The Czech Embassy in Manila will resume partial operations starting August 1, 2020.

Visa services resumption is taking place as the world wide COVID-19 pandemic continues.

We therefore ask for applicants´ cooperation in observing hygienic rules when visiting the Embassy.

Applicants will be required to use hands´ disinfection, wear face masks and maintain at least 2 meters distance.

The number of persons who can simultaneously enter the Embassy premises will be limited.

We also ask for applicants´understanding that the amount of applications that the Embassy can accept and process while observing the preventive hygienic measures cannot approximate the amount of applications accepted and processed before the state of emergency.

Only operations for the concerns listed below will resume and the following schedule shall be observed:

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Letter and Passport pick up		Long Term Visa pick up	Long Term Visa transfer	EU family member Schengen Visa Application Student Visa Application Signature/Translation Verification
1:00PM – 4:30 PM	CLOSED FOR PUBLIC				Employee Card Application

 

MONDAY AND TUESDAY – Letter and passport pick up only (12 applicants per day)

Applicants who have been informed through email that they have received a letter from the Ministry

Applicants whose passports are still at the Embassy and would like to retrieve it

Agency representative may appear provided they have an original authorization letter from the applicant (appointment must be set in applicants' name)

WEDNESDAY – Long Term Visa pick up only (12 applicants per day)

Applicants who have been informed of the positive decision from the Ministry and will have the visa stamped on their passport

Applicants must bring the following:

• Valid Passport (at least 3 months validity)
• Valid Travel Insurance
• Confirmation of an entity receiving in the territory of the Czech Republic a third country citizen for the purpose of economic activity or educational activity - form can be downloaded here: https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/certificate-and-confirmation-form-for-entry-into-the-czech-republic.aspx

Agency representative may appear provided they have an original authorization letter from the applicant (appointment must be set in applicants' name)

THURSDAY – Long Term Visa transfer only (5 applicants per day)

Applicants who have been issued a visa but were not able to leave due to the pandemic

Applicants must bring the following:

• Valid Passport
• New Application Form, filled out completely
• 1pc Passport Size Photo
• Photocopy of Valid Contract

FRIDAY

9:00-11:30AM - EU Family Member Schengen Visa application, Student Visa application and Signature/Translation Verification (5 applicants per day)

EU Family Members who would like to apply for Schengen Visa

Those applying for Student Visa, with complete documents:

• Valid Passport
• Application Form
• 2pcs Passport Size Photo
• Original Acceptance Letter from School/University in Czech language
• Original Accommodation Confirmation in Czech language
• Bank Certificate and 3-month Bank Statement (no need for Czech translation)
• Apostilled Philippine NBI (issued within the last 6 months) with Czech translation
• Visa Fee

Those requesting signature or translation verification

1:00-4:30PM - New Employee Card Applications (5 applicants per day)

Applicants who would like to apply for Employee Card

Appointments will be set by the Embassy, we will directly send the scheduled date to the applicant. Applicants do not need to set an appointment manually.

Short Term Schengen Visa applications are still suspended until further notice. We will release an advisory once operations resume.

APPOINTMENT SYSTEM

You may set an appointment thru the google form at: https://forms.gle/jBq8c5ZE1FbhkkMYA

Kindly set your appointment properly, with correct details, and only on the day that your concern will be entertained.

After you submit the form, kindly wait for an email confirming the date and time of your appointment. If you do not receive an email within 24 hours (Mon-Fri), you may send us an email at czembmnl.visa@gmail.com.

If your concern is not listed above, do not set an appointment thru the provided link. You may send us an email at manila@embassy.mzv.cz.

 

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Reminders for your appointment at the Embassy

1. If you are not feeling well, or have any symptoms, please do not proceed with your appointment and inform us through email: czembmnl.visa@gmail.com or call: 8811-1155 loc. 13. The Embassy has the right to refuse entry to anyone exhibiting alarming health conditions.
2. Prepare all documents at home – accomplish all forms that need to be filled out. You will not be given time to accomplish this while inside the Embassy. If documents are incomplete, you will not be allowed to enter the Embassy.
3. Documents should not be placed in any form of plastic folder/envelope/sleeve.
4. Bring your own ballpen/s, sanitizers and please wear a face mask at all times.
5. Arrive only 15 mins before your scheduled time and sign the Embassy logbook upon arrival. If your name is not on the list, you will not be allowed to enter.
6. Kindly wait at the building lobby for an Embassy representative to escort you up when it is time for your appointment.
7. Sanitize upon entry and exit of the Embassy premises.
8. If you are found to be positive for COVID-19 within 14 days after your appointment, kindly inform the Embassy right away.