drive with a valid Canadian licence and should carry an International Driving Permit.to Croatia is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says visitors can drive with a valid Canadian licence and should carry an International Driving Permit. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes (text) changed: from
Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs waives the fee for children up to 12, close family members of Croatian citizens, family members of EEA and Swiss citizens travelling with them, pupils, students and accompanying teachers travelling to study, and researchers; the Visa Code otherwise sets €45 for children aged 6–11.to Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs waives the fee for children up to 12, close family members of Croatian citizens, family members of EEA and Swiss citizens travelling with them, pupils, students and accompanying teachers travelling to study, and researchers, among others; the Visa Code otherwise sets EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11. (mvep.gov.hr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes (text) changed: from
Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.to Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement instead of the Visa Code's EUR 90; waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes (text) changed: from
Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.to Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement instead of the Visa Code's EUR 90; waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes (text) changed: from
Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations.to Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement instead of the Visa Code's EUR 90; EUR 70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended certain provisions for members of Belarusian official delegations, governments, parliaments and high courts. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes (text) changed: from
Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories.to Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 at 75% of the fee charged under domestic legislation (the Visa Code fee is EUR 90); children aged 12 to 17 are charged 50% of the applicable fee, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes (text) changed: from
Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16). Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs exempts children up to 12 from the fee, among other listed categories. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas and will have to apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, while exceptions are allowed for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders.to The Visa Code fee of EUR 90; Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs exempts children up to 12, among other listed categories. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement has been suspended in whole for Russian citizens since 12 September 2022 (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas and will have to apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, with exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes (text) changed: from
Long-stay (D) visa fee, charged when you apply; a VFS Global service fee is added if you apply at a visa centre. The D visa is an entry visa for third-country nationals already granted temporary stay (or issued a stay-and-work permit): valid up to six months for one or more entries, it allows up to 30 days in Croatia; within 30 days from the start of the visa's validity you report to the police to register your residence and have the biometric residence permit made.to Long-stay (D) visa fee, charged when you apply; a VFS Global service fee is added if you apply at a visa centre. The D visa is issued to third-country nationals already granted temporary stay (or issued a stay-and-work permit): valid up to six months for one or more entries, it allows up to 30 days in Croatia; within 30 days from the start of the visa's validity you report to the police to register your residence and have the biometric residence permit made. (mvep.gov.hr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— visaTypes.student.feeNotes (text) changed: from
No D-visa fee for third-country nationals granted temporary stay to study, for secondary education or research. The D visa is an entry visa for third-country nationals already granted temporary stay (or issued a stay-and-work permit): valid up to six months for one or more entries, it allows up to 30 days in Croatia; within 30 days from the start of the visa's validity you report to the police to register your residence and have the biometric residence permit made.to No D-visa fee for third-country nationals granted stay for secondary education, study or research. The D visa is issued to third-country nationals already granted temporary stay (or issued a stay-and-work permit): valid up to six months for one or more entries, it allows up to 30 days in Croatia; within 30 days from the start of the visa's validity you report to the police to register your residence and have the biometric residence permit made. (mvep.gov.hr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— visaTypes.work.feeNotes (text) changed: from
Long-stay (D) visa fee for holders of a stay-and-work permit; a VFS Global service fee is added at a visa centre. The D visa is an entry visa for third-country nationals already granted temporary stay (or issued a stay-and-work permit): valid up to six months for one or more entries, it allows up to 30 days in Croatia; within 30 days from the start of the visa's validity you report to the police to register your residence and have the biometric residence permit made.to Long-stay (D) visa fee, charged when you apply; a VFS Global service fee is added at a visa centre. The D visa is issued to third-country nationals already granted temporary stay (or issued a stay-and-work permit): valid up to six months for one or more entries, it allows up to 30 days in Croatia; within 30 days from the start of the visa's validity you report to the police to register your residence and have the biometric residence permit made. (mvep.gov.hr )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— textQuotes changed: from
