Short-term Schengen visa application procedures are within the competence of the diplomatic missions of the Czech Republic abroad. This means that the diplomatic missions are competent to decide on the issuance or the refusal of these visas.

Applications for long-term visas (visas for over 90 days) are within the competence of the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic.

An applicant who has been refused a visa is informed by the Czech Embassy or the Consulate about the reasons for such a refusal in a written way. A refusal to issue a visa may be appealed.

The personal data contained in visa applications are, in accordance with Act No.101/2000 on the regulation of the protection of personal data, provided exclusively to the competent authorities of the Czech Republic and serve for decision-making process on granting or refusing a visa.

Applicants have the right to access to the relevant personal data kept on them, including the right to correct these personal data. Provided that such personal data are incorrect for the purpose of their processing, applicants may require an explanation or rectification. If such a request is found justified, the competent diplomatic mission will rectify the situation without a delay. In the event the competent diplomatic mission fails to comply with such a request, the applicants have the right to contact directly the Office for the Protection of Personal Data of the Czech Republic. For more information please contact the officers of the visa section of the competent diplomatic mission.

Contact:

Office for the Protection of Personal Data of the Czech Republic (Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů)
Pplk. Sochora 27       
CZ - 170 00 PRAHA 7

Phone information: +420 234 665 555

Phone (Operator): +420 234 665 111

Fax: +420 234 665 444

e-mail: posta@uoou.cz

www.uoou.cz