QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Czechia with a New Zealand passport?
No visa needed. You can stay up to 90 days.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Czechia visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- How long you can stay: up to 90 days.
- Official information: Schengen visa guidance (EU Visa Code)
Hungarian MFA Schengen page; EU-wide rules identical. Apply at the mission of the country of main destination.
Official sources
- US passport holders are not required to obtain visas to enter the Czech Republic for a short-term non-profit stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period within the Schengen area. (Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, D.C., verified October 5, 2026)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 Annexes I and II set the uniform Schengen visa-required / visa-exempt nationality lists applied by the Czech Republic as an EU/Schengen member (regulation text verified live 2026-10-06 by the IS/LT batch; EUR-Lex spot-checks from this batch returned a JS shell, so the regulation URL is cited per the task's Schengen shortcut, not re-discovered per state). (EUR-Lex (European Union), verified October 6, 2026)
Czechia at a glance
| Region | Europe |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 57 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/E sockets, 230/400 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Czechia is mid-priced for travelers: everyday prices sit at about 57 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Czechia compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: New Zealand devices use Type I, but Czechia uses Type C/E. Full plug and voltage guide for Czechia.
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Common questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Czechia?
No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Czechia of up to 90 days.
How long can a New Zealand passport holder stay in Czechia?
New Zealand passport holders can stay in Czechia for up to 90 days without a visa. Stays longer than 90 days require a different visa or immigration authorization.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Czechia's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
Nearby destinations for New Zealand passport holders
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