Czechia→Austria
Czechia to Austria
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Austria.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of entry into Austria.
You may also choose to travel using your national identity card instead of a passport.
Arrange proof of onward travel and accommodation (for example a return flight and hotel booking) because border officers may ask to see them. Carry evidence of sufficient funds for your stay as you may be required to show this at the border.
Purchase travel insurance if you want cover for illness, cancellation or loss; travel insurance is recommended but is not required for entry to Austria.
What happens at the border?
You may be asked at the border to show your passport or national identity card, proof of sufficient funds for the stay, a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on arrival from Czechia.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Austria?
Czech citizens do not need a visa to enter Austria for stays of up to 90 days for tourism.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Austria.
Can I travel with my national ID card instead of a passport?
You may use either your Czech passport or your national identity card to enter Austria.
What documents might border officers ask to see?
You can be asked at the border to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
Do I need any vaccinations to travel to Austria?
No vaccinations are required or recommended for travel from Czechia to Austria.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry to Austria.
What do minors need to enter Austria?
Travellers under 18 need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Austria.
Do I need to register on arrival or fill in an entry card?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required when you enter Austria from Czechia.
Can I deal with Austrian consular matters while still in Czechia?
If you need consular assistance or to make an application while in Czechia, Austria maintains an embassy or consulate in Czechia where you can apply without leaving the country.
How long can I stay without a visa, and what if I want to stay longer?
A stay longer than 90 days requires a visa; you must obtain a visa if your visit will exceed 90 days.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Austria — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Austria
Europe
- Capital
- Vienna
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Classical Music, Skiing, Historic Cities
- Food
- Wiener Schnitzel, Sachertorte, Apfelstrudel