What you need to get a visa to the Czech Republic. Documents for a visa to the Czech Republic. Submission of biometric data
Deadline for submission of documents: minimum 15 working days, but not earlier than 90 days before the trip
To speed up the acceptance of documents, we ask you:
Documents should be submitted for each tourist in a separate file and folded in the order of listing.
Attach a copy of the confirmation of the application from the VAND company to the documents.
Please note that if applicants have been to China in the last three weeks (from 20.01.2020), they need to provide a medical certificate of health. If it is not provided, there is no possibility of accepting documents.
Dear Applicants!
On September 14, 2015, a universal system of biometric visas comes into force on the territory of the Russian Federation. Starting from this date, biometric data (10 fingerprints and digital photo) will be taken from each applicant. Only some categories of persons will be exempted from this procedure:
Children under the age of twelve;
Persons whose fingerprints are physically impossible and persons with disabilities;
High officials and heads of state or government, including their accompanying spouses, as well as members of official delegations when invited by heads of state or international organizations for the purpose of an official visit;
Holders of service or diplomatic passports who wish to obtain a long-term visa to take up office as part of a diplomatic mission, within an intergovernmental organization or consular post, as well as their family members who hold service or diplomatic passports.
However, applicants who have already received a biometric visa will be able, if they so choose, to reapply with the help of a third party within 59 months after receiving a biometric visa marked “VIS”. The applicant's representative, which may be a travel agency, will be able to come with a simple handwritten power of attorney from the applicant (not notarized), dated and signed, as well as a copy of his previous visa marked “VIS”.
All competent Czech Visa Application Centers will accept applicants or their representatives, including travel agencies.
Visa processing in Moscow - 80 euros, for a child under 6 years old - 40 euros (for regions: assistance in preparing visa documents - 15 euros)
Set of documents:
1. Passport signed by the owner(at least 2 free pages, valid for more than 3 months from the date of return):
- original passport
- a photocopy of the first spread with a photo
Children under 15 years old will be able to apply for a visa only with a passport, from the date of issue of which no more than 5 years have passed otherwise, there is no possibility of accepting documents by the visa center.
The Visa Application Center will not accept passports that have a damaged page with the applicant's personal data (including if the lamination goes away).
2. Two color photographs for each tourist, for the last six months, including children entered in the parents' passport:
- size 3.5 x 4.5 cm, full face, matte color, on a white background, without corners, ovals, frames
- the minimum height of the head is 32mm, the maximum is 36mm, the distance from the crown of the head to the top edge of the photo is at least 2mm, from the face to the edge of the photo should remain approximately 5mm
- the image of the applicant must be in dark clothes, hair must not cover the face and ears, the shoulders must be visible
Sample photo(photos of any other type will not be accepted!)
Please note that the photographs must always match the actual appearance of the applicants. This is especially true for minor children.The photo of the child in the passport must correspond to the photo on the application form and the actual appearance of the child. If there is no such correspondence (for example: 1. there is a baby in the passport photo, and the photo of a seven-year-old child on the questionnaire 2. the child's photo on the application form and in the passport issued three years ago are identical), a request will be sent to the Consular Section about the possibility of accepting documents.
3. Completed questionnaire for each tourist, including children entered in the passport to their parents
4. Application form signed by the tourist ()
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The signature is put once at the end of the questionnaire (the signature must be the same as in the passport).
Important!!! In the questionnaires of children under 15, the signature is put by their legal representatives - the parents.
5. A photocopy of four pages of the internal Russian passport:
5.1
The first spread with a photo.
5.2
Registration page.
5.3
Marital status page, even if it is blank.
5.4
Page with information about the issued passport.
6.Only for travel agencies (MANDATORY) - completed contract page ().
On the part of the travel agency (seller) - details, signature of the director, transcript of the signature - initials, seal.
From the side of the tourist (buyer) - name, number and series of the Russian passport, registration address, signature (the same as in the passport). This page is populated by one of the tour buyers.
