# Czech Republic Tourist Visa for Indians: Requirements and Process > How Indians apply for a Czech Republic tourist (Schengen) visa in 2026: who can apply where, the full requirement list, fees in INR, slot releases, processing time and the multiple-entry rule. _Published: 2026-10-21 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1075_ ## TL;DR Indians living in India apply for a Czech tourist visa in person at one of 15 VFS Global centres, between six months and 15 days before the trip. The adult fee is EUR 90 (INR 9800) plus an INR 2180 VFS charge, and the Embassy normally decides within 15 calendar days of receiving the file. ## Key takeaways - Apply at any of 15 VFS centres; the Embassy in New Delhi decides every application. - Adult visa fee EUR 90 (INR 9800); child from 6 and below 12 EUR 45 (INR 4900); VFS charge INR 2180. - New VFS slots open every second Monday of the month for the following month. - Decision normally within 15 calendar days of reaching the Embassy, up to 45 in individual cases. - A new harmonised Schengen application form has been in use since 14 January 2026. **According to the Czech Embassy in New Delhi, Indians apply for a Czech tourist (Schengen) visa in person at one of 15 VFS Global centres, six months to 15 days before travel. The adult fee is EUR 90 (INR 9800) plus an INR 2180 VFS charge; decisions normally take up to 15 calendar days after the file reaches the Embassy.** ## Article Requirements, fees and timelines below are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15: the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi, its checklist (updated 21.07.2025) linked from VFS Global, and the European Commission. Our Czech Republic visa page covers the other visa categories. ### Who can apply in India, and where? Anyone legally residing in India can apply at any VFS Global visa application centre. All applications are assessed and decided by the Consular Section of the Embassy in New Delhi, whose jurisdiction covers all of India. The 15 centres are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Pune. Two recent changes matter here. The Delhi centre moved to 27 K.G. Marg, Connaught Place, on 19 January 2026, and VFS opened the Lucknow and Bhubaneswar centres on 1 August 2026. Family members of EU citizens are the exception to the VFS rule: they may lodge their Schengen application directly at the Embassy, by appointment booked through newdelhi.consulate@mzv.gov.cz. ### What are the Czech tourist visa requirements? The checklist is long, but each item has a clear purpose. - Application form, completely filled and signed. A new harmonised Schengen form came into effect on 14 January 2026; download the current one from the Embassy's forms page. - Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid three months beyond your return, with two empty pages; copies of the biodata page, the last page and earlier Schengen stamps. - Two photos, not older than six months, on a white background, face covering at least 80% of the frame. - Cover letter signed by you, giving purpose, duration, the names and passport numbers of companions, and transport and accommodation details. - Travel plans: proof of means of transport and itinerary, lodging for every Schengen state you visit, and for tourism a travel agency certificate or other document showing your plans. - Insurance valid in all Schengen countries, at least 30,000 EUR, covering the whole trip including arrival and departure dates. - Finances: original bank statements for the last three months, stamped and signed (yours and your sponsor's), and ITR acknowledgments for the last two assessment years. - Occupation: employees give three months of pay slips, the employment contract and the employer's holiday approval; business owners give company registration, GST registration, business bank statements and a barcode-verifiable ITR; retired applicants give three months of pension statements; students give proof of enrolment and an ID copy. - Family status: a marriage certificate if your passport does not show marital status, and a ration card copy if applicable. The Embassy does not publish a minimum daily amount for tourists. The checklist relies on your statements and tax returns instead, so they should show steady income that comfortably covers the trip. ### How much does a Czech tourist visa cost? ApplicantVisa feeAdultEUR 90 (INR 9800)Child from 6 and below 12EUR 45 (INR 4900)Family member of an EU or Czech nationalExempt, if the relevant documents are providedVFS service charge (all applicants)INR 2180, including SGST and CGST at 9% eachThe VFS charge is paid when you book the appointment and is non-refundable. The Embassy updates its INR fees every month in line with the exchange rate. ### How long does it take, and when do slots open? New appointment slots are released every second Monday of a month, for appointments in the following month. Submit no earlier than six months and no later than 15 days before the trip; the Embassy strongly recommends at least 3 weeks. Files lodged outside Delhi are forwarded to the Embassy within 2 working days. The Embassy normally decides within 15 calendar days after the file reaches it, not from the day you submit at VFS, and can extend this up to 45 calendar days in individual cases. ### Can you get a multiple-entry Czech visa? Yes. Under Commission Implementing Decision C(2024) 2434 of 18 April 2024, an Indian national living in India who has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years