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Czech embassies worldwide closed on 17 November holiday—visa & consular services paused
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Czech Consulate in Istanbul to Close on 17 November – Visa Applicants Advised to Reschedule
The Czech Consulate General in Istanbul will be closed on Monday, 17 November 2025, for a national holiday. All visa and consular appointments that day are cancelled and must be rebooked. Corporations moving staff from Turkey to Czechia should adjust timelines and instruct travellers to plan around Czech public-holiday closures.
Erbil Consulate Updates Contact Procedures for Czech Visa Applicants – New E-mail Channel Confirmed
Czech authorities in Erbil (Iraq) have refreshed their visa-appointment instructions, stressing that all applications must be requested via a dedicated e-mail address and a strict formatting template. The clarification aims to reduce processing delays for business travellers and assignees heading to Czechia.