7. Certificate from the place of work with a seal and signature(issued no more than 1 month in advance on the day of submission of documents for a visa to the consulate) on letterhead with an address, telephone with a city code, indicating the position and salary. (Please, pay attention to the fact that inquiries are called by the phone numbers indicated on them). The certificate must not be signed to oneself (in the case of issuing a certificate to the head of the organization and signed by him, an additional signature of the accountant or financial director is required).
For IE employees:
- a copy of the certificate of registration with the tax authorities
- a copy of the certificate of entry into the unified state. registry
- copy of the tax return for the last year
- an account statement, certified by the seal of the bank and the signature of a bank employee, with confirmation of the balance of funds on the account and an indication of the account holder (applicant)).
For those who are not working
- sponsorship statement ()
- a photocopy of a document confirming the degree of relationship with the sponsor (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.).
For retirees
- a photocopy of the pension certificate
- an extract from the applicant's current bank account, certified by the seal of the bank and the signature of a bank employee, confirming the balance of funds on the account and indicating the owner of the account (applicant).
For students
- certificate from the place of study
- copy of student ID (if applicable)
- sponsorship statement ()
+ photocopy of 1 page of the sponsor's Russian passport
- a certificate from the sponsor's place of work (issued no more than 1 month in advance on the day of submission of documents for a visa to the consulate)
- a photocopy of the document confirming the degree of relationship with the sponsor (birth certificate, etc.).
For children under 18
- certificate from the place of study
- copy of student ID
- photocopy of birth certificate
- sponsorship statement ()
+ photocopy of 1 page of the sponsor's Russian passport
- a certificate from the sponsor's place of work (issued no more than 1 month in advance on the day of submission of documents for a visa to the consulate)
- a photocopy of a document confirming the degree of relationship with the sponsor (birth certificate, etc.)
- a photocopy of the notarized consent for a child from a parent who does not leave
- Route sheet (in any form)
- Photocopy of driver's license
- Photocopy of the Vehicle Registration Certificate
- Vehicle passport (PTS)
- Photocopy + original Green Card insurance policy.
Important! In case of departure of minor children (under 18 years of age) to the Czech Republic with parents who have valid Schengen visas, it is imperative to provide a copy of the first page of the parents' passports and a copy of the pages with visas.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BORDER OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OF A MINOR:
From the age of 14, children must have their own passports.
If a child under 18 travels with one of the parents, the parent must have a child's birth certificate and internal Russian passports.
If a child under 18 leaves with one of the parents and has a different surname, it is necessary to have consent to leave from the second parent or a document confirming his absence, a child's birth certificate and an internal Russian passport.
If a child under the age of 18 leaves alone, then they must have consent to leave from both parents.
Consent to the departure of children is drawn up in notary offices at the place of residence. Please note that some consular services require original consents when issuing visas and they will not be returned. In this case, it is better to immediately draw up two consent forms for the departure of the child.
This spring I decided to go to the Czech Republic, many friends have already been there, some have even moved to this country. And everyone, as one, said that the blooming one is simply beautiful: the whole city is strewn with pink petals, and the weather is wonderful.
I am a traveler with quite significant experience, my passport already has several visas, including Schengen ones, so I did not even think about contacting any agency for help in planning a trip, I decided to organize everything myself.
The first issue that had to be resolved was obtaining a visa. I heard from friends that this procedure is not so difficult for the Czech Republic, the set of documents is standard for a Schengen visa, the employees at the consulate are friendly.
Where can I apply for a visa
Personally, I served in Moscow. Here, applications are accepted at the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Czech Republic at ul. Yu Fucik 12/14 (by appointment only).
And also at the Czech Visa Application Center at st. Suschevsky Val 31/2 (in the order of the general queue).
When applying at the visa center, you will have to pay an extra 22 euros at the current rate for his services. This is perhaps its main disadvantage.
