Prague passport query.

josey1964

Now Prague is in the EU do I still need 6 months on my passport to travel there, as I will only have 3 months left when I go in January.
I have looked at the embassy web site but I am still a bit confused.
As I am the lead passenger on a girls trip (mature ladies more like), I dont want to be caught out.
Many thanks.

jamesh

Apply for a new one now regardless of if its required for Prague, you will save £9 if you get the application sorted before Dec 1st.

Also they put any unused months onto the new one so you won't loose anything. (minimum of 1 month max of 9 months transfered)

josey1964

The only thing with that is I am holding out for the new Biometric one next summer as I travel to the USA quite a lot.

So still awaiting the actual answer please as if I need 6 months I shall renew before Dec 1st.

josey1964

Passport information for tourists visiting Prague & the Czech Republic.

Visas are NOT required by nationals of the following countries:

(a) United Kingdom (U.K.) for stays up to 180 days


Passport requirements for visitors NOT requiring visas:

E.U. nationals: valid passport for the length of the visit (i.e. the passport must not expire before visitors leave the Czech Republic).

Other nationals: passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the departure date from the Czech Republic.

Passport requirements for visitors requiring visas:

90 day visa: passport must have at least 9 months left to run.
90+ days visa: passport must have at least 15 months left to run.

(a) Travelers not requiring a visa may be asked at the border to prove they are carrying a minimum of £20 per day.
(b) Travelers with a visa must register with the police within 3 working days of arrival.

alanrowell

josey1964 wrote:

The only thing with that is I am holding out for the new Biometric one next summer as I travel to the USA quite a lot.

Only passports issued after October next year have to be biometric in order to qualify for the VWP.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html

Janeyjaz

Hello, just to let you know, the only people that can advise you are their Embassy, or maybe your travel agent, the Passport Office cannot advise you - hope this helps

johnmoney05

I travelled to Prague this June. The Custom Staff was very nice. Smiling...and just took a quick look of my passport (less than 3 seconds), then returned me. I have to say that I never have so good experience. Because I am chinese, holding portuguese passport and living in England. So I always have problem with the custom. And as Czech now joined the EU. I believe your passport will do the trip. But it is hard to say if you can get the Biometric passport next summer though.