Czechia→Germany
Czechia to Germany
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
Travellers from Czechia may stay in Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Stays longer than 90 days require a visa.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a letter of parental consent when travelling to Germany.
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 Germany.
You may also travel using a Czech national identity card instead of a passport.
Arrange proof of your return flight and your hotel booking, and be prepared to show evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay; German border officers may ask for these on arrival.
Consider taking travel insurance for your trip; it is recommended but not required for entry.
What happens at the border?
At the border you must present a valid travel document: either your passport or your national identity card. Officers may ask to see proof of sufficient funds, your return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on entry to Germany from Czechia.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Germany?
Czech citizens do not need a visa to travel to Germany for stays of up to 90 days for tourism.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your Czech passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Germany.
Can I travel with my national ID card or do I need a passport?
You may use either your Czech passport or your national identity card to enter Germany.
What documents might border control ask me to show?
German border officers may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of hotel booking.
Do I need any vaccinations before I travel?
No vaccinations are required or recommended for travel from Czechia to Germany.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Germany?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Germany but it is not a condition of entry.
What do minors need to travel to Germany?
Travellers under 18 need a letter of parental consent to travel to Germany.
Do I have to register on arrival or fill in an entry card?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required when you enter Germany from Czechia.
Can I get consular help from Germany while I am still in Czechia?
If you need consular help while arranging travel or staying abroad, Germany maintains an embassy or consulate in Czechia where applications or enquiries can be made without leaving the country.
How long can I stay in Germany without a visa and what if I want to stay longer?
A stay longer than 90 days requires a visa; you must obtain the appropriate visa if you plan to stay beyond 90 days.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 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
- 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: Germany — 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 Germany
Europe
- Capital
- Berlin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Automobiles, Beer, Castles
- Food
- Sauerbraten, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut