Czech Republic Visa
Czech Republic is a small landlocked country in Central Europe, situated southeast of Germany and bordering Austria to the south, Poland to the north and Slovakia to the southeast. Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside in the Czech Republic permanently, you will have to apply for a different Schengen Visa, accordingly.
TYPES OF CZECH REPUBLIC VISA
Depending on the purpose of your travel to Czech Republic, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion.
For those travellers looking to visit Czech Republic for purpose of tourism.
A business visa is given to those who are planning to visit Czech Republic for engaging in temporary work or business.
For people seek better medical treatment or specialized treatment for a disease that cannot be treated in their own country.
This is a special visa given to applicants who want to travel to Czech Republic to participate in cultural, film or sporting events.
Applicants who are intending to undertaking a recognised course of study in Czech Republic should apply for Student visa.
A transit visa is required if there is a scheduled layover of a few hours in Czech Republic before heading to your destination.
If your travel is related to attending intergovernmental meetings, consultations, negotiations or events, you will need to apply for a special official visit visa.
CZECH REPUBLIC VISA REQUIREMENTS
General required documents that you should prepare to apply for a Czech Republic visa:
- Firstly, download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Czech Republic Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Learn more about visa photo requirements and specifications.
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- A copy of your return-ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa – if not otherwise required
- Travel medical insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Czech Republic and the entire Schengen area
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Czech Republic and itinerary
- Flight itinerary reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the Czech Republic
- Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay in the Czech Republic. Find and Book Cheap Hotels in the Czech Republic!
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Czech Republic.
Some additional documents will be reuquired depending on the purpose of stay:
Czech Republic Tourist/Visitor Visa:
- Invitation letter from your family or friends in the Czech Republic with the address and phone number – if applicable
- Bank statement of the last 6 months
- Passport copies
Czech Republic Visa for Business Purposes:
- Invitation letter from the Czech Republic company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit
- A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel
- If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided
- Business bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents
- Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
Czech Republic Visa for Medical Purposes:
- A local medical report
- A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Czech Republic, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation
- Payment receipt of medical fees
- Czech Republic Visa for Cultural, Sports, Film Crew or Religious Purposes:
- Invitation letter from the above-mentioned authorities with details upon the nature of events or activities – purpose of visit , expense coverage
- Names of the applicants (crew members)
- Duration of stay
- Travel itinerary
Czech Republic Visa for Members of Official Delegations:
- The official invitation copy
- Identity of applicant
- Purpose of journey (negotiations, meetings, event by intergovernmental organizations, consultations)
- Duration of stay
- Place of accommodation
Czech Republic Visa for Study, Training, Research, or other type of Internship Purposes:
- An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses
- Certificate of completion or courses attended
- Financial sustenance
Czech Republic Visa For The Wife/Husband of a Czech Republic citizen:
- Proof of Czech Republic citizenship (ID card or consular card or certification of Czech Republic nationality or naturalization order)
- Czech Republic marriage certificate
- Czech Republic family record book
Czech Republic Airport Transit Visa:
- Visa or other type of entry permit in the transit country
- Copy of your valid visa for your final destination
HOW TO APPLY FOR CZECH REPUBLIC VISA
The way to apply for Czech Republic visa is the same as other schengen visa country, to apply for Czech Republic visa just follow these steps:
Determine the type of Schengen Visa that you need to apply for.
Schedule your appointment for VFS
Prepare the required documents for your application
Submit your application at VFS on your appointment date: The process usually goes like this: Arrival and waiting period, Submission of documents, Biometrics, Visa payment
Wait for the results of your Schengen Visa application
VISA PROCESSING TIME
Processing time is approximately 120 days from the date the complete application is received (60 days in case of a study) after the Embassy receives an approval of your application from the Czech Immigration Police, you will be asked to deliver again your passport – the visa will be issued in approximately three days.
VISA APPLICATION FORM
All applicants must download the visa application form, fill in the required details and submit it with mandatory documents to start the process for a Czech Republic visa.
You can download Czech Republic visa application form from internet or get directly from the embassy or consulate. It is recommended to contact nearest Czech Republic embassy or consulate before starting prepare all required documents for application process.
VISA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Where should the applicant apply?
In cases where the applicant will be traveling to one and only one Schengen country, the applicant has to apply at the appropriate embassy/consulate of the certain country. Whereas if the applicant is planning to visit two or more Schengen countries, it is highly recommended to be applying for the visa in the embassy/consulate of the country you will be residing in for most of the traveling days, referred to as the main destination. In case there is no main destination but just a random visit to several Schengen countries, the applicant has to apply for the visa in the embassy/consulate on the first Schengen country he/she will enter according to the itinerary.
2. Where can I find visa information?
All the necessary information can be found on the website of the Czech Embassy, additional information also on the website of the Ministry of Interiour of the Czech Republic.
3. How much money should I have for my trip?
Applicants wishing to enter the Schengen area must provide documentation showing that they have enough funds available to cover their planned stay. The regulations require that the applicant has a minimum of £30 or equivalent for each day of their planned trip. As an example, applicants wishing to stay for 90 days in the Schengen area will need to provide proof that they have £30 x 90 = £2700. We require the last three months of your bank statements or to see travellers cheques equal to the required minimum amount.
4. When I should apply for the visa
Applications for short stay Schengen visas can be made any time from 3 months (but no later than 15 days) before your planned travel date. Appointments can only be made within a 30-days period from the day you register. It can take up to 15 days (in some cases 30 days) to obtain a visa from the time your application form has been lodged at the Embassy. Due to the high demand for Schengen visas it is suggested the appointment is made at least 45 days in advance of your intended date of travel.
5. What happens if I do not have all the requested documents for the interview?
Applicants are required to provide all the supporting documents requested with their application at the time of the interview. Additional documentation will not normally be accepted except at the discretion of the consular official who would then advise on what information is required and by what date. Please order your documentation according to the checklist and present them to the consular official in the requested order. Please note: an application may be rejected if the supporting information is incomplete or not supplied.