0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentencesto 29 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.us-need-visa, faq.schengen-euro, faq.schengen-cost, faq.etias-when, faq.how-long-stay, tips.90-180-rule, tips.ees-queues, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.declarations.ees, entryRequirements.declarations.etias, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, entryRequirements.customs.notes.1, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes, visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes, visaTypes.student.feeNotes, visaTypes.work.feeNotes) (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— alsoStatedOn changed: from
(not cited)to cited as alsoStatedOn: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/alcohol-tobacco-cash/index_en.htm (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Croatia— alsoStatedOn changed: from
(not cited)to cited as alsoStatedOn: https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-1&chapter=11 (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— alsoStatedOn changed: from
(none)to https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/alcohol-tobacco-cash/index_en.htm (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— summary changed: from
Cyprus is an EU member but not part of the Schengen Area, so it runs its own national visa policy aligned with the EU visa-free list: EU/EEA citizens enter freely, Schengen-exempt nationalities get 90 days in any 180 (which do not count against the Schengen allowance), and holders of valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visas can enter without a separate Cypriot visa (except Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens).to Cyprus is not part of the Schengen area, and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visas and residence permits it issues are currently valid only for the Republic of Cyprus. Citizens of EU Member States, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway can enter with an identity card that bears their photo. Holders of ordinary passports of the countries on the EU list of nationals exempt from holding a visa at the external borders do not need a visa; EU Regulation 2018/1806 exempts them for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. Holders of a valid Schengen visa for two or multiple entries, or of a national visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state, can enter without a Cypriot short-stay visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, except Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— answer changed: from
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can enter with an identity card that bears their photo. Nationalities on the EU visa-free list — including the US, UK, Canada and Australia — get 90 days in any 180-day period. Others need a Cypriot national short-stay visa from a Cypriot mission, or can enter with a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa (except Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens).to Citizens of EU Member States, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway can enter with an identity card that bears their photo. Holders of ordinary passports of the countries on the EU list of nationals exempt from holding a visa at the external borders do not need a visa; EU Regulation 2018/1806 exempts them for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. Holders of a valid Schengen visa for two or multiple entries, or of a national visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state, do not need a short-stay visa, except Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens. Others apply to a Diplomatic Mission or Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus. (gov.cy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— answer changed: from
Yes, in most cases. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says holders of a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa, or of a national visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state, do not need a Cypriot short-stay visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens are excluded from this rule, and a single-entry Schengen visa does not qualify.to Yes, if it is a valid Schengen visa for two or multiple entries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says holders of such a visa, and holders of national visas and residence permits issued by Schengen Member States, do not need a short-stay visa to enter Cyprus for a period not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period. Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens are excluded from this provision. (gov.cy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— answer changed: from
No. Cyprus is an EU member but not part of the Schengen Area, so time spent there is counted separately from your Schengen allowance. The EU's official ETIAS website, however, lists Cyprus among the 30 European countries that will require ETIAS, and says time spent in Cyprus will be calculated separately from the 90 days allowed in the other countries; ETIAS is not yet in operation.to No. The UK government says Cyprus is not part of the Schengen area, so visits to Cyprus do not count towards the 90-day visa-free limit in the Schengen area, and visits to other EU or Schengen countries do not count towards the 90-day limit in Cyprus. The EU's official ETIAS website lists Cyprus among the 30 European countries that will require ETIAS and says that the duration of a stay in Cyprus will be calculated separately; it says ETIAS is currently not in operation. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— answer changed: from
Yes, by crossing at a designated crossing point after entering through the south — Canada says crossing the UN buffer zone anywhere else is illegal. The UK FCDO says entering through the north, for example via Ercan Airport, is treated by the Republic of Cyprus as illegal entry and can lead to a fine or to being prevented from crossing back into the north.to The UK government says you can use any crossing point to move between the north and south of the island, and Canada's travel advice says to cross the UN buffer zone only at one of the designated crossing points, as it is illegal to do so elsewhere. The UK government says that if you enter the Republic of Cyprus through the north (such as through Ercan Airport), authorities will consider you to have entered illegally, and you could be fined, refused entry to or exit from the Republic of Cyprus, or prevented from crossing back into the north. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— answer changed: from
The left. Canada's travel advice says traffic drives on the left in Cyprus. Canada adds that you must be at least 18 to drive and can use a Canadian licence for up to 6 months.to The left. Canada's travel advice says traffic drives on the left. It says you must be at least 18 years old to drive a vehicle in Cyprus and that you can use a valid Canadian driver's licence for up to 6 months. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
The UK FCDO says that if you enter through the north (for example Ercan Airport), the Republic of Cyprus considers you to have entered illegally: you could be fined, refused entry to or exit from the Republic, or prevented from crossing back into the north. Entering through the south, the FCDO says you can use any crossing point between north and south, but Australia's Smartraveller says non-EU citizens are barred from the Pergamos and Strovilia crossing points, which lie in UK sovereign territory, and will be turned away.to The UK government says that if you enter the Republic of Cyprus through the north (such as through Ercan Airport), authorities will consider you to have entered illegally: you could be fined, refused entry to or exit from the Republic of Cyprus, or prevented from crossing back into the north. It says you can use any crossing point to move between the north and south, but Australia's Smartraveller says non-EU citizens are barred from the Pergamos and Strovilia crossing points, which are part of the United Kingdom's Sovereign Territory, and will be turned away. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
Traffic drives on the left in Cyprus, according to Canada's travel advice. Canada adds that vehicle insurance bought in the Republic of Cyprus is not valid in the north, including for rental cars.to Canada's travel advice says traffic drives on the left in Cyprus, and that vehicle insurance purchased in the Republic of Cyprus is not valid in the north, so you must have a separate policy when driving there, including in rental cars. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
The UK FCDO says Cyprus is not part of the Schengen area, so visits to Cyprus do not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit in Schengen, and Schengen days do not count towards your limit in Cyprus.to The UK government says Cyprus is not part of the Schengen area, so visits to Cyprus do not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit in the Schengen area, and visits to other EU or Schengen countries do not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit in Cyprus. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
Australia's Smartraveller says summer heatwaves are becoming more frequent: drink plenty of water, wear light clothing, stay in air conditioning or shade, and follow local authorities' advice.to Australia's Smartraveller says heatwaves are becoming more frequent over the summer months, and advises drinking plenty of water, wearing light clothing, staying in air conditioning or shaded areas, and following the advice of local authorities. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires visa applicants' passports to be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from Cyprus and to have been issued within the previous 10 years; the UK FCDO gives the same rules for visa-free visitors. EU, Swiss, Icelandic, Liechtenstein and Norwegian citizens can enter with an identity card that bears their photo.to The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says passports submitted with a visa application must be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from Cyprus, contain at least two blank pages and have been issued within the previous 10 years. The UK government tells British travellers their passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before arrival and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day they plan to leave. Citizens of EU Member States, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway can enter with an identity card that bears their photo. (gov.cy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
Visa applicants must show travel medical insurance for the period of stay in Cyprus, with minimum cover of €30,000.to The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists travel medical insurance for the period of stay in Cyprus, with a minimum coverage of €30,000 for each applicant, among the documents for a visa application. (gov.cy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
Cyprus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists pre-bookings of round-trip flights among the documents for a visa application. The UK FCDO says that at Cyprus border control you may also need to show a return or onward ticket.to Cyprus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists pre-bookings of round-trip flights among the documents for a visa application. The UK government tells British travellers that at Cyprus border control they may also need to show a return or onward ticket. (gov.cy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
Cyprus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says third-country nationals must be able to prove that they have the necessary financial resources to cover their expenses in Cyprus. No fixed amount is published.to Cyprus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says third-country nationals must be able to prove that they have the necessary financial resources to cover their expenses in Cyprus. No official source we could read states a fixed amount. (gov.cy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter Cyprus. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Check the official EU site for the current status.to The EU's official ETIAS website lists Cyprus among the 30 European countries that require visa-exempt travellers to have an ETIAS travel authorisation. It says ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected, and that the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
Cash of €10,000 or more (or the equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.to The EU's Your Europe portal says that if you enter or leave the EU with €10,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it to the customs authorities of the EU country you are entering or leaving, using the EU cash declaration form. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— 0 changed: from
Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal gives a duty-free allowance of 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine); 200 cigarettes (or 250 g of tobacco); and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 by air or sea. Under-17s get no alcohol or tobacco allowance.to Arriving from outside the EU, the EU's Your Europe portal says you can bring, free of VAT and excise duties and not for resale, 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol. (or 1 litre of undenatured alcohol of 80% vol. or over, or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine); 200 cigarettes or 250 g of tobacco where the higher limit applies, or 40 cigarettes or 50 g where a country applies the lower one; and other goods worth up to €300, or €430 for travellers by air and sea (some EU countries apply €150 for travellers under 15). Under-17s get no duty-free allowance for alcohol or tobacco. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— 1 changed: from
Between EU countries there is no fixed limit on goods for your own use, but Cyprus may set guideline quantities for alcohol and tobacco, which cannot be lower than 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits.to Between EU countries, Your Europe says alcohol and tobacco carried for your own use and not for resale are exempt, and that each EU country can set guideline values for the quantities you can bring in, which may not be lower than 800 cigarettes, 1 kg of tobacco, 10 litres of spirits, 20 litres of fortified wine, 90 litres of wine (of which only 60 litres can be sparkling) and 110 litres of beer. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
Canada advises normal security precautions in Cyprus and a high degree of caution in the north, and says petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching occurs, particularly in urban areas. It says entering the UN buffer zone needs authorisation from the UN peacekeeping force except in civil use areas. The UK FCDO says there is a high risk of wildfires from April to October.to Canada's travel advice says to take normal security precautions in Cyprus and to exercise a high degree of caution in northern Cyprus, and that petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching occurs, particularly in urban areas. It says you must request an authorization from the UN peacekeeping force (UNFICYP) to enter the buffer zone, except for areas designated as civil use areas. The UK government says there is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
No official seasonal guidance for visitors. Australia's Smartraveller says forest fires are common from May to October and that heatwaves are becoming more frequent over the summer months.to No official source we could read gives seasonal guidance for visitors. Australia's Smartraveller says forest fires are common from May to October and that heatwaves are becoming more frequent over the summer months. (smartraveller.gov.au )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
Cyprus is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to The UN Treaty Collection lists Cyprus as a participant in the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, by succession on 6 July 1962. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— text changed: from
Cyprus is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection).to The UN Treaty Collection lists Cyprus as a participant in the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, by succession on 6 July 1962. (treaties.un.org )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Cyprus— notes changed: from
Children aged 6–12: €45; under 6: free. €35 for nationals of the countries listed under EU visa facilitation agreements (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine); €67.50 for Cape Verde nationals. Free for pupils, students and accompanying teachers travelling for study, for researchers, and for some other categories the ministry lists. Extending a visa for serious personal reasons costs €30; an extension for force majeure or humanitarian reasons is free.to Children between 6 and 12: €45; children under 6: free. €35 under the EU visa facilitation agreements with Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine (the ministry notes that for the marked countries only non-biometric passport holders need a visa); €67.50 for Cape Verde nationals (€33.75 for children between 6 and 12). Free for pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying professors staying for study, for researchers, and for some other categories the ministry lists. Extending a visa for serious personal reasons costs €30; an extension for force majeure or humanitarian reasons is free of charge. (gov.cy )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— summary changed: from
Czechia is part of the EU and the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) can stay 90 days in any 180-day period (the ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (standard fee €90).to Czechia is an EU member state and a member of the Schengen Area. EU citizens can travel there with a valid passport or national ID card. Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period; the ETIAS travel authorisation is not yet in operation. The Czech Foreign Ministry lists the states whose citizens need visas; its standard Schengen visa fee is EUR 90. (european-union.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— faq.us-need-visa changed: from
No. US passport holders can visit Czechia and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once ETIAS starts, they will need to obtain this online authorization (€20) before travel.to No. The United States is on the EU's list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS, the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers with a EUR 20 application fee, is not yet in operation, the EU says. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— faq.schengen-cost changed: from
