India and Czech Republic could be the two most vibrant cultures in Europe. Indian,s culture is rich in customs and Czech culture is extremely noble, making them two great countries to visit. Here, I will guide you properly on getting Czech Visa For Indians.

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India is a picturesque country with an extensive coastline, fascinating backwaters and a lively cultural scene. It has seven major ports that connect to 6500 km long coastline. This is the main cause of its leading position in world trade. The government of this country has recently abolished the restrictions regarding visa for tourist activities and business purposes.

The current growing trend shows that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Czech Republic has increased more than three times since 1990. FDI inflows have maintained a healthy growth in major economic sectors including science and technology, automobile and components, computers and peripherals, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, metallurgy, textiles, wood and paper products. FDI flows in goods trade have been balanced and positive.

Czech Republic Visa For Indian Citizens

The Czech Republic Visa Application Requirements

Depending on the purpose of your travel to the Czech Republic, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion.

Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside in the Czech Republic permanently, you will have to apply for a different Schengen Visa, accordingly.

You can apply for the Czech Republic Schengen Visa since 2007 when the Czech Republic as an EU Member State also became a member state of the Schengen Area.

Czech Republic Entry Restrictions in Response to Coronavirus

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Czech Republic, as well as the rest of the EU and Schengen Area members imposed an EU-wide entry ban on third-country nationals in mid-March 2020. With the improved epidemiological situation in the EU and abroad, the Czech Republic has lifted the entry ban for a few third countries and several categories of travellers.

Visit our news section to get the latest updates regarding Czechia entry restrictions and other measures imposed by Czech authorities.

General required documents for a Czech Republic Visa Application:

• Firstly, download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Czech Republic Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard copy.
• 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Learn more about visa photo requirements and specifications.
• Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
• A copy of your return ticket reservation. It is not recommended to purchase the ticket before obtaining the visa – if not otherwise required
• Travel medical insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within the Czech Republic and the entire Schengen area
• A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to the Czech Republic and itinerary
• Flight itinerary reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from the Czech Republic
• Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay in the Czech Republic.
• Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
• Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in the Czech Republic.

UK residents, please read: How to Apply for the Czech Republic Visa in the UK!

If employed:

• Employment contract
• Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
• No-objection certificate from employer
• Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary

If self-employed:

• A copy of your business license
• Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
• Income Tax Return (ITR)

If a student:

• Proof of enrollment
• Leave approval letter from school or university

If retired:

• Pension statement of the latest 6 months

If applicable:

• Regular income generated by property proof of the latest 6 months

*Note: The signed application form must be accompanied by the rest of the above-mentioned mandatory documents and handed personally to the appropriate embassy/consulate or its representative in your home country.

Apart from the general documentation required, accompanying should be other additional documents depending on the purpose of your Czech Republic Visa application.

List of additional documents required for the most frequent purposes of Czech Republic Visa Application:

Czech Republic Tourist/Visitor Visa:

• Invitation letter from your family or friends in the Czech Republic with the address and phone number  – if applicable
• Bank statement of the last 6 months
• Passport copies

Czech Republic Visa for Business Purposes:

• Invitation letter from the Czech Republic company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit
• A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel
• If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided
• Business bank statement of the latest 6 months
• Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents
• Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.

Czech Republic Visa for Medical Purposes:

• A local medical report
• A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in the Czech Republic, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation
• Payment receipt of medical fees

Czech Republic Visa for Cultural, Sports, Film Crew or Religious Purposes:

• Invitation letter from the above-mentioned authorities with details upon the nature of events or activities – the purpose of visit, expense coverage
• Names of the applicants (crew members)
• Duration of stay
• Travel itinerary

Czech Republic Visa for Members of Official Delegations:

• The official invitation copy
• Identity of applicant
• Purpose of the journey (negotiations, meetings, event by intergovernmental organizations, consultations)
• Duration of stay
• Place of accommodation 

Czech Republic Visa for Study, Training, Research, or other types of Internship Purposes:

• An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses
• Certificate of completion or courses attended
• Financial sustenance 

The Czech Republic Visa For The Wife/Husband of a Czech Republic citizen:

• Proof of Czech Republic citizenship (ID card or consular card or certification of Czech Republic nationality or naturalization order)
• Czech Republic marriage certificate
• Czech Republic family record book

Czech Republic Airport Transit Visa:

• Visa or another type of entry permit in the transit country
• Copy of your valid visa for your final destination 

Czech Republic Visa for Under-Age Children:

• Proof of parent’s regular income (work contract with specified monthly income or a bank statement or business license)
• Notarized travel permission from parent (parental travel consent)
• If one parent lives in another country – their notarized parental travel consent

*Note: When applying at the Czech Republic embassy/consulate in the home country, the guardian or parent should accompany their underage children.