Czech Republic Tourist Visa Documents for Indian Passport Holders

The checklist below follows that VFS document and the harmonised list of supporting documents for India published on the Embassy of the Czech Republic's website, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Every application is decided by the Consular Section of the Embassy in New Delhi.

What is on the core Czech tourist visa checklist?

Every adult applicant, whatever their job, starts with these items:

1. Application form, completely filled and signed. A new harmonised Schengen form came into effect on 14 January 2026, and the Embassy publishes the new C-visa form.
2. Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid three months beyond your scheduled return, with at least two empty pages.
3. Passport copies: the biodata page, the last page of your Indian passport, and entry and exit Schengen stamps from previous passports, if available.
4. Two photographs, recent and in colour.
5. Cover letter signed by you, stating the purpose and duration of travel, names and passport numbers of anyone travelling with you, and your transport and accommodation details.
6. Proof of transport and itinerary, such as a return flight reservation.
7. Proof of lodging: hotel reservations, a holiday home or campus residence, or proof of sponsorship or private accommodation from a host. If you visit several Schengen states, show lodging in each.
8. Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, with at least 30,000 EUR cover for the entire trip, including the arrival and departure dates.
9. Marriage certificate if you are married and the passport does not show it, and a copy of your ration card, if applicable.

Which financial documents do Indian applicants submit?

The Czech checklist keeps money proof simple but strict on format:

• Bank statement: your original private statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank. If someone sponsors you, include their statement too.
• Income tax: the Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years (and the sponsor's, if applicable).

Form 16 is not mentioned in the Czech checklist or in the harmonised list for India; the income proof named is the ITR acknowledgment plus three months of pay slips for employees. The Embassy pages also publish no fixed per-day amount for short stays, so your statements need to show enough money for the trip you describe in your cover letter.

Which extra papers depend on your occupation?

Which documents depend on the purpose of the trip?

• Tourism: a certificate from a travel agency confirming an organised trip, or any other document showing your travel plans, such as a day-wise itinerary.
• Visiting family or friends: an invitation with the host's address, contact details and planned dates; proof of the host's legal residence (passport, national ID or residence permit copy); and a certificate proving the family relationship, if visiting relatives.
• Business or conference: an invitation from the inviting company or organisation and a cover letter from your employer; both must confirm your identity, the purpose, period and place of stay.
• Medical treatment: a doctor's certificate on the need for treatment in the Czech Republic, confirmation from the receiving institution and proof of pre-payment.

What are the photo and passport rules?

Photos must be not older than six months, in colour, with a white background on the Embassy checklist (VFS also accepts off-white). The face must cover at least 80% of the frame under ICAO specifications. Use a full-face, non-smiling pose with no sunglasses, and no hat or head covering unless worn for religious or ethnic reasons. Print on normal photographic paper and stick the photograph on the application form. The Embassy and VFS pages do not give a size in millimetres.

Where and when do you hand the documents in?

Applicants legally residing in India submit short-term applications at any of the 15 VFS Global centres, from Ahmedabad and Bengaluru to Lucknow and Pune. You can apply six months at the earliest and 15 days at the latest before the trip; the Embassy strongly recommends applying at least 3 weeks before departure. A decision normally comes within 15 calendar days after the file reaches the Embassy. Fees are covered in our separate Czech visa cost explainer: 90 EURO / 9 800 INR for adults plus the VFS charge of INR 2180.

Which gaps make a Czech file look incomplete?

• An unsigned cover letter, or one that leaves out companions' passport numbers.
• Downloaded bank statements without the bank's stamp and signature.
• ITR acknowledgments for only one assessment year.
• No proof of lodging for every Schengen country on your route.
• A sponsor's invitation not verified by the Alien Police Service.
• Missing parental consent for a child travelling with one parent.

European Commission data show that 20.1% of Schengen visa applications lodged at Czech consulates in India were not issued in 2025 (5,501 of 27,388). The figure covers all short-stay purposes; it measures past outcomes, not your chances. Read the full Czech Schengen checklist before you submit, and see our Czech Republic visa guide for centres and processing times.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares verifiable flight reservations, hotel bookings, day-wise itineraries and cover letters that match a Czech file. Packages run from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter bundle. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or contact us.

Frequently asked questions

Is Form 16 required for a Czech visa from India?

No. Form 16 does not appear on the Czech checklist (updated 21.07.2025) or the harmonised list for India. The checklist asks for ITR acknowledgments for the last two assessment years and, for employees, three months of pay slips.

Do I need a confirmed hotel booking for a Czech tourist visa?

The checklist asks for proof of lodging, such as hotel reservations, a holiday home or campus residence, or proof of sponsorship or private accommodation from a host. If your route covers several Schengen states, show lodging in each one.

Can a sponsor in the Czech Republic pay for my trip?

Yes. The host provides proof of sponsorship or private accommodation on the national form, with the original official invitation verified by the Alien Police Service, plus a notarised written consent. Include the sponsor's bank statement and ITR as well as your own.

Do I need an airport transit visa to change planes in the Czech Republic?

Indians need an airport transit visa to pass through the international area of a Czech airport, unless they hold a Schengen visa, a US, Canadian or Japanese visa, an EEA state visa, or another exemption listed by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs.