Czech Republic Consulate General in Dresden

Consulate of Czech Republic (Czechia) in Dresden, Germany

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Overview

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Dresden serves eastern Germany and maintains close bilateral relations between the Czech Republic and the German federal states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Berlin (for consular matters). Located in Dresden, the capital of Saxony, the consulate is strategically positioned near the Czech-German border—Dresden is only 150 kilometers from Prague, making it one of the closest German cities to the Czech Republic. The proximity facilitates intense cross-border cooperation in economic, cultural, educational, and regional development spheres. Saxony and the Czech Republic share a 454-kilometer border, creating natural opportunities for regional partnerships. The Dresden consulate plays a vital role in managing the extensive people-to-people contacts across this border, with millions of crossings annually for work, shopping, tourism, and family visits. Since May 1, 2023, the consulate operates a specialized Visa Centre that consolidates all visa-related matters and residence permits for the Schengen area, streamlining services for third-country nationals. The consulate general represents Czech interests in a region with deep historical ties—Saxony and Bohemia (part of Czech lands) have interacted for over a millennium through trade, dynastic connections, and cultural exchange.
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Visa Services

As both Czech Republic and Germany are European Union members and Schengen Area participants, German citizens do not require visas to visit the Czech Republic. German nationals enjoy complete freedom of movement under EU law and can travel, live, work, and study in the Czech Republic without any visa or entry requirements. For third-country nationals residing in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, or Berlin who require visas to visit the Czech Republic, the Consulate General in Dresden is the competent authority. Since May 1, 2023, the consulate operates a dedicated Visa Centre that handles all visa applications and residence permit matters for the Schengen area following standardized EU procedures. Applicants must submit: completed Schengen visa application form, valid passport with minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay and at least two blank pages, recent biometric photograph meeting Schengen standards, travel health insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage valid throughout the Schengen area, confirmed accommodation and travel itinerary in the Czech Republic, proof of sufficient financial means for the duration of stay, and visa fee payment. Appointments are mandatory for all visa applications—contact the Visa Department at dresden.visa@mzv.gov.cz or call +49 351 65 56 720 to schedule. Processing typically takes 15 calendar days but may extend in complex cases. The consulate processes significant visa volumes given the proximity to Czech border and substantial third-country population in eastern Germany.
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Consular Services

The Consular Section provides comprehensive services for Czech nationals residing in or visiting eastern Germany (Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Berlin). Services include passport issuance and renewal for Czech citizens, national identity card processing, birth registration for children born abroad to Czech parents, civil status registration including marriages and deaths, document legalization and apostille services for documents intended for use in the Czech Republic or abroad, notarial services including powers of attorney and statutory declarations, military registration for Czech men, electoral registration for voting in Czech parliamentary and presidential elections from abroad, and emergency consular assistance for Czech nationals in distress. The consulate serves one of the largest Czech communities in Germany, particularly in Saxony where geographic proximity to the Czech border has historically facilitated Czech settlement. Many Czechs work in eastern Germany while maintaining ties to the Czech Republic. German citizens and residents in the consular district can obtain visa information (for third-country family members), document authentication services for papers intended for Czech use, and general information about the Czech Republic. Contact: Consular Department phone +49 351 65 56 716, email dresden.konsulat@mzv.gov.cz. Appointments required for most consular services—always check www.mzv.cz/dresden for current procedures and required documentation.
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Business Support

The consulate actively promotes economic and commercial relations between the Czech Republic and eastern Germany, with particular focus on cross-border cooperation between Saxony and Czech regions. The Saxon-Czech border region represents one of the most integrated economic zones in Europe, characterized by intensive trade, cross-border commuting (thousands of Czechs work in Saxony, Germans work in Czech Republic), joint infrastructure projects, and supply chain integration. Key economic sectors include automotive manufacturing and suppliers (both regions have strong automotive industries), mechanical engineering, electronics and precision instruments, chemicals and plastics, renewable energy technologies, and tourism. The consulate facilitates business connections, provides market intelligence for Czech companies exploring eastern German markets and German companies interested in Czech opportunities, supports participation in trade fairs and business missions, and coordinates with Saxon Economic Development Corporation (WFS) and Czech chambers of commerce. Czech-German cooperation in the border region benefits from EU cross-border programs (Euroregions) that fund joint economic development, infrastructure, and innovation projects. The geographic proximity makes business cooperation particularly attractive—Prague and Dresden are connected by excellent highway and rail links (under 2 hours travel time). The consulate works to strengthen these economic ties while addressing cross-border challenges such as regulatory coordination and labor market integration.
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Special Notes

The Consulate General is located in Dresden at Erna-Berger-Strasse 1, 01097 Dresden, accessible by public transport including trams and buses. Important: This consulate has territorial jurisdiction for consular services covering Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Berlin—residents of these areas should contact Dresden, not the Berlin embassy, for consular matters. For visa matters, the specialized Visa Centre (operational since May 1, 2023) handles all applications—contact Visa Department at +49 351 65 56 720 or dresden.visa@mzv.gov.cz. For consular services, contact +49 351 65 56 716 or dresden.konsulat@mzv.gov.cz. Website www.mzv.cz/dresden provides comprehensive information including appointment scheduling, required documents, fees, and processing times. Appointments are mandatory for most services. The consulate is closed on Czech and German national holidays. Dresden's proximity to the Czech border (Czech border is approximately 30 kilometers south of Dresden) makes this consulate particularly important for managing the intensive cross-border movement and cooperation. The Czech-German border in this region has been control-free since December 2007 when the Czech Republic joined the Schengen Area. Emergency consular assistance phone numbers are available on the website for urgent matters outside office hours. The consulate also promotes Czech culture and supports Czech language education in eastern Germany.
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