Czech Consulate Reopens in Mumbai, Making Schengen Travel Easier for Indians

Good news for travellers in western and southern India. After almost fifteen years, the Czech Republic has brought its consulate back to Mumbai. This should make the Czech Schengen visa much easier to access and give students, tourists and business travellers quicker support.

The timing works well, as more Indians are already exploring Czechia beyond Prague, heading to wine regions, spa towns and historic cities like Brno and Cesky Krumlov.

Key Highlights

• Czech Consulate reopens in Mumbai after nearly 15 years.
• Easier visa access for travellers in western and southern India.
• Unified efforts by the Consulate, CzechTourism, Prague Airport and CzechTrade.
• Rising Indian interest in Czechia’s wine regions, spa towns and heritage cities.
• New culture, food, heritage and wellness campaign launching in early 2026.

What this Means for Indian Travellers

The return of the Czech consulate in Mumbai makes the whole visa process simpler. Now, visa applicants will no longer need to travel to other cities to apply for Czech Schengen visas.

The decision to reopen the consulate will also support more leisure, business and MICE trips to Czechia, which has seen growing interest from Indian travellers over the past few years.

Officials from Czech Tourism, Prague Airport and CzechTrade joined the Consulate to speak about this shared effort during a press event in Mumbai on 9 December 2025. Their message was simple. Czechia wants to welcome more travellers, and it wants to make the journey easier.

Where Else Can You Apply for a Czech Visa in India

Czech visa applications in India are handled through consulates and VFS Global centres. Along with the newly reopened Mumbai office, applicants can use official centres in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune via VFS Global.

Czechia Visa Application Centres in India

• Embassy of the Czech Republic: New Delhi
• Consulate General: Mumbai
• VFS Global visa application centres:
  • Bengaluru
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Kolkata
  • Pune
  • Ahmedabad
  • Chandigarh

What Czechia Hopes to Highlight

Czech Tourism reports that travellers from India are now exploring places beyond Prague. More visitors are going to wine regions in South Moravia, spa towns like Karlovy Vary, and heritage cities such as Brno and Cesky Krumlov. With the consulate back in Mumbai, they hope this trend continues to grow.

A new marketing campaign will start in early 2026. It will highlight culture, food, heritage, and wellness, encouraging travellers to discover more of the country.

What Officials Said

Barbara Andelova from CzechTourism said they are excited to return to Mumbai because it brings them closer to travellers and partners who have been promoting Czechia for years. She noted that Indians are exploring more parts of the country, not just the main cities.

Consul General Katerina Vovkova added that reopening the Mumbai office is an important step for both countries. She explained that the new office will make the visa process easier for people across western and southern India. The team will review progress every few months to keep improving services.

Growing Travel Demand

As more Indians plan longer holidays, multi-city trips, and deeper cultural experiences in Europe, the new office will help meet this demand. Czechia already welcomes thousands of Indian visitors each year, and the numbers are expected to rise.

VFS Global continues to represent CzechTourism in India, the Middle East and Israel. Their head of tourism services, GB Srithar, said the reopening comes at the right time because outbound travel from India is rising quickly. He believes this move will make Czechia even more accessible and attractive.

What Happens Next

Visit Czechia will kick off new promotions in 2026 to showcase its food, history, culture, and wellness experiences. With the consulate back in Mumbai and interest from Indian travellers stronger than ever, Czechia aims to become one of Europe’s most inviting destinations.