Czech Embassy in Pretoria pauses visa services as IT upgrade begins
The Czech Embassy in Pretoria has halted all visa submissions between 28 May and 19 June 2026 while it installs new biometric equipment linked to EU-wide border IT systems. The pause will disrupt corporate assignments and holiday travel from South Africa and neighbouring countries, so employers and tour operators should build in extra lead time or consider alternate consular posts.
May 29, 2026
