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Applying for a visa to Czechia – full guide

Travelers will require a visa (travel pass) for Czechia if they are a resident of a non-Schengen country without a visa travel concurrence with the area. Residents from the U.K., the U.S.A., Australia, or Canada don’t need a pass for short stays (to 90 days in any 180 days in the entire Schengen Region).

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Types of Czechia visas

Depending on the reason that you are traveling, you have different Czechia visas, such as:

Schengen pass

A Schengen pass permits you to remain in Czechia for under 90 days. This visa is ideal for visiting the Czech Republic for the travel industry, business, or clinical treatment. Other than Czechia, with this pass, you can visit a wide range of various Schengen nations for as long as 90 days.

Transit pass

If you are a citizen of one or more certain nations, you may require an airport transit visa to transit through a Czech airport.

Work pass

Anybody outside the EU/EEA nation or Switzerland needs a pass to work in the Czech Republic. Before you can apply for a work visa, you should have a proposal for work from a Czech business. Czech work visas are given for the span of your work contract.

Study pass

If you are from a non-EU/EEA country, you need a visa to study in Czechia. You must have gained admission to an educational institution in Czechia to get the pass.

Family reunification pass

You can apply for a family reunification visa to join a nearby relative living (lawfully) in the Czech Republic. Close relatives typically include the mate or partner and the minor offspring of the Czech resident or inhabitant.

Digital nomad pass

The digital nomad visa is a drawn-out business visa for specialists, permitting you to remain in Czechia and work with various organizations. Far-off nationals hoping to work and remain in the Czech Republic for under a year can apply for a nomad visa.

How to apply for a Czechia visa

To apply for a Czech Republic pass, follow these steps:

Book an appointment

Making a visa appointment is required. Applicants often need to schedule a meeting in person. You may schedule an appointment with the Czech Republic consulate that is nearby. You ought to set up your arrangement no less than about fourteen days before you intend to travel since it requires as long as 15 days to hear a decision. During the Christmas season, you need to apply considerably more ahead of time.

Download your application form

Download the visa application form, and make sure to fill the application with all your personal information and background. Make sure you respond to all the questions and leave no blanks. Sign in at the end.

Prepare all the required documents

The required documents for a Czech Republic pass are:

  • The visa application form.ย 
  • โ€ข Two current passport photos; your photos must adhere to the Schengen photo requirements.
  • Your passport with at least two blank pages and a validity of at least three months.
  • Flight itinerary.
  • Validย travel health insurance with an amount of at least โ‚ฌ30,000.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • A Schengen visa cover letter.
  • Civil status documentsย (marriage papers, adoption, birth certificate, etc.)
  • Proof of sustenance.

Wait for a response

The standard processing time for a response for a Czech Republic pass isย 15 days. Depending on when you submit your application or even on your particular instance, the period may be extended. After deciding on your application, the embassy will notify you by email or SMS.

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