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Visa Services

Greeetings from the Consul General
Stuart M. Hatcher

The United States Welcomes Czech Visitors

I am honored to be in the Czech Republic and to serve as Consul General of the United States.  From the time of Tomas Masaryk and Woodrow Wilson, the United States and the Czech Republic have built many bridges on the strong foundation of shared ideals.  I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to strengthen these bonds by facilitating the travel of Czech citizens to the United States through the issuance of visas, as well as providing assistance to American citizens visiting the Czech Republic.

Last year we issued more than 32,000 visas to Czech citizens from all backgrounds and walks of life.  Because most visas are valid for ten years and many Czechs already have visas, during that same time more than 45,000 Czechs visited the United States.  We hope even more visit this year.  With its diverse cultures, rich history and spectacular landscapes, the United States has much to offer visitors, and we are working to make the process of getting a U.S. visa as simple as possible.

My staff and I are dedicated to facilitating the travel of Czechs to the United States.  We work hard to ensure that the visa application process is fair and transparent.  Every applicant is interviewed by highly-trained professional diplomats of the U.S. Foreign Service who have developed competency in the Czech language.  Our Czech staff works tirelessly to ensure the process goes smoothly, and can help when there are occasional language difficulties.  Complete instructions for the application process can be found by clicking on the Non-Immigrant Visa button to the left of this page.  If you have questions, please see the FAQs or send us an e-mail in the contact box to the right.

What do we ask of Czech visitors to the U.S.?  We ask that you enjoy your visit, and see as much as you can.  We ask, of course, that you comply with the terms of your visa:  a timely return at the end of your stay will make it easier for other Czech citizens to qualify for a visa.  And finally, when you do come back, we hope you will encourage your friends and family to visit too.

We look forward to your visit!

 

 

 

Stuart M. Hatcher
Consul General of the United States

 

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