Czech Republic

What Are The Requirements for a Czech Republic Visa?

To apply for a Czech Republic visa, you must submit the following documents:

• A completed visa application form.

• Two passport-size pictures.

• Your original passport.

• Copy of your return flight ticket.

• Travel health insurance.

• Cover letter.

• Proof of accommodation.

• Civil status documents.

• Proof of financial means.

• Letter of invitation.

• Employment status documents.

Note: Depending on the visa type, you may be required to submit additional documents, as requested by the embassy or consulate.

A Completed Visa Application Form

The most important thing when applying for a visa is the application form. You must fill out your visa application form with your personal and background information. Each applicant must sign the form individually, even when traveling as a group.

The application form usually requires information like your full name, date of birth, contact number, the purpose of travel, etc..

Two Recent Passport-Size Photos

You need two passport-size pictures when applying for a Czech visa. The pictures must follow the requirements of the Schengen visa photo.

Your Original Passport

You must submit your original passport, which must be valid for at least three months beyond the return date. Your passport must have at least three blank pages.

You may also be required to provide copies of your previous visas, entry stamps, or the personal information page of your passport.

Copy of Your Return Ticket

You do not always need to purchase the ticket before you are sure that you received the visa; instead, you can submit a flight itinerary reservation.

A flight itinerary is a document containing your flight information such as booking numbers, flight name, flight number, and arriving time, along with the date.Travel Medical Insurance

To apply for a Czech Schengen visa, you must purchase travel health insurance, which follows Schengen insurance guidelines:

• The minimum confirmation must be €30,000 coverage.

•  Must be valid across all the countries of the Schengen area.

• It must be valid for the whole time you plan to stay in Europe.

Cover Letter 

Your cover letter must explain the reason for your visit to the Czech Republic. Here is what your visa cover letter must include:

• Your traveling reason.

• Traveling date and your return date

• Your stay accommodation proof.

• You must write down if you plan to visit any other country except the Czech Republic.

• Your status of employment.

It is essential to know how to write a good visa cover letter because it is one of the most important documents to submit. In the cover letter, you try to convince the visa officers that you should receive a Czech visa.

Proof of Accommodation

When applying for a Czech visa, you have to show the visa officers that you can stay in the Czech Republic. Proof of accommodation for a visa application can be:

• Your hotel booking, if you are staying in a hotel.

• Host an invitation from your friends or family members.

• Your rental agreement or contract.

Documents of Your Status Civil Proof

Documents must contain personal information such as marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, etc.

Proof of Your Financial Means

You have to submit documents that prove you have the necessary financial means to sustain your stay in the Czech Republic. Usually, this means submitting your bank statements.

If you visit a friend or family member during your trip, they can act as your sponsor. This means that if you cannot fund your trip, they must write an invitation letter stating that they will cover your expenses.Invitation Letter

A visa application invitation letter is required in the following situations:

• You are visiting a friend or family member in the Czech Republic

• You will conduct business in the Czech Republic

• You will visit an educational institution, organization, etc.

In these situations, the person, company, or organization that will host you in the Czech Republic must write a letter of invitation to express the purpose of your visit, how long you will stay, and (if applicable) that they will help finance your visit.

Documents Based on Your Employment Status

If you are employed:

• You must have your employment contract.

• Your bank statement of the last six months.

• A no-objection certificate from the employer.

• Certificate or your income tax deducted at the source of salary.

If you are self-employed:

• Your company bank statement of the last six months.

• A copy of your business license.

• ITR income tax return.

If you are a student:

• A letter from your school that will approve your leaving.

• Proof of enrollment.

If you are retired:

• Your pension statement from the last six months.

If applicable:

• Document of your regular income by proprietary proof of the last six months.