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As outbound travel from India continues to broaden beyond traditional European gateways, visa accessibility and coordinated destination engagement are becoming critical enablers. Czechia’s decision to reopen its consulate in Mumbai marks a strategic step to strengthen ties with Indian leisure, business and MICE travellers ahead of a renewed market push in 2026. CzechTourism, the Consulate General of the Czech Republic and Prague Airport mark the reopening of the Czech Consulate office in Mumbai, restoring consular operations in the city after nearly fifteen years. The move benefits travellers from western and southern India applying for Czech (Schengen) visas and supports growth across leisure, business and MICE segments. Barbara Andelova, International Marketing Manager – New Markets, CzechTourism, says: “Mumbai has always meant a lot to us, and having the Czech consulate return after fifteen years is very exciting. It brings us closer to travellers and partners in a region that has been promoting Czechia beyond Prague. We’re seeing Indians explore the wine regions and spa towns of Czechia alongside heritage cities like Prague and Brno. Another office for the India mission of the Consulate and combined efforts with Prague Airport and Czech Trade will bring Indians closer to Czechia’s offerings.” Government officials highlight bilateral importance A press conference and networking evening held on 9 December 2025 in Mumbai presents a unified approach by the Consulate, CzechTourism, Prague Airport and Czech Trade, positioning Czechia across tourism, education, business, film, celebrations and MICE segments. The conference panel includes Katerina Vovkova, Consul General of the Czech Republic, along with Veronika Senjukova, Consul, Deputy Head of Mission, and Maros Martin Guoth, Vice Consul for Economic Affairs. Vovkova says: “Reinstating the Mumbai office is a meaningful step …

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