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CZ issues no "zivno" visas

20.01.2022 / 09:29 | Aktualizováno: 20.01.2022 / 09:53

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs potential interested parties that the Czech Republic issues no „zivno“ visas. Information that has recently become available in social media… more ►

VISAS: Extent of visa services during the pandemics

04.01.2022 / 08:30 | Aktualizováno: 24.01.2022 / 08:24

• ENTRY to the Czech Republic remains limited due to the pandemics. • CONSULATES currently accept applications for all types of long-term visas and long-term / permanent residence… more ►

Fully Vaccinated Persons

04.01.2022 / 08:15 | Aktualizováno: 24.01.2022 / 08:28

Fully vaccinated persons with one of the EU-approved vaccines (AstraZeneca, Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer BioNTech) or WHO-approved vaccine for emergency use (Covidshield) in one of the countries… more ►

Access to Accommodation and Services with Vaccination or Recovery Certificate Only

21.11.2021 / 22:22 | Aktualizováno: 23.11.2021 / 13:03

As of November 22, 2021, accommodation, restaurants, beauty and sports services and others are accessible by fully vaccinated persons and persons recovered from Covid-19 only (with few exceptions… more ►

Access to Accommodation and Services with Vaccination or Recovery Certificate Only

21.11.2021 / 22:08 | Aktualizováno: 12.01.2022 / 10:19

As of November 22, 2021, accommodation, restaurants, beauty and sports services and others are accessible by fully vaccinated persons and persons recovered from Covid-19 only (with few exceptions… more ►

Entry Rules to CZE

01.11.2021 / 12:00 | Aktualizováno: 24.01.2022 / 08:03

Essential Travel

29.10.2021 / 10:30 | Aktualizováno: 17.12.2021 / 16:01

Short-term travel to CZE continues to be restricted to essential travel. Essential travel does not apply to fully vaccinated persons and persons travelling from "green" countries. more ►

UK citizens who study / work in CZ + applicants w/residence application pending

29.10.2021 / 10:15 | Aktualizováno: 04.01.2022 / 10:54

Citizens of the United Kingdom who before December 31, 2020: 1) applied for temporary or permanent residence, 2) studied at a university in the Czech Republic or 3) worked in the Czech Republic… more ►

Unmarried Couples

29.10.2021 / 10:15 | Aktualizováno: 30.12.2021 / 15:41

Foreign nationals who are in a permanent partnership with a CZE citizen or with another EU country citizen with temporary residence in CZE have the following options to visit. more ►

Visa Implementing Decision - The Gambia

27.10.2021 / 17:45 | Aktualizováno: 27.10.2021 / 17:46

In accordance with Art. 25a of the Visa Code (cooperation on the readmission of irregular migrants) and based on a report of the European Commission, Schengen area Member States have decided to… more ►

Visa Services and Hygienic Measures

20.05.2021 / 13:30 | Aktualizováno: 20.05.2021 / 13:48

All consulates of the Czech Republic provide visa services with the exception of those located in countries with extreme risk of Covid-19 transmission. more ►

Public consultation - online visa application process

14.05.2021 / 16:07 | Aktualizováno: 14.05.2021 / 16:15

The European Commission has launched on its portal „Have your say“ a public consultation on online visa application process and on digital visas. You can also take part. See more on… more ►

Stay of Foreign Nationals after the End of State of Emergency

04.05.2020 / 11:17 | Aktualizováno: 30.06.2020 / 15:03

● All foreign nationals can stay in the Czech Republic for additional 60 days after the end of the state of emergency – that is until July 16, 2020. ● This option concerns all foreign… more ►

Visa Code Revision

22.01.2020 / 17:48 | Aktualizováno: 22.01.2020 / 17:55

The revised Visa Code enters into force on February 2, 2020. Some revisions, which concern procedure for submission of Schengen visa applications, are summarized below. They will also be updated… more ►

Selected traffic regulations for foreigners

06.09.2019 / 09:47 | Aktualizováno: 10.09.2020 / 13:10

Platform for Vize 0, Autoklub ČR and the Police of the Czech Republic created an information leaflet for foreign participants in traffic. It contains the basic regulations on traffic. The leaflet… more ►

Quotas for Economic Migration

30.08.2019 / 10:43 | Aktualizováno: 30.08.2019 / 10:49

Acceptance of Supporting Documents in Hard Copies Only

30.08.2019 / 10:24 | Aktualizováno: 30.08.2019 / 10:44

Agreement between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of the Republic of India on Exemption from Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic Passports

30.11.2018 / 08:47 | Aktualizováno: 30.11.2018 / 08:50

As from December 2, 2018, holders of diplomatic passports of the Czech Republic and of diplomatic passports of the Republic of India can enter in and stay in the territory of the other… more ►

Opening of New Visa Centers in India

12.01.2017 / 14:45 | Aktualizováno: 12.01.2017 / 14:51

Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi has extended the net of visa centers in India. more ►

Opening Ceremony for a New Visa Center in Tashkent

24.08.2016 / 15:55 | Aktualizováno: 24.08.2016 / 16:01

Increased Capacity to Accept Employee Card Applications and Change of Rules in Territorial Competence at the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Lvov

02.08.2016 / 12:00 | Aktualizováno: 01.11.2017 / 15:04

Opening of New Visa Centers in India

25.07.2016 / 14:30 | Aktualizováno: 25.07.2016 / 14:48

Crossing of Czech-Polish border between 4 July and 2 August 2016

01.07.2016 / 17:00 | Aktualizováno: 13.07.2016 / 13:33

Filing of Visa Applications for Purpose of Employment

29.06.2016 / 16:00 | Aktualizováno: 29.06.2016 / 16:02

Consular consultations with V4 partners and Belarus

29.06.2016 / 11:00 | Aktualizováno: 29.06.2016 / 15:55

New visa application centre opened in Durban and Johannesburg (South Africa)

08.06.2016 / 15:21 | Aktualizováno: 08.06.2016 / 15:55

The new Visa Application Centres (VAC) will enable South Africa nationals to apply for their short-term visa to the Czech Republic/Schengen territory in Durban and Johannnesburg. more ►