Indian Visitor Boom Prompts Czechia to Reopen Mumbai Consulate and Expand Visa Slots

Arrivals from India surged 12.38 % in 2025, prompting Prague to reopen its long-dormant Mumbai Consulate in April 2026 and add thousands of new Schengen-visa appointment slots. The move eases chronic bottlenecks in New Delhi and supports Czech companies that rely on Indian talent and MICE traffic.