The Royal Thai Embassy in Prague's Bubeneč district handles Thai visas for people who live in the Czech Republic, and only there. Its e-Visa guidance says residents of the Czech Republic apply through Prague with proof of residency, and that the applicant must stay in the Czech Republic for the whole application process.
Slovakia is the common mix-up. Despite the shared history, Slovak residents do not apply to Prague. They go to the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna, which covers Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Thai Embassy, Prague |
| Address | Romaina Rollanda 481/3, 160 00 Prague 6 - Bubeneč |
| Phone | +420 220 570 055, +420 220 571 435 |
| [email protected] (the Foreign Ministry's list gives [email protected]) | |
| Office hours | Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30 (the embassy's 2026 holiday sheet; its contact page still shows 09:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:00) |
| Consular and visa services | Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 12:00, by prior appointment only (the contact page says until 12:30) |
| Area covered | Residents of the Czech Republic |
| Visa applications | Online only at thaievisa.go.th (since 1 November 2022) |
| Stated processing time | Usually 5 to 10 working days after a complete application |
| Visa fees (CZK) | Transit 700 · Tourist single entry 850 · Tourist or Non-Immigrant multiple entry 4,000 · Non-Immigrant single entry 1,600 · DTV 8,000 (read 27 Sep 2026) |
Which Areas This Mission Covers
Prague has the simplest district in this part of Europe: one country. The Thai Foreign Ministry's list of mission contact points (December 2025) gives the Czech Republic to Prague and nothing else.
Neighbouring countries go elsewhere:
| You live in | Apply to |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic | Royal Thai Embassy, Prague |
| Slovakia | Royal Thai Embassy, Vienna |
| Austria | Royal Thai Embassy, Vienna |
| Poland | Royal Thai Embassy, Warsaw |
| Hungary | Royal Thai Embassy, Budapest |
| Germany | Berlin, or the consulates-general in Frankfurt and Munich |
The embassy also says Czech nationals who are in Thailand or living outside the Czech Republic cannot apply through Prague. They must return first, or apply to the embassy where they live.
Do You Need a Visa?
For a holiday, Czechs do not. Since 15 September 2026, Czech passport holders get a 30-day visa exemption for tourism. The embassy posts the Thai summary "The revision of Thailand's visa exemption and VoA schemes, 2026", which lists Czechia in the 30-day group.
- One extension of up to 30 days is possible at a Thai immigration office for 1,900 THB. See the visa exemption extension guide.
- Carry proof of onward travel and funds of 20,000 THB per person (40,000 THB per family).
- Exemption entries over land borders are capped at twice per calendar year.
- Travellers who entered before 15 September 2026 keep the stay they were given.
- File the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival.
Details: visa exemption and the 30-day change. The visa finder helps if your trip doesn't fit a simple holiday.
You need a visa from Prague for a longer tourist stay (tourist visa, 60 days per entry plus a possible 30-day extension), for work, study, family or retirement (Non-Immigrant O, O-A), or for the DTV.
How to Apply
All applications, except the Privilege Entry Visa for Thailand Elite members, go through thaievisa.go.th. The embassy no longer takes applications in person or by post.
- Create an account and choose the Royal Thai Embassy, Prague.
- Type your name as it appears in the machine-readable zone of your passport, without Czech diacritics. The embassy's own example: Alžběta Bährová becomes ALZBETA BAEHROVA.
- Choose "Ordinary Passport" unless you are a government official. Choose the title "Master" for boys under 15 and "Miss" for girls.
- Upload documents in English or Thai and pay online. The fee is not refunded if you are refused, or if you paid for multiple entry and get single entry.
- Print the approved e-Visa from your email and carry it with your passport.
Apply at least a month before you travel, but not more than 3 months ahead.
Passport validity. Prague asks for at least 6 months' validity for a single-entry visa and at least 18 months for a multiple-entry or one-year visa, with two blank pages.
No O-X for Czechs. The embassy states that Czech nationals are not eligible for the five-year O-X retirement visa. Choosing it by mistake costs you the fee. Retirees look at the O-A instead.
DTV. The fee is 8,000 CZK. Prague's DTV page says applicants must be Czech nationals or hold permanent residence in the Czech Republic, and be in the country for the whole process. That matches the Thai Foreign Ministry rule in force since 31 August 2026, which also adds a criminal record certificate. See DTV application.
Practical Notes
Interview list. Prague publishes a list of 29 nationalities whose applicants may be asked for extra documents and an interview at the embassy. For Afghanistan, Iraq and North Korea it warns that a decision can take 4 to 8 weeks after documents are submitted.
Legalisation and consular services are by appointment, in the morning window (09:00 to 12:00 on the 2026 holiday sheet). Check the "Legalization" download page for current requirements before you go.
Holidays. The embassy publishes a 2026 holiday list on its "Holidays" page. It closes on both Thai and Czech public holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Thai embassy in Prague cover Slovakia?
No. Slovak residents apply through the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna, which covers Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia. Prague only covers the Czech Republic.
How much is a Thai visa in the Czech Republic?
850 CZK for a single-entry tourist visa, 4,000 CZK for a multiple-entry tourist or Non-Immigrant visa, 1,600 CZK for a single-entry Non-Immigrant visa, 700 CZK for a transit visa and 8,000 CZK for the DTV, all paid online.
How long does a Thai e-Visa take in Prague?
Usually 5 to 10 working days after a complete and correct application. Some nationalities can take up to 3 months, and the embassy cannot handle urgent requests.
Do Czech citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Not for a holiday of up to 30 days. Since 15 September 2026, Czech passport holders get a 30-day visa exemption for tourism, extendable once by up to 30 days for 1,900 THB.
Can Czech citizens get the Thai O-X retirement visa?
No. The Prague embassy says Czech nationals are not eligible for the O-X, and the fee is lost if you apply for it by mistake. The Non-Immigrant O-A is the usual retirement route.
How do I write Czech letters on a Thai visa application?
Leave out the diacritics and follow the machine-readable line of your passport. The embassy's example turns Alžběta Bährová into ALZBETA BAEHROVA.
Can a foreigner living in Prague apply for a DTV there?
Only with Czech permanent residence. Prague's DTV page requires applicants to be Czech nationals or permanent residents, in line with the rule in force since 31 August 2026.
Sources
- Royal Thai Embassy, Prague: Contact Us
- Royal Thai Embassy, Prague: Visa (downloads)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Prague: How to apply for e-Visa (PDF) (jurisdiction, fees, processing time)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Prague: Tourist Visa (PDF)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Prague: Destination Thailand Visa (PDF)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Prague: Summary of the 2026 visa exemption and VoA revision (PDF)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Prague: Holidays
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand: List of Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General, contact points (December 2025)
- TAT Newsroom: New 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September