There is no need to overpay at the Embassy, but making an appointment is not very easy, although it all depends on the season. Otherwise, there is not much difference where you decide to submit, the waiting period for finished documents does not differ at all.
Visa service centers can also be found in Rostov-on-Don, Novosibirsk, Kazan, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Voronezh, Novorossiysk, Smolensk, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Krasnodar, Omsk and in the city.
Residents of the Arkhangelsk, Vologda, Pskov, Murmansk, Novgorod, Leningrad and Kaliningrad regions, the Republic of Karelia can apply for a Schengen visa at the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in St. Petersburg or at the visa center in St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Pskov, Nizhny Novgorod, Vologda, Arkhangelsk, Petrozavodsk, Murmansk and Vyborg. Residents of the Sverdlovsk, Chelyabinsk, Kurgan and Tyumenks regions can apply for a Schengen visa at the Consulate General of the Czech Republic or at the visa center in Yekaterinburg.
Do not forget that both the consulate and visa centers are closed on Czech public holidays. These are New Year, Easter Monday, Labor Day or the Holiday of Love, Day of Liberation from Fascism, Day of the Apostles Cyril and Methodius, Day of Jan Hus, Independence Day of the Czech Republic, Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
How to make an appointment at the Consular Section of the Czech Embassy
This can be done by calling +7 499 703 49 72 or +7 499 704 55 61. When registering, you must provide the details of your passport, the call center specialist will tell you the time. Please note that this is only the time of entry to the consulate, and not the direct submission of documents. How long will you wait inside - no one knows. Personally, I sat for an hour. Try to make an appointment as early as possible and take a paper book for everyone, because inside all electronic devices you will be asked to turn off.
What documents are needed
Basic documents
As I already wrote, the list of documents that Czechs require is not at all complicated. When submitting documents, you must provide:
- international passport. Its validity period must exceed the validity period of your future visa by 3 months or more. You must also make a photocopy of the first page. It is better to prepare everything in advance, but for the especially forgetful in the consulate there is an automatic machine for making copies and printing documents;
- 1 color photograph, size 3.5 x 4.5 centimeters. The visa application center in Moscow also has a photo booth, but not very convenient;
- a questionnaire that is filled in in Latin letters. You can go to the consular department or visa center for it, but it seems to me that it is much easier to download it from the official website of the Czech Embassy and print it out at home on your own. Fill out the form very carefully so that later you do not have to waste your own and other people's time on rewriting at the consulate. If we talk about a multiple entry visa, then it can be obtained for up to 5 years. However, for such a long period, it is rarely issued, and, frankly, not for everyone, except for people who already have such visas in their passports. The most common option is the multivisa for 1 year. To receive it in the questionnaire, in paragraph 24, check the box for "multiple departure", in paragraph 25, put 90, in paragraph 29, put the start date of the trip, in paragraph 30 - the date from paragraph 29 plus a year and minus one day (example: 01/08/2016 -07.01.2017). There are many chances to get an annual multivisa, the Czechs give them without any problems. In any case, be sure to show copies of past visas, if any. If they do not give multi - they will give the usual one;
- medical insurance, which is valid in the Schengen area, in the amount of at least 30 thousand euros. It only needs to be issued for the first entry, even if you receive a multiple entry visa;
- a photocopy of the first and second pages of the civil passport;
- confirmation of accommodation, that is, a voucher from the hotel. This is a required document. If you still do not know where you will live, then it is enough to make a reservation on any site such as Booking, present a booking confirmation, and then withdraw the reservation. Personally, I searched for accommodation through AirBnb, provided confirmation from the site and there were no problems. Please note that the confirmation must contain the full name of each tourist;
- financial security document, that is, a statement from your account. The minimum amount that must be in the account is 1100 Czech crowns (approximately 41 euros, the exchange rate is still stable) for one day of stay in the country. Travelers under 18 need to have half of this amount;
- confirmation of booking tickets for the plane, train, bus round trip. An unpaid confirmed ticket is not a fake ticket. This is not a fake. Therefore, such a document can also be provided;
- visa fee 30 euros, in case of obtaining an express visa - 70 euros. Please note that payments are made in this currency only. You can also pay by card.