qualifies for a multiple-entry visa valid for two years, ending three months before passport expiry if the passport runs out sooner. Consulates can still shorten validity in individual cases or issue up to five years in justified cases. Every stay remains limited to 90 days in any 180-day period. ### What happens at the border, and what if you are refused? The EU Entry/Exit System became fully operational on 10 April 2026. Instead of a passport stamp, you give passport data, a facial image and fingerprints at the external border on your first entry or exit. European Commission data show that 20.1% of Schengen applications lodged at Czech consulates in India were not issued in 2025 (5,501 of 27,388), compared with 21.5% in 2024. That rate covers all applications, not your individual chances. After a refusal, you can request a review of the reasons for a fee of 80 EURO. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### How much bank balance is needed for a Czech tourist visa? The Embassy pages do not publish a minimum daily amount for short stays. The checklist asks for original bank statements for the last three months, stamped and signed, plus ITR acknowledgments for the last two assessment years, for you and any sponsor. #### Can I visit other Schengen countries on a Czech tourist visa? Yes, within the limit of 90 days in any 180-day period. A valid Schengen visa issued by another Schengen state also covers stays in the Czech Republic within the same limit. #### Do Indians need a visa to change planes at a Czech airport? Yes, unless an exemption applies. The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Indians as needing an airport transit visa, except holders of a Schengen visa, a long-term visa or long-term residence permit, a residence permit of Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino or the US, or a visa of an EEA state, Canada, Japan or the US. #### Can I submit a Czech tourist visa application at the Embassy instead of VFS? Short-term visas are submitted at VFS Global centres by appointment. Only family members of EU citizens may lodge a Schengen application directly at the Embassy, by appointment booked via newdelhi.consulate@mzv.gov.cz. ## Steps 1. **Choose your VFS centre** — Pick any of the 15 VFS centres in India; every application goes to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi for a decision. 2. **Fill in the new application form** — Download the harmonised Schengen form in force since 14 January 2026 from the Embassy's forms page, complete it and sign it. 3. **Book the appointment** — Watch for slots released every second Monday of the month and pay the non-refundable INR 2180 VFS charge when booking, at least 15 days and ideally 3 weeks before travel. 4. **Prepare the checklist documents** — Passport, two photos, cover letter, transport and itinerary, lodging, 30,000 EUR insurance, three months of bank statements, two years of ITR and occupation proof. 5. **Submit in person** — Attend VFS, give your biometrics and pay the visa fee of EUR 90 (INR 9800) for adults. 6. **Wait for the decision** — Regional centres forward files within 2 working days; the Embassy normally decides within 15 calendar days of receiving the file, extendable to 45 in individual cases. ## FAQ ### How much bank balance is needed for a Czech tourist visa? The Embassy pages do not publish a minimum daily amount for short stays. The checklist asks for original bank statements for the last three months, stamped and signed, plus ITR acknowledgments for the last two assessment years, for you and any sponsor. ### Can I visit other Schengen countries on a Czech tourist visa? Yes, within the limit of 90 days in any 180-day period. A valid Schengen visa issued by another Schengen state also covers stays in the Czech Republic within the same limit. ### Do Indians need a visa to change planes at a Czech airport? Yes, unless an exemption applies. The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Indians as needing an airport transit visa, except holders of a Schengen visa, a long-term visa or long-term residence permit, a residence permit of Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino or the US, or a visa of an EEA state, Canada, Japan or the US. ### Can I submit a Czech tourist visa application at the Embassy instead of VFS? Short-term visas are submitted at VFS Global centres by appointment. Only family members of EU citizens may lodge a Schengen application directly at the Embassy, by appointment booked via newdelhi.consulate@mzv.gov.cz. ## Sources 1. [Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi - How to Apply for a Short-Term (Schengen) Visa](https://mzv.gov.cz/newdelhi/en/ko/visa_information/schengen_visa_up_to_90_days/how_to_apply_for_a_visa_up_to_90_days.html) — Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi 2. [Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi - Consular and Visa Fees](https://mzv.gov.cz/newdelhi/en/ko/consular_and_visa_fees/index.html) — Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi 3. [VFS Global - Czech Republic visa types, fees, documents, photo, processing time](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cze/visa-type) — VFS Global 4. [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic - Airport transit visa](https://mzv.gov.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/short_stay_visa/airport_visa.html) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic