Czech Foreign Ministry Retires “Visapoint,” Launches Smarter Visa-Appointment Portal
EU Picks Prague as First Test Site for New “Digital Travel App”
Prague Airport Debuts Premium Private Check-in and Fast-Track Lane for Schengen Flyers
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EU Launches “Digital Travel App”; Czech Border Police Volunteer as First Schengen Test Site
The EU has green-lit development of a voluntary Digital Travel App that will allow passport data and biometrics to be uploaded before departure. Czech Border Police have volunteered Prague Airport as one of the first test sites, hoping to relieve EES queues in Terminal 1. The pilot, expected in early 2026, could shave minutes off each border crossing and reshape corporate travel compliance.
Czech Foreign Ministry Switches Off “Visapoint,” Activates New Visa-Appointment Platform on 1 December
The Czech MFA shut down its controversial Visapoint system on 30 November and launched a new, captcha-protected visa-appointment platform on 1 December 2025. While early users reported minor glitches, the portal randomises queue numbers and is expected to reduce bot-driven booking abuse. Employers sponsoring foreign hires must adjust workflows immediately.
Prague Airport Rolls Out Premium Private Check-in and Fast-Track Lane for Schengen Flights
From 1 December 2025, passengers on Schengen flights from Prague can pay CZK 1,950 (€79) for a bundled private check-in, lounge access and exclusive security lane. The service targets business travellers who need predictable transit times and dovetails with the airport’s broader preparations for EU biometric border rules.