On the 31 July 2019, the following changes in the process of long-stay visa applications took effect.

It is no longer legal to accept the "confirmation of accommodation" for applicants intending to stay in the Czech Republic on the basis of long-term visa by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs databox. Applicants are required to submit the original document. 

​Applicants submitting the long term visa applications for the purpose of study are required to pay the visa application fee.

​Fees for certain types of applications changed. The new fees are as follows:

​Long-stay visa applications (incl. "study" purpose of stay ) 2500 CZK
​Long-term residence permit applications  2500 CZK
​Employee Card applications  5000 CZK
Blue Card applications 5000 CZK

​Visa fees are subject to change depending on the current exchange rate. All fees are payable in EUR cash or by credit / debit card.