What documents do children need
- a copy of the birth certificate of a young tourist;
- a copy of the parent's valid Schengen visa, if it already exists and is not requested at the same time as the child;
- consent to leave if the child is traveling with only one parent. It must be notarized. If the child is traveling alone, then consent is required from both parents to travel independently.
Additional documents
The documents I listed above were enough for me personally. But if possible, it is also good to take one of the following with you:
- a certificate from the place of work with an indication of the salary;
- form 2 personal income tax or 3 personal income tax;
- sponsorship letter from who will finance the trip.
If these documents are not there, then it's okay. Most people confirm the financial viability of a bank certificate, so you can safely submit only it.
Is personal presence at the filing of documents required
Yes, in order to obtain a visa, you need to go directly to the consulate. This does not apply to children under 12 years of age. The whole procedure has become more complicated due to fingerprinting, which was introduced for a Schengen visa not so long ago. But there is an exception: if you have already received any Schengen visa since September 14, 2015, that is, handed over your prints, then the application can be submitted by power of attorney. The main thing is to provide a copy of this Schengen visa, in which there is a note on the submission of fingerprints.
Visa Application Processing Time
The visa processing time is 4 working days, including the day of filing and the day of issue. You can not worry about the punctuality of the Czechs in this matter, I received all the documents on time. Although it is always, of course, better to play it safe and go ahead. There is also an opportunity to consider an application in an accelerated mode, that is, in 3 working days, but such a visa will cost twice as much.
It should also be borne in mind that the processing time for applications in regional offices is 5-6 working days. Plus, it is necessary to add another 2-3 days to this deadline for the delivery of documents to Moscow to the Embassy and back. In regional centers, as you might expect, you cannot order an express visa. So in this regard, those who serve directly in Moscow are to some extent lucky.
Is it possible to visit the Czech Republic without a Schengen visa in the passport
You can get to some countries without a visa for a certain amount of time. For example, if you are flying with a stopover in London, but you do not have a British visa, then you can still walk around this city. Unfortunately, this does not work in the Czech Republic. Passengers without a Schengen visa in their passports are prohibited from leaving the airport transit zone. And you can stay in it for no more than 24 hours.
How to travel with animals
It didn't really concern me, but one of my friends, who lives in Prague, went home with her pet. She said that you can only enter if your animal has a microchip or a tattoo. You should also have the following documents on hand:
- veterinary passport of international standard;
- a veterinary certificate, which must contain information about the vaccination against rabies and the treatment against worms;
- the results of the analysis for antibodies to rabies.
An interesting feature: the import of birds to the Czech Republic is possible only through the Prague airport.
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These are the simple rules that exist when obtaining a visa to the Czech Republic, you can easily cope without the help of a travel agency. At the entrance to customs, you may, like me, be asked the purpose of the trip. It is enough to answer one word - tourism, it is not at all necessary to tell how you will walk in the evenings on the magnificent Charles Bridge and sip delicious beer in pubs.
I wish you good luck with your visa and a pleasant trip to this fabulous country!
Do Russians need visas to the Czech Republic? This question is asked by many of our compatriots who dream of going on vacation from Russia to Europe. In this article, we will tell you in detail what types of visas to the Czech Republic exist for Russians, what documents need to be prepared for applying for Schengen visas to the Czech Republic, how to apply for visas to the Czech Republic on your own without overpayment, what is the cost of visas to the Czech Republic, how many visas to the Czech Republic are made, how they are look and how much money you need to have in your bank account.
general information
Do I need visas to travel to the Czech Republic? Yes, visas are required to the Czech Republic. At the moment, the Czech Republic is a member of the European Union and has signed the Schengen Agreement. That is why, answering the question "Do you need Schengen?" - yes, it is necessary to visit the Czech Republic.
