Czechia • Passport

About the Czechia passport

At #5 globally out of 200 ranked passports, the Czechia passport puts holders ahead of 98% of the world. Alongside Bulgaria and Estonia, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Like many countries, Czechia extends citizenship to children of its nationals born abroad, making the passport potentially available to subsequent generations through descent.

Passport context

Czechia applies a top marginal income tax rate of 23% and a capital gains tax rate of Same as income. The country operates a flat tax regime, applying a single flat rate to all income brackets. The flat-rate structure simplifies tax planning for residents and expats alike, with a predictable single rate applied regardless of income level.

Czechia is a member of the European Union, granting holders the right to live, work, and study across 27 EU member states plus 4 Schengen associates.

Where Czechia passport holders can travel

Where a visa is required

How Czechia compares regionally

Among EU member states, the Czechia passport ranks 25th of 27 by mobility. The average passport rank across EU member states is #4.