Do I need a visa for United States from Czech Republic?
Electronic authorization required
Travelling to United States on a Czech Republic passport, you need an electronic travel authorization, applied for online before you travel.
Once admitted, the permitted stay in United States is 90 days.
| Requirement | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) |
|---|---|
| Permitted stay once admitted | 90 days |
| Visa fee | 40.27 USDESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) |
| Official United States portal | Apply or check requirements |
What you need to apply
- PassportA valid passport from a Visa Waiver Program country. It must be an e-passport, the kind with the chip symbol on the cover.
- Passport-style photographA selfie of the traveller, taken while completing the application.
- Application feePaid by card at the end of the application.
- Contact detailsA valid email address, your home address and phone number, and an emergency contact's phone and email.
Every traveller needs their own ESTA. An approved ESTA is permission to board, not a guarantee of entry: a CBP officer decides admissibility when you arrive.
From the official United States guidance, checked 2026-08-04. Read the source.
Travelling to study, work, transit, or travel for business?
This page answers the short-stay, tourist question. Study, work, transit, or travel for business in United States is a separate question, with its own rules.
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Data last verified: 2026-03-01
Not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change without notice and vary by circumstance - always confirm with the destination country’s embassy, consulate, or official government source before booking or traveling. Full disclaimer.