Visas for Russians are issued in the same way as for citizens of other CIS countries. There are no special privileges or simplifications. Next, we will tell you what visas are needed to the Czech Republic for Russians, so that you can choose the best option.
Types of visas
There are several types of visas to the Czech Republic, each of which is designed for specific purposes.
Tourist (aka C visa)
The most popular Schengens in Europe are tourist. Such visas are issued by travelers, business travelers and other categories of people who arrive in the country for a short time. A tourist visa is issued for six months. Moreover, you can stay in the Czech Republic for 3 months during this six months. Visas can be single-entry and multiple-entry. Multiple entries are also called multiple entry visas to the Czech Republic. They allow you to visit the country an unlimited number of times per six months (i.e., stay in the Czech Republic for more than 3 months).
National (aka type D)
If you want to study, work or open your own business in the Czech Republic, then you need to apply for a national visa. It is issued for a period of one year or more. Making visas to the Czech Republic for work and study is more difficult, you need to collect additional paperwork. But this task is quite real.
Transit
Sometimes it is necessary to apply for visas not to travel to the Czech Republic, but to visit another country with a transfer in Prague. In this case, you must apply for a transit visa to the Czech Republic. Transit visas are issued for a limited period, often 2 days. In this case, you have the right to stay only on the territory of the airport and will not be able to go to the city.
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Price
How much do Schengen visas to the Czech Republic cost? At the moment, the price of visas to the Czech Republic varies depending on your age and the place where you apply for them. If you apply directly to the consulate or embassy, you only need to pay the consular fee. And if through visa centers, then the visa fee is additionally paid. Because of this, the price of a visa may increase.
Now type C visa costs 35 Euro , when registering through a consulate or embassy. If you need to get visas urgently, you will have to pay extra. How much exactly - specify individually. A type D visa costs around 98 Euro (or 2500 CZK). If you are applying for a C or D visa at a visa center, then you need to pay 35 Euros of the consular fee and 25 Euro visa fee.
Registration
The standard term for issuing visas to the Czech Republic is 7-14 days The terms depend on the remoteness of your region from Moscow and on where exactly you are applying. If the deadlines are tight, then it is better to apply directly to the embassy or consulate if you live in Moscow or St. Petersburg. In other cases, you can apply through the visa center, but the period may increase, since the staff will send your papers to the embassy in any case.
Collecting documents
To obtain visas to the Czech Republic, you must collect a set of documents. There is a basic kit and an additional one. The main one is necessary for everyone, without exception, whether you are a tourist or a future employee of a Czech company. But additional papers will be needed for certain categories of citizens.
The main
The first thing to prepare is visa application ... We talk about it in more detail below.
Also, to obtain Schengen visas, you need to attach your foreigner with two blank pages for affixing visa stamps. An important point: the validity of the passport. It shouldn't end during or immediately after your trip. It is necessary that the period ends at least 3 months after you return home.
Make a photocopy of the first page of a foreigner, a photocopy of an ordinary civil passport (those pages where your registration and personal data are indicated), and attach them to the main set.
Prepare photo size 3.5x4.5 cm ... There are usually many requirements for it, you can see some of them below.
Also for visas to the Czech Republic you need to provide . It is drawn up in any insurance company in 5 minutes directly on the website. Insurance is needed to receive medical care abroad. It must be attached to the set of documents.
Many are interested in whether they need to go to the Czech Republic accommodation and transport reservations ? The answer is yes, absolutely. Book plane tickets and hotel rooms. Submit your reservation along with the rest of your documents.
You also need to attach receipt of payment of fees ... Payment is made directly to the visa center or embassy before submitting documents. In case of cancellation, fees are non-refundable.
Be sure to include proof of your financial soundness. It could be , an extract from the bank, a certificate of registration of an individual entrepreneur and an extract from the tax office, personal data and a certificate from the sponsor's work.
