🇿🇦南非(South Africa)

🇨🇿捷克(Czechia)ZA-CZ

南非(South Africa) 前往捷克(Czechia) 签证要求

Q: Can South Africans use ETIAS instead of a visa for Czechia?

No. ETIAS is only for visa-exempt nationalities. Since South Africans require a Schengen visa, ETIAS does not apply to them.

Q: How long can I stay in Czechia on a Schengen visa?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area, subject to the dates printed on your visa.

Q: Where do South Africans apply for a Czech Schengen visa?

Applications are submitted through VFS Global centres in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban or Gaborone, and are decided by the Czech Embassy in Pretoria.

Q: How much does the visa cost?

The standard adult Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 (raised from EUR 80 on 11 June 2026), plus a VFS Global service fee and mandatory travel insurance.

Q: How early should I apply?

You can apply up to 6 months before travel and no later than 15 working days before departure. Allow at least 15 calendar days for processing.

South African ordinary passport holders DO need a visa to visit Czechia. You must obtain a short-stay (Type C) Schengen visa before travel, applied for via VFS Global in South Africa. ETIAS does not apply to South Africans because it is only for visa-exempt nationalities. Czechia is a full member of the Schengen Area, and South Africa is on the EU's visa-required list. A South African ordinary passport holder therefore must apply for a short-stay (Type C) Schengen visa for tourism before departure. Applications are lodged through VFS Global centres in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban or Gaborone, and are decided by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pretoria within 15 calendar days (up to 30-60 in some cases). The visa permits a stay of up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. As of 11 June 2026 the standard adult Schengen visa fee rose from EUR 80 to EUR 90, plus a VFS service charge. Note that ETIAS (the European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is NOT relevant for South Africans, since ETIAS only covers visa-exempt nationalities; South Africans continue to need a full Schengen visa. South African temporary/emergency passports are not accepted - an ordinary machine-readable biometric passport is required.

需签证旅游灵活入境最近核实 2026-05-30

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/01 — 关键数字

关键事实

最近核实 2026-05-30

签证类型

Short-stay Schengen visa (Type C, uniform)

最长停留

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

每次入境

入境次数

Single, double or multiple entry (as granted)

自签发日起

签证费

EUR 90 (adult); EUR 45 (children 6-11); free under 6

仅领事费

办理时间

15 calendar days (up to 30-60 in some cases)

常规通道

有效期

Issued for the dates of travel; multiple-entry visas may be valid up to 5 years for frequent travellers

自签发日起

/02 — 办理流程

如何申请

/01

Confirm the visa type you need

For tourism, apply for a short-stay Schengen Type C visa. Czechia must be your main destination (or first point of entry) for the Czech embassy to handle your application.

· Type C· Tourism

/02

Book an appointment with VFS Global

All Czech Schengen visa applications from South Africa are submitted through VFS Global centres in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban or Gaborone. Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 working days before departure.

· VFS Global· Appointment

/03

Complete the application form and gather documents

Fill in the Schengen visa application form and assemble your passport, photos, travel insurance, flights, accommodation and proof of funds.

· Application form

/04

Attend your appointment and give biometrics

Submit documents in person and provide fingerprints and a photo (biometrics), unless you gave them within the last 59 months.

· Biometrics

/05

Pay the visa fee and service charge

Pay the EUR 90 Schengen visa fee plus the VFS service fee at the centre.

· Payment

/06

Collect your passport and verify the visa

Track your application online, collect the passport, and check the visa sticker dates, number of entries and duration of stay before you travel.

· Collection

/03 — 材料清单

所需材料

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签证类型出行日期

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必需Ordinary passport valid at least 90 days beyond intended departure from Schengen, issued within the last 10 years, with 2 blank pages

护照原件；按要求保留空白页和剩余有效期

required

必需Completed and signed Schengen visa application form

官方表格；按要求在线提交或打印后签名

required

必需Two recent biometric passport photos (35x45mm, white background)

按官方尺寸、背景和拍摄时限提供原件或电子照片

required

必需Travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage valid across the Schengen Area

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

required

必需Confirmed return/round-trip flight reservation

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

required

必需Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings) or invitation letter

与申请停留日期一致的订单、行程单或确认函

required

必需Proof of sufficient funds (recent 3-month bank statements)

银行流水、存款、收入或资产证明，姓名和日期需清晰

required

建议Detailed day-by-day travel itinerary

与申请停留日期一致的订单、行程单或确认函

recommended

建议Proof of employment / leave letter or business registration

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

recommended

必需Visa fee plus VFS service fee payment

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

required

必需机票和酒店行程

按本路线要求提供确认订单或代办机构安排行程

行程日期应符合允许停留期和签证有效期。

建议旅行医疗保险

保单证明需显示姓名、目的地和保障日期

即使签证规则只建议购买，部分目的地或代办机构仍可能要求提供。

官方来源Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pretoria - Short-term Schengen Visa Requirements VFS Global - Czech Republic Visa (South Africa)Visa requirements for South African citizens - Wikipedia

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/04 — 费用

费用明细

全包估算

项目金额来源

Schengen visa fee (adult)EUR 90From 11 June 2026; was EUR 80. Roughly ZAR 1,850 depending on exchange rate

Schengen visa fee (child 6-11)EUR 45Free for children under 6

VFS Global service feeApprox. ZAR 600-700Charged per application in addition to the visa fee

Travel medical insuranceApprox. ZAR 400-900Mandatory EUR 30,000 minimum coverage; cost varies by trip length

Optional services (courier, premium lounge, SMS)VariesOptional VFS add-ons

总计估算EUR 90 (approx. ZAR 1,850) plus VFS service fee — EUR 90 plus service, insurance and optional fees (approx. ZAR 2,800-3,500 total)含全部

/05 — 办理时间

办理时间

Standard processing

15 calendar days

Normal decision time for short-stay Schengen visa applications via VFS Global; can extend to 30-45 days if additional scrutiny is needed.

Extended/complex cases

Up to 60 days

In exceptional cases requiring further documentation or consultation, processing may take up to 60 days.

/06 — 拒签风险

常见拒签原因

按频率

/01

South Africa is on the EU Schengen visa-required list

South African ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt for the Schengen Area, so a visa must be obtained before travel.

High

/02

Czechia is a full Schengen member

Czechia applies the common Schengen short-stay visa policy and the 90/180-day rule.

High

/03

ETIAS does not cover South Africans

ETIAS is only for visa-exempt nationalities; South Africans still need a full Schengen visa, not ETIAS.

Medium

/04

Temporary/emergency passports not accepted

The Czech authorities do not accept South African temporary passports; an ordinary biometric passport is required.

Medium

/05

Insufficient supporting documents

Weak proof of funds, missing insurance or unclear itinerary are common reasons for refusal.

Medium

/07 — 抵达之后

落地后须知

/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 — 政策历史

政策变更记录

自 2024 年起

2026-05-30 · 重大

South Africa to Czechia route verified

Confirmed visa-required status via the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pretoria and VFS Global. Noted the Schengen adult visa fee increase to EUR 90 effective 11 June 2026 and clarified that ETIAS does not apply to South African (visa-required) nationals.

/09 — 常见问题