With effect from 1. of February 2021, allows Consulate General in Sydney on the basis of the provisions of § 169d(2). 3 Act No 326/1999 Coll, Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals, to lodge the  applications for long-term visas (except the purpose of business), residence permits for applicants enrolled in the Program of High Qualified Employee and in the Program of Key and Scientific Personnel, and applications for long-term stays for scientific research and long-term stays for family members of scientific personnel, by citizens of Australia and New Zealand, without requiring their personal attendance. Please note the possibility of additional summoning of the applicant to the Consulate General for interview/interview may occur.

All applicants should first confirm with the Visa Section of the Consulate General in Sydney, whether the possibility to apply without personal attendance applies to them, before sending their application: visa_sydney@mzv.cz