The standard Schengen short-stay visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11. It allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. The Visa Code says applications are decided within 15 calendar days, a period that may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases.to The Czech Foreign Ministry gives the Schengen visa fee as EUR 90; children aged 6–11 pay EUR 45 and children up to 6 are free of charge. The visa is for intended stays not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period. The Visa Code says applications are decided within 15 calendar days, a period that may be extended up to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases. (mzv.gov.cz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— faq.currency-czechia changed: from
No. Czechia uses the Czech koruna (CZK). The Government of Canada says non-official currency exchange is illegal: change money only at official exchange offices or banks, never with vendors on the street.to No. The EU says Czechia's currency is the Czech koruna (CZK) and that Czechia is preparing to adopt the euro. The Government of Canada says non-official currency exchange is illegal, and advises never exchanging money with vendors on the street and using official exchange offices or banks only. (european-union.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— faq.etias-when changed: from
ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once it starts, the application fee is EUR 20.to Not yet. The EU says ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch. The ETIAS website lists a EUR 20 application fee. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— faq.how-long-stay changed: from
Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area. EU and EFTA citizens need no visa.to Nationals of the countries on the EU's visa-exempt list can stay no more than 90 days in any 180-day period on the territory of the Schengen states; the 180 days preceding each day of stay are considered. EU citizens can travel with a valid passport or national ID card. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— tips.90-180-rule changed: from
The 90-day limit counts stays across the whole Schengen Area, not only in Czechia.to The UK government tells British travellers that if they are travelling to other Schengen countries as well, their whole visit must be within the 90-day limit, and that visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before they travel count towards the 90 days. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— tips.exchange-scams changed: from
Change money only at official exchange offices or banks. The Government of Canada says non-official currency exchange is illegal, and the UK FCDO reports Prague city police advice that money changed on the street is often counterfeit.to The Government of Canada says non-official currency exchange is illegal and advises using official exchange offices or banks only. The UK FCDO says Prague city police advise visitors to always change money at a currency exchange or bank rather than on the street, as this money is often counterfeit. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— tips.taxi-overcharging changed: from
The Government of Canada and the UK FCDO advise against hailing taxis on the street in Prague. Canada advises using only officially marked taxis, reputable taxi companies or a trusted ride-sharing app, and the FCDO says to check the rates on the side of the taxi before getting in.to To avoid being overcharged, the Government of Canada advises avoiding hailing taxis on the street and using only officially marked taxis, reputable taxi companies or a trusted ride-sharing app. The UK FCDO says it is safer to use a major taxi company than to pick one up in the street, and to always check the rates on the side of the taxi before getting in. (travel.gc.ca )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— tips.ees-queues changed: from
On your first crossing of a Schengen external border since the EES started, passport control officers take your photo and/or fingerprints. The EU says the process can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance.to If you arrive at a Schengen border crossing point for the first time since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. The EU says this process can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— entryRequirements.passportValidity changed: from
Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the last 10 years.to The Schengen Borders Code requires a third-country national's travel document to be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States and to have been issued within the previous 10 years. The Czech Foreign Ministry also asks visa applicants for a passport with at least 2 empty pages. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from
Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay.to Schengen visa applicants need travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 (Visa Code, Article 15). (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— entryRequirements.onwardTicket changed: from
The Czech Foreign Ministry asks Schengen visa applicants for proof of accommodation and a document proving their intention to leave the Schengen Area, mostly an air ticket reservation.to The Czech Foreign Ministry asks Schengen visa applicants for supporting documents on accommodation and a document proving intention to leave Schengen (mostly an air ticket reservation or other reservation, plus proof of ties and integration in the home country). The UK government tells British visitors that at Czech border control they may need to show a return or onward ticket. (mzv.gov.cz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— entryRequirements.proofOfFunds changed: from
The Schengen Borders Code requires non-EU visitors to have sufficient means of subsistence for the stay and for the return or onward journey. The European Commission's table of reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border gives, for the Czech Republic, CZK 1,565 per day for stays not exceeding 30 days, and CZK 46,950 plus CZK 6,260 for each whole month for longer stays; travellers under 18 prove half. The Czech Foreign Ministry asks Schengen visa applicants for the same amounts.to The Schengen Borders Code requires third-country nationals to have sufficient means of subsistence for the intended stay and for the return or onward journey. The European Commission's table of reference amounts gives, for the Czech Republic, CZK 1,565 per day for stays not exceeding 30 days, and CZK 46,950 plus CZK 6,260 for each whole month for longer stays; third-country nationals under 18 prove half. The Czech Foreign Ministry gives the same amounts for Schengen visa applicants. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— entryRequirements.declarations.ees changed: from
Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (a facial photo and/or fingerprints) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border on your first crossing since the EES started; the EU says it can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration.to The Czech Foreign Ministry says the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) registers the entry and exit of non-EU citizens travelling for short-term visits (up to 90 days) in and out of the Schengen Area. If you arrive at a border crossing point for the first time since the EES started, passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints; the EU says this can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance. The UK government's travel advice says there is no cost for EES registration. (mzv.gov.cz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— entryRequirements.declarations.etias changed: from
Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.to The EU says ETIAS is the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, Czechia among them. It is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits changed: from
Cash of €10,000 or more (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU.to If you enter or leave the EU with €10,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it to customs in the EU country you are entering or leaving, according to the EU's Your Europe portal. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— entryRequirements.customs.notes.0 changed: from
Entering from outside the EU, the duty-free allowance is 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco), 1 litre of spirits over 22% (or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine), 4 litres of still wine, 16 litres of beer, and other goods worth up to €300 (€430 by air or sea), according to the EU’s Your Europe portal.to The EU's Your Europe portal says that when you enter the EU from a non-EU country you can bring goods free of VAT and excise duties if they are not for resale and within the limits: 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer, plus 1 litre of spirits over 22 % vol. or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling wine, and other goods up to €300 per traveller or €430 for travellers by air and sea. For tobacco, a higher or lower limit may apply depending on the EU country. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 changed: from
The EU's Your Europe portal says that when you arrive from another EU country you pay no duty on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use, and that above guideline values (such as 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits) customs may ask you to prove they are for your own use.to The EU's Your Europe portal says that when you travel between EU countries no further tax is due on alcohol and tobacco bought for your own use and not for resale. Each EU country sets guideline values that may not be lower than, for example, 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits; if customs suspect goods are not for your own use, you may be asked to prove that they are. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— countryFacts.safety changed: from
The UK Foreign Office says petty theft is a problem, especially in major tourist areas in Prague, and passes on Prague city police advice to change money only at an exchange office or bank because money changed on the street is often counterfeit. Canada's travel advice says violent crime is low and petty crime such as pickpocketing is common.to The UK Foreign Office says petty theft is a problem, especially in major tourist areas in Prague, and that Prague city police advise visitors to change money at a currency exchange or bank rather than on the street, as this money is often counterfeit. Canada's travel advice says violent crime is low and petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, is common. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— countryFacts.roadVignette changed: from
Czech motorways use an electronic vignette checked against the vehicle's licence plate. Low-emission vehicles pay a reduced eco price (70–150 CZK for 10 days, 640–1,280 CZK for a year, depending on the fuel system). The Police and the Customs Administration check plates with camera-equipped patrol cars on the toll road, at control gates and at rest stops and parking lots.to The Police and the Customs Administration check whether a vehicle has a valid electronic vignette or is exempt by scanning its licence plate, using patrol cars equipped with cameras on the toll road, control gates, and checks at rest stops and parking lots. A driver found on a toll road without a valid electronic vignette faces a fine of up to CZK 20,000. (edalnice.gov.cz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes changed: from
Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free.to Children 6–11: EUR 45; children up to 6: free of charge. (mzv.gov.cz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes changed: from
Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.to Set at EUR 35 by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes changed: from
Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.to Set at EUR 35 by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); waived for pensioners and children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes changed: from
Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations.to Set at EUR 35 by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6); EUR 70 when the applicant has requested a decision within two days of submission and the consulate has accepted; waived for children under the age of 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended some provisions of the agreement, including for members of Belarusian official delegations. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes changed: from
The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) sets the fee at 75% of the amount charged under domestic legislation; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. The Czech Foreign Ministry's fee list gives EUR 67.50 for Cape Verde.to The EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended (Article 5) sets the fee at 75 % of the amount charged under the applicable domestic legislation; children at least 12 but below 18 pay 50 % of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories. The Czech Foreign Ministry's fee list gives EUR 67.50 for Cape Verde. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes changed: from
Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay €45 and children under 6 pay nothing. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is suspended in whole as regards Russian citizens (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas.to Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16): children aged 6 to 11 pay EUR 45, and the Czech Foreign Ministry lists children up to 6 as free of charge. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is suspended in whole as regards Russian citizens (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes changed: from
For stays over 90 days. The Foreign Ministry's fee list sets reduced or other rates for some nationalities under bilateral or facilitation agreements.to A long-term visa is for a stay longer than 90 days. The Foreign Ministry's fee list gives reduced or other rates for citizens of some countries based on bilateral or facilitation agreements. (ipc.gov.cz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— visaTypes.student.feeNotes changed: from
For courses longer than 90 days. Taiwanese citizens studying at universities registered by the Czech Ministry of Education, or on a Czech government scholarship, pay no fee.to A visa for a stay longer than 90 days for study. The Foreign Ministry's fee list says a long-term visa for Taiwanese citizens studying at universities registered by the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, or on a scholarship granted by the Czech government, is free. (ipc.gov.cz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Czechia— visaTypes.work.feeNotes changed: from
The consular fee when applying at a Czech diplomatic mission; the Interior Ministry's portal gives an administrative fee of CZK 2,500 when applying in Czechia.to The Foreign Ministry's fee list gives CZK 5,000 for an employee card. The Interior Ministry's portal gives an administrative fee of CZK 2,500, which can only be paid by credit card at the Ministry of the Interior office. (mzv.gov.cz )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Denmark— summary changed: from
Denmark is part of the Schengen Area: EU and EFTA citizens enter freely, nationals of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) get 90 days in any 180-day period (ETIAS is not yet in operation), and everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90). The Danish Immigration Service says a visa to enter Denmark or another Schengen country is not valid for entry into the Faroe Islands or Greenland.to Denmark follows Schengen area rules. EU nationals can travel there with a valid passport or a national identity card. Nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, and nationals of the countries listed in Annex I need a visa; the Visa Code sets the visa fee at EUR 90. ETIAS is not yet in operation. The Danish Immigration Service says a visa to enter Denmark or another Schengen country is not valid for entry into the Faroe Islands or Greenland. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Denmark— faq.need-visa changed: from
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens enter freely with a passport or ID card. Citizens of the countries and territories on the EU's visa-exempt list (Annex II of Regulation 2018/1806) — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Japan — can visit visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period. Everyone else needs a Schengen short-stay visa (general fee €90).to EU nationals can travel to Denmark with a valid passport or a national identity card, and the EU–Switzerland agreement on the free movement of persons lets Swiss nationals enter simply upon production of a valid identity card or passport. Nationals of the countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. Nationals of the countries listed in Annex I need a visa; the Visa Code sets the visa fee at EUR 90. (europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Denmark— faq.etias changed: from
ETIAS is the EU's travel authorization for visa-exempt visitors. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once it starts, it will cost €20 (free for under-18s and over-70s) and be valid for three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.to ETIAS is the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, Denmark among them. It is not yet in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official ETIAS website lists a EUR 20 application fee. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Denmark— tips.etias-official changed: from
ETIAS will cost EUR 20; its official website is travel-europe.europa.eu.to The official ETIAS website, travel-europe.europa.eu, says ETIAS will cost EUR 20. (travel-europe.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Denmark— entryRequirements.travelInsurance changed: from
Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we read requires it of visa-exempt visitors.to The Visa Code says applicants for a uniform visa must prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance (for a multiple-entry visa, covering the first intended visit); it must be valid throughout the territory of the Member States, cover the entire intended stay or transit, and the minimum coverage is EUR 30,000. No official source we read requires it of visa-exempt visitors. (eur-lex.europa.eu )(opens in a new tab) - Oct 9, 2026Denmark— entryRequirements.declarations.ees changed: from
Non-EU travellers on short stays may need to register fingerprints and a photo in the EU Entry/Exit System at the Schengen border; on the first visit this may be at a special booth before the immigration desk. The UK Foreign Office says there is no cost for EES registration and nothing to do before you arrive at the border.to The UK Foreign Office tells British travellers that when they travel into the Schengen area for short stays they may need to register biometric details such as fingerprints and a photo in the EU Entry/Exit System; on the first visit this may be at a special booth before the immigration desk. It says there is no cost for EES registration and nothing to do before you arrive at the border. (gov.uk )(opens in a new tab)