You also need to open a bank account and put an amount there at the rate of 43 Euros per day. That is, if you are traveling for 3 days, then 129 Euro must be in the account to obtain a visa.
Additional
There are also additional documents for obtaining visa documents. The list of these papers depends on the purpose for which you are going to the Czech Republic.
Documents for visiting relatives or friends by invitation:
- The original of the invitation letter, which must be notarized. You can print the invitation on a computer or write it manually. The main thing is that it should be certified.
- Personal data of the inviting person (copy of the passport) and a document confirming the legality of his stay in the Czech Republic (residence permit, for example).
Documents for work by invitation from a Czech company:
- The original invitation letter, which was written by a legal entity. You need to draw up on the letterhead of the company in which you are invited to work. The invitation must necessarily contain the director's signature and seal.
If you have real estate in the Czech Republic, then for Czech visas for Czech visas you need to provide an extract from the real estate cadastre.
For kids
The list of documents for Schengen visas for minors also differs from the main list. It is necessary to prepare basic documents and the following additional papers:
- Please attach a photocopy of your birth certificate. You do not need to provide the original.
- If the accompanying parent already has a valid Schengen visa, then you need to make a photocopy of it and attach it to the set of documents.
- In the case when a minor travels accompanied by one parent, written consent is required from the second. It must be certified by a notary. If a child travels without parents, then the consent must be written from two parents and also notarized.
If the child is under 14 years old and he has not yet received a passport, then the visa is stamped in the parent's passport. Therefore, you need to make sure that there are more than two blank pages in the foreign language.
Self-registration
Self-registration of visas to the Czech Republic for Russians is not a myth. The list of documents is large, there are many requirements, but you can easily prepare all the papers yourself. Well, if you have difficulties filling out the questionnaire, for example, you can request a service for the paid preparation of documents from the specialists of the visa center.
Through the visa center
The most convenient way to apply for a visa document to the Czech Republic is through visa centers. They are in many cities of Russia, so you don't have to go to Moscow or St. Petersburg to the embassy. The Visa Application Center also provides additional paid services for processing your documents, which is very convenient.
To apply for a visa, you need the site of the center you have chosen and familiarize yourself with all the background information regarding opening hours and application submission. In most cases, documents are accepted in the morning. In some centers, you need to pre-register, and in some you can apply by simply standing in a live queue. Check with the center of your choice for the filing rules.
When registering for the issuance of a visa, you will be assigned a personal number, which you must have with you. Also, you will be assigned the date and time of the appointment. Don't be late. Come a little early in order to have time to pay the consular and visa fees.
There is not much left until the receipt of Schengen visas to the Czech Republic. Submit your documents and wait. In one to two weeks you will receive an answer and can collect your documents.
Through an official representative
If you urgently need to make a visa to the Czech Republic, then it is better to apply not through the visa center, but through the official Czech representative office. This can be a consulate or an embassy. This way you can shorten the time for consideration of documents. This option is especially convenient for those who live in Moscow or St. Petersburg, and also has the ability to quickly and inexpensively get to these cities.
To the Czech Republic, Schengen visas through the embassy are always obtained by appointment. All other actions are the same as in the case of the visa center, except for fees. In this case, visa fees are not paid, only consular fees.
Is it worth overpaying for travel agency services?
Now there are many travel agencies that offer you visas for an additional fee. It is quite obvious that in this case, the cost of processing visa documents will increase, since you will have to pay for intermediary services. Should you use them?
The answer is not obvious. On the one hand, a travel agency will save you time and effort. There is no need to understand the bureaucratic peculiarities, the rules for filling out documents and stand in line at the visa center. The staff of the intermediary firm will do everything for you.
On the other hand, you must understand that there is always a risk of being denied a visa, even if you apply for it through an intermediary firm. Some firms provide a guarantee for obtaining visas, but a positive outcome is rarely predictable. Too many factors affect the outcome. In this case, you have to urgently go and apply for a visa yourself.
