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Visa Information

Who Can Apply for Visa or Residence Permit at our Embassy ?

Schengen visas and national long-stay visas can be applied for only by residents. Nationals of stated countries can apply for long-stay visas at our embassies even if they are not residents. more ►

Visa Appointment System

Please note the following: It is necessary to arrange an appointment before submitting your visa application. more ►

Schengen Visas

Visas issued by the Schengen states which entitle their holders to enter into and stay for a short-term period on the territory of the Schengen area... more ►

Types of Visas

A – Airport Transit Visa, C – Visa Up To 90 Days, D – Long Stay Visa Over 90 Days more ►

Airport Transit Visa and Related Requirements

Airport transit visa enables its holder passing through the transit areas of the airport during a stop-over or transfer, but does not entitle the holder to request the entry into the territory of the Czech Republic or any other Schengen country.… more ►

Visa Up To 90 Days and Related Requirements

Uniform Schengen short-stay visa: Single entry visa, Double entry visa, Multiple entry visa... more ►

Long Stay Visa Over 90 Days and Related Requirements

Aliens who intend to stay in the Czech Republic for more than three months should apply for a long-stay visa... more ►

VISA APPLICATION

How to obtain a Visa Application form... more ►

Visa facilitation for the Western Balkans

The agreements on visa facilitation and readmission... more ►

Exemptions from Visa Requirement

Countries with Visa Waiver Regime with the Czech Republic... more ►

Information for Visa Applicants

Legal basis and competence. more ►

Protection of Personal Data in Visa Process

The personal data contained in visa applications are provided exclusively to the competent authorities of the Czech Republic and serve for deciding about the granting or refusing a visa... more ►

The Schengen Information System

A Guide For Exercising The Right Of Access more ►