ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CZECH REPUBLIC VISA

1. Indian National holding a valid Indian passport can apply for Czech Republic Visa.
2. Person wishes to travel to Czech Republic for the purpose of Tourism/Family or friends Visit/Business can apply visa through Visa Lounge. Person who seeks employment in Czech Republic is not eligible to apply through Visa Lounge.
3. Travel insurance is mandatory requirement for passengers traveling to Czech Republic. Visa Lounge also provides Travel Insurance to passengers at an additional cost.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Business:
1. Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20 year validity are NOT acceptable.
2. Photocopy of first and last page of the passport.
3. 1 Form duly filled and signed at 4 places(on column #37, then in next column after point 37 which mentions THAT VISA FEES NON REFUNDABLE IF VISA REFUSED, then on next column which says in case multiple and in last column) – without 4 signatures case shall not be submitted.
4. 2 Photograph should be latest with 70-80% face coverage and white background (3.5mm x 4.5mm).
5. Covering Letter (addressed to Embassy of Czech Republic, New Delhi) on Company s Letter Head, with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .

6.  Invitation Letter (scanned copy received through email is also accepted).

7. Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved 
8. Return air ticket itinerary / Confirmed ticket copy
9. Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone no and Email. Id)
10. Original updated bank statement for last 3 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank (Persoanl & Company)
11. Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.
12. (Persoanl & Company)
13. Salary slip for last 03 month.. if company emplyee

Tourist:
1. Valid passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20 year validity are NOT acceptable.
2. Photocopy of first and last page of the passport.
3. 1 Form duly filled and signed at 3 places(column #37, then in next column after point 37 which mentions THAT VISA FEES NON REFUNDABLE IF VISA REFUSED, then on next column which says in case multiple and in last column) – without 4 signatures case shall not be submitted ).
4. 2 Photograph should be latest with 80% face coverage and white background (3.5mm x 4.5mm).
5. Personal Covering Letter (Addressed to The Embassy of Czech Republic, New Delhi) with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause
6. Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
7. Tour itinerary /Day to day Itinerary
8. Return air ticket itinerary / Confirmed ticket, covering all the sectors
9. Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone no and Email. Id)
10. Original updated bank statement for last 3 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank
11. Income Tax Return for Last 3 years.
12. Occupation proof
      a) In case of Employee -Proof of employment (employment certificate/NOC)and Pay slip of last 3 months.
      b) In case applicant is the proprietor / owner of the company-,Cover letter on companies letter head ,company’s Original 3 month’s bank statement (with bank seal and signature), proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo, partnership deal, establishment license or proprietorship etc are required.
      c) For student- leave letter / report card issued from School and ID is required.
      d) If the applicant is sponsored - proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination)
      e) If the applicant is retired- Proof of retirement, pension statements for the last three months; - proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.
13. If applicant is travelling for honeymoon then Marriage certificate or Marriage Card and Engagement /Marriage photographs are required.
14. If minor is accompanied by one parent/travelling alone shall provide a NOTARIZED NOC from other/both parents with their passport copy.

BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)

 
PROCESSING TIME
Minimum 15 working days 

Please note: Verification cases could take longer depending on the Embassy/ Consulate.

PAYMENTS
Applicants can pay Visa and other fees through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and IVR.
* Note: Charges will be applied. 

• Please Note:-
• The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Embassy/ Consulate.
• The issuance of visa is the whole and sole prerogative of the concerned Consulate/Embassy of the sovereign state over which we do not have any control. We merely act as a document delivery agent between the customer and the concerned Embassy/ Consulate and shall in no way be responsible for any delay or refusal in the issuance of visa by the respective Embassy/ Consulate.

JURISDICTION
ALL STATE

CONSULATE
Embassy of the Czech Republic
Address: 50-M Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri Delhi-110021
City: Delhi
Country: India
Telephone: 011-24155200
Fax: 011-24155270
Submission Details: Submission Timings : 0900 hours - 1100 hours (Monday - Thursday)
Collection Details: Collection Timings: 1530 hours - 1600 hours (Monday - Friday)
Email: consular_delhi@mzv.cz