Should you use intermediaries? You decide. This is convenient, but not always effective. In our opinion, it is better to contact the employees of the visa center, and they will arrange all your papers for a small fee.
Instead of a conclusion
Do CIS citizens need visas when traveling to Schengen countries? Definitely yes. Tourist visas to the Czech Republic for Russians are especially popular, since they are easier to obtain. In this article, we tried to tell in detail what documents are needed to apply for visas to the Czech Republic, how much visas to the Czech Republic cost, and what conditions must be met in order not to get a refusal from the consul. We wish you good luck on the road!
Are you going to the Czech Republic? Need a visa? Read: what documents need to be prepared for obtaining a visa, where they can be submitted, how much it will cost, and how long it will take.
About Czech visa
Are you going to the Czech Republic? You need to apply for a visa. The Czech Republic is a Schengen country, and a Czech visa provides its holders with the right to visit any of the Schengen countries. As well as vice versa: Schengen holders of any other country will be able to cross the border of the Czech Republic. Registration of a Czech visa will become possible if the Czech Republic is declared the main purpose of your trip, i.e. it will be the main country of your stay, based on the number of days. And if you plan to spend the same number of days in another Schengen state, the Czech Republic must be recorded as the country of entry.
It is possible to obtain a visa to the Czech Republic through a travel agency, but many tourists prefer to act independently. The hassle of collecting documents, perhaps, with this option will not be more, and time costs and monetary investments will be noticeably reduced.
We get a visa on our own
You can contact the Moscow Embassy of the Czech Republic or the Consulate General of the Czech Republic located in Yekaterinburg, St. Petersburg. The visa centers of Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk and N. Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, as well as Samara, St. Petersburg and Moscow are engaged in the issuance of exclusively short-term Schengen visas. All types of visas are issued in Vladivostok, Irkutsk, Krasnodar and Krasnoyarsk, Sochi, Ufa, Khabarovsk. To submit documents to the consulate, you must register in advance. Visa centers accept people on a "live" queue.
How long does it take to get a visa?
So that your trip is not disrupted due to bureaucratic difficulties, consider the length of the procedure. As a rule, it is 5 working days, but keep in mind: in visa centers in cities far from the capital, a couple of days are added to the standard period for the transfer of your documents to the consulate and for their return. Pay at the consulates of the Czech Republic and at the embassy in € (currently the consular fee is 35 €). Visa centers accept payment in rubles, plus a service fee of 1000 rubles. You can apply for a Czech visa urgently - within three days. The procedure will cost twice as much as the standard one, but the amount of the service fee will remain unchanged.
Don't forget to book your hotel!
An indispensable condition for successfully obtaining a visa is the advance reservation of the hotel. Moreover, here you need to carefully track the documentary confirmation of the reservation from the administration of each hotel where you are going to live (ask for a fax). When traveling on a visit, an invitation from a private person will be a confirmation of the purpose of the visit.
Advance purchase (booking) of tickets is also required. Your financial status will also have to be officially documented: the availability of free funds is 50-55 € per one day of stay (for children, half of the amount is enough). Your financial solvency will be confirmed by a bank statement showing the movement in the account in the last three months.
Types of visas to the Czech Republic
Tourist
It is issued to people who go to the Czech Republic on a tour, to visit, for other non-commercial purposes, for up to 3 months. This can be a single-entry visa for up to 90 days, or a multiple-entry multivisa of the same duration, for every six months.
Transit
Issued to citizens passing through the territory of the Czech Republic in transit on their way to non-Schengen countries. There is also a visa-free transit: it is possible only when transferring passengers at one airport in the Czech Republic (the period of stay at the airport is no more than a day).
Long term
All business, student, work visas are included in this category. They are issued for a period exceeding 90 days and give people the right to move around the Schengen area.
Documents for visa processing
The list of documents for registration is regulated by the type of visa. Refusals to issue are possible, and you may not be explained their motives and will not return the fee already paid. The package with the documents must be complete, all its information must be reliable. The embassy reserves the right to request additional documents.
