🇻🇳VIETNAM

🏳CZVN-CZ

Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa to visit CZ?

Q: Where do I apply for the Czech Schengen visa in Vietnam?

At VFS Global visa centres in Hanoi, Da Nang, or Ho Chi Minh City, depending on your place of residence, on behalf of the Czech Embassy in Hanoi.

Q: How long can I stay with this visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area, subject to the entries and validity granted on your visa.

Q: How much does the visa cost?

The visa fee is EUR 90 for adults (EUR 45 for children 6–11), plus a VFS Global service fee of roughly EUR 30–35.

Q: Do I need ETIAS instead of a visa?

No. ETIAS applies only to visa-exempt nationalities. Because Vietnamese passport holders need a visa, ETIAS will not replace the Schengen visa requirement for them.

Q: How early should I apply?

Apply at least 3 weeks before travel; you may submit up to 6 months before departure. Standard processing is 15 days but can extend to 45 days.

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa to visit Czechia for tourism. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival option. Czechia is a full member of the Schengen Area, and Vietnam is not on the EU visa-exemption list. A Vietnamese ordinary passport holder must therefore obtain a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa before travelling for tourism. Applications are submitted in person through VFS Global visa centres in Hanoi, Da Nang, or Ho Chi Minh City (according to place of residence), on behalf of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Hanoi. The visa permits a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area. The standard application fee is EUR 90 for adults, plus a VFS service fee. Decisions are normally issued within 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 days in complex cases. Applicants must show proof of accommodation, return travel, sufficient funds, and travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. Note on ETIAS: the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation (expected to launch in late 2026) applies only to visa-exempt nationalities; because Vietnamese passport holders require a visa, ETIAS will not replace the Schengen visa requirement for them.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period

per entry

Entries

Single, double, or multiple (as granted)

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 90 (adult) + VFS service fee

consular fee only

Processing time

15 calendar days (up to 45 in complex cases)

standard track

Validity

As granted, within the 90/180 rule

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm visa type and book an appointment

You need a Schengen Type C tourist visa. Create an account and book an appointment at the VFS Global visa centre in Hanoi, Da Nang, or Ho Chi Minh City based on your place of residence.

· Type C· VFS Global

/02

Complete the Schengen application form

Fill in the harmonised Schengen visa application form, sign it, and prepare two recent ICAO-standard photos (white background, taken within the last 3 months).

· Application form· 2 photos

/03

Gather supporting documents

Assemble passport, travel itinerary, confirmed accommodation, round-trip flight reservation, proof of sufficient funds, employment/income evidence, and travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000.

· Insurance EUR 30,000· Proof of funds

/04

Attend the appointment and give biometrics

Submit documents in person, pay the visa fee and VFS service fee, and provide fingerprints and a photo (biometrics, unless captured within the last 59 months).

· Biometrics· Pay fee

/05

Wait for processing

Standard processing is 15 calendar days from submission, extendable to 30 or 45 days if additional checks or documents are required. Apply at least 3 weeks before departure.

· 15 days· Apply early

/06

Collect your passport and verify the visa

Retrieve your passport from the visa centre or by courier, and check that the visa sticker dates, number of entries, and duration of stay are correct before you travel.

· Collect passport· Check sticker

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond departure, with 2 blank pages

required

Completed and signed Schengen visa application form

required

Two recent ICAO-standard passport photos (white background)

required

Travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 across Schengen

required

Confirmed round-trip flight reservation

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings or invitation)

required

Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3 months)

required

Proof of employment / income or business registration

recommended

Detailed day-by-day travel itinerary

recommended

Visa fee plus VFS service fee (card or VND cash)

required

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Schengen visa fee (adult)EUR 90Standard short-stay Type C fee; paid in CZK/EUR by card or VND cash

Schengen visa fee (child 6–11)EUR 45Children under 6 are exempt

VFS Global service feeapprox. EUR 30–35Per applicant; charged by the visa centre

Optional courier / SMS / premium servicesvariesPassport return by courier and other add-ons are optional

Total estimateEUR 120 — EUR 140incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard processing

15 calendar days

Normal decision time from the date of submission; apply at least 3 weeks before departure.

Extended processing

30–45 calendar days

Applied in complex cases or when additional documents/checks are required.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Czechia is in the Schengen Area

As a Schengen member, Czechia applies common short-stay visa rules, and Vietnam is not on the EU visa-exemption list.

High

/02

Tourism / short visit

Leisure travel of up to 90 days falls under the Schengen Type C short-stay visa category.

High

/03

Visiting friends or relatives

Family or friend visits also require a Type C visa, usually with an invitation letter as supporting evidence.

Medium

/04

Business meetings or conferences

Short business trips use the same Type C visa, supported by an invitation from the host company.

Medium

/05

Multi-country Schengen trip

Travellers combining Czechia with other Schengen states apply where the main destination or first entry is.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Vietnam to Czechia route verified

Confirmed via the Czech Embassy in Hanoi and VFS Global that Vietnamese ordinary passport holders still require a Schengen Type C visa; ETIAS (expected late 2026) does not apply because Vietnam is not visa-exempt.

/09 — The questions