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Short term (Schengen) Visa

VFS South Africa - Schengen visa

Short time visa applications will only be accepted if submitted through the VFS Visa Centers in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Gaborone. In the Embassy can be accepted only family members of EU citizens. more ►

Admissibility of an application for a short time (Schengen) visa

1.The request was submitted within the time limit. Visa applications shall be submitted not earlier than six months and, in the case of seafarers, in the performance of their duties, not earlier than nine months, before the start of the intended… more ►

Schengen visa

Please contact a VFS Global Office close to you (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/cze/attend-centre) for an appointment. Only Family members of EU citizens can apply in the Embassy, for an appointment contact the Czech Embassy directly via… more ►

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: - minor changes are made to the Schengen visa application form - visa fee has been increased to 80 euros (1 319,-… more ►

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: - minor changes are made to the Schengen visa application form - visa fee has been increased to 80 euros (1 319,-… more ►

As from 2 February 2020 it will only be possible to apply for a Schengen Visa at VFS Visa Centers – Not at the Embassy of Czech Republic in Pretoria

In connection with the Amendment to the Visa Code, effective from 2 February 2020, we announce that from 2 February 2020 the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pretoria will not accept standard Schengen Visa applications at the visa section. Visa… more ►

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Airport Transit Visa

Airport transit visa is issued to persons transiting through one of the Czech international airports if they are citizens/holders of travel documents of the following states: more ►

After your visa was issued/refused

Facilitation Agreements in Issuing Schengen Visas

Requirements for Schengen visa

List of supporting documents to be presented by applicants for short stay visas. ALL DOCUMENTS HAVE TO BE PRODUCED IN ORIGINAL. more ►

Representation in issuing Schengen Visas

Important notice for citizens from Botswana, Mozambique and Angola regarding the application process for Schengen Visas. more ►

Fees for Schengen visa

Visa fees for Schengen Visas. VISA FEES Visa fee for adults – July 2020 – 80 - EUR Visa fee for children between 6 and 12 years old (up to the day of the 12th birthday) – July 2020 - 40,- EUR Appeal fee : 60 EUR… more ►