Tourist visa (category "C")
The time for consideration of the application will be 5 - 10 days; you need to pay 35 € + fee 1000 rubles. Required documents:
- Application form
you can print it from the website of the embassy or get the form directly from the embassy. It is filled in by computer or by hand; in Czech or English, always legible (you can be assisted at the visa center). Certified with a personal signature. - international passport
at the end of your trip, it must be valid for at least three more months. The document must contain at least two blank pages. - Copy of the passport page with photo and personal data
- Confirmation of hotel reservations
(request a fax from the administration of each hotel where you plan to stay) or confirmation of the purchase of tourist services (voucher), or an apartment rental contract, or documents confirming the ownership of real estate. - General civil passport.
Copies of pages with registration (registration) and personal data are attached to it. - Copy of honey. insurance,
fully covering the duration of the trip, valid for all Schengen states. Coverage limit - from 30,000 € (take the original policy with you). - Reliable confirmation of your financial solvency
(account statement, copy of savings book with deposit, certificate from the exchanger, etc.). When your own money is not enough for the trip, you should secure a letter of guarantee from your sponsor (drawn up in free form). Please accompany the sponsorship application with a copy of the sponsor's passport. - Certificate issued at the place of work (for students - study),
confirming regular income. A copy of the pension certificate (for persons receiving a pension). - Travel documents
(printed tickets, booking confirmation). Originals and copies are provided. If you are planning a trip by your own car, you must attach a copy of the Vehicle Registration Certificate, an international civil liability insurance policy and a driver's license. - Color photo
format 35 × 45 mm, made on a light background, printed without an oval, without corners (a person's face should occupy about 80% of the picture). It must be glued to the questionnaire.
Transit visa (category "C")
In terms of the processing time of applications and payment for a transit visa, the same criteria remain as for a short-term visa. Applicants provide the following documents:
- Application form (in Czech, English), certified by signature.
- Passport valid for at least 90 days after the end of the trip, containing 2 or more blank pages. A copy of the personal data page is attached to it.
- Travel documents for the entire length of the route.
- A copy of the visa of the country of destination.
- Internal civil passport along with copies of its pages containing information about registration, personal data.
- Reliable confirmation of the funds of the traveling persons, or a sponsorship letter.
- A copy of honey. insurance that fully covers the duration of the trip, valid throughout the Schengen area, with a limit of € 30,000.
- Color photo, taken without rounds and corners, 35 × 45 mm format, with a white background.
Visitor visa (category "C")
- International passport (at the time of the end of your trip, it must be valid for at least three more months).
- Application form to the Czech Republic.
- Copy of honey. insurance that fully covers the duration of the trip, valid for all Schengen states.
- An invitation from an individual (original + copy), certified by the Czech Police for Foreigners.
Business visa (category "D")
- A valid international passport with two blank pages valid for at least 3 months at the end of the trip.
- A copy of the passport page with photo and personal data.
- Color photograph on a light background (3.5x 4.5).
- Certificate from the place of work, indicating the position and salary.
- Application form to the Czech Republic.
- Medical insurance valid in the Czech Republic.
- Business invitation, certified by the Czech Police for Foreigners.
Features of a trip with children
If you are planning a trip with a child (under 18 years old), then a separate application form is filled out for him and a full set of documents is attached.
- When exporting a child to the Czech Republic, the applicant submits photocopies of the child's birth certificate.
- If the child is going to be transported by one parent, another relative, or an unauthorized person, then it is necessary to provide a permit for the export of a minor child by this person, written by the parent (s) who remain at home. The consent is written in Russian and certified by a notary.
- If a single mother (father) is traveling with the child, then for registration it is necessary to provide a copy of the certificate of a single parent or a certificate certified by the police about the impossibility of establishing the whereabouts of the second parent. Widowers and widows confirm their status with a certificate of death of their wife (husband).