Closest Metro Stop:
Van Ness-UDC 
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Fax: (202) 966-8540
Phone: (202) 274-9100
Website: mzv.cz/washington
Embassy:
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Address: 3900 Spring of Freedom St NW, Washington DC 20008.
The Embassy of the Czech Republic is located in the International Center area, near the Office of the Foreign Mission of the Department of State, the University of the District of Columbia, and the INTELSAT Headquarter.
Van Ness-UDC Metro Station on the red line of the Metro system is the closest station to the Embassy of the Czech Republic. From the station, it is approximately a 12-minute walk to the Embassy. Use the map and directions shown below to find suggested routes.
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Quick Facts
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Schengen Agreement
The Czech Republic is a member of the European Union, but also of the Schengen Agreement. Under the Schengen Agreement, border controls between members are eliminated. A Schengen visa allows you to stay in or transit through all the Schengen Members and to travel between them for up to 90 days in any 180 day period. For example, if you have a Schengen visa for Italy, it will also be valid for the Czech Republic.
A common misconception is that tourists in Europe can simply travel into a non-Schengen country like England for a day or two, and then re-enter the Schengen Area with a brand new 90 days. This is not the case. You are only allowed to stay in the Schengen Area for 3 months out of every half-year.
If you want to stay in the Schengen Area longer than 90 days, you need to apply for a long-stay visa/residence permit for a specific country. If you obtain a long-stay visa for a particular Schengen Area country, you can stay in that country without eating into your 90-day Schengen time.
Members of the Schengen Agreement:
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Jurisdiction
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington DC also has jurisdiction over AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, KY, MD, MS, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, Puerto Rico and Overseas.
U.S. Citizens
The Czech Republic is part of the Schengen Agreement. U.S. Citizens do not need a visa when traveling to the Czech Republic for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes. You need sufficient funds and a return airline ticket. Also, your U.S. Passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the period of stay.
Although European Union regulations require that non-European Union travelers obtain a stamp in their passports upon initial entry to a Schengen country, many borders are not staffed with officers carrying out this function. Make sure to request a stamp in your passport at an official point of entry. Under local law, travelers without a stamp in their passports may be questioned and asked to document the length of their stay in Schengen countries at the time of departure, and could face possible fines if unable to do so.
You will need a visa for longer stays or to work or study in the Czech Republic. When a visa is required, submit your application to the embassy at least 3-4 months in advance of traveling to the Czech Republic.
All travelers must also carry proof of a medical insurance policy while in the Czech Republic. According to the Czech Government, if you have a health insurance card or a credit card with health insurance included, it will be accepted as proof of insurance.
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