How much does the Czech Republic entry cost for Ukrainian citizens?

It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Czech Republic visa for Ukrainian citizens

Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa for Czech Republic for up to 90 days in any 180.

Visa-free Confidence: high — Verified against official source Last verified: 19 Jun 2026 (2 days ago)

Status: Visa-free
Max stay: 90 days / 180
Official cost: Free
Before departure: Nothing required before departure

Cost note

Visa-free entry is free. A separate ETIAS travel authorisation (EUR 20, valid 3 years) will be required once ETIAS launches, expected Q4 2026; applicants under 18 or over 70 are fee-exempt.

What you need

Biometric Ukrainian passport (the visa-free regime applies only to biometric passports)
Passport valid at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area
Proof of purpose of stay, accommodation and sufficient funds may be requested
Travel medical insurance may be requested
Onward or return travel may be requested

Official source

https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

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Why this verdict

Holders of a biometric Ukrainian passport enter the Czech Republic (Schengen) visa-free for tourism or business for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) records biometric data at the border; ETIAS (EUR 20) will be required once it launches, expected Q4 2026. The Czech Republic hosts a very large Ukrainian community, but visa-free travel does NOT permit work or long-term residence — those require a national visa/residence permit. The 90/180 allowance is shared across all Schengen states. Beneficiaries of EU temporary protection hold a separate residence-based status that may affect certain EES/ETIAS formalities - see exceptions.

Conditional rules

Holder of EU temporary protection in the Czech Republic (status extended to 4 March 2027) Visa-free

Temporary-protection beneficiaries hold a separate residence-based status linked to displacement from Ukraine. That status may change how EES/ETIAS formalities apply, but it is not a second version of short-stay visa-free travel. Confirm with Czech authorities.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Czech Republic?: Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa for Czech Republic for up to 90 days in any 180. (Visa-free.)
How long can Ukrainian passport holders stay in Czech Republic?: Up to 90 days within any 180.
How much does the Czech Republic entry cost for Ukrainian citizens?: It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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