# How Much Does a Czech Republic Visa Cost for Indians in 2026? > Every Czech visa fee for Indian applicants in one table: Schengen short-term, child, long-term study and work cards, refusal review, plus the VFS service charge. _Published: 2026-10-20 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1151_ ## TL;DR An adult Indian pays 90 EURO / 9 800 INR for a Czech short-term Schengen visa and a child from 6 to below 12 pays 45 EURO / 4 900 INR. VFS Global adds a non-refundable service charge of INR 2180 at booking. Long-term visas cost 2 500 CZK / 11 100 INR, and employee or Blue cards 5000 CZK / 22300 INR. ## Key takeaways - Short-term (Schengen) visa, adult: 90 EURO / 9 800 INR; child from 6 to below 12: 45 EURO / 4 900 INR. - VFS service charge: INR 2180 including GST, paid at booking and non-refundable. - Long-term visa (except business): 2 500 CZK / 11 100 INR; employee card, Blue Card or ICT card: 5000 CZK / 22300 INR. - The Embassy updates its rupee amounts every month according to the exchange rate. - Family members of EU or Czech nationals are exempt from the visa fee but still pay the VFS charge. **According to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi, an adult Indian pays 90 EURO / 9 800 INR for a short-term Schengen visa, and a child from 6 to below 12 pays 45 EURO / 4 900 INR. VFS Global adds a non-refundable service charge of INR 2180, paid when you book the appointment.** ## Article The amounts below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. The euro figure is the fixed fee; the rupee figure is the Embassy's conversion, which it revises every month. ### What is the full Czech visa fee table for Indians in 2026? The Embassy's consular and visa fees page lists these charges for applicants in India: Visa or serviceFeeWhere it appliesShort-term (Schengen) visa, up to 90 days, adult90 EURO / 9 800 INRTourism, business, family visits and other short stays, lodged at VFSShort-term (Schengen) visa, child from 6 and below 1245 EURO / 4 900 INRLodged at VFSLong-term visa (except for the business purpose)2 500 CZK / 11 100 INRStudy, seasonal employment and other long stays, at the EmbassyEmployee card, EU Blue Card, intra-company transfer card, long-term business visa5000 CZK / 22300 INRAt the EmbassyReview of the reasons for a short-stay refusal, annulment or revocation80 EURO / 8 700 INRAfter a negative decisionFamily members of EU or Czech nationalsExempt (VFS charge still payable)If relevant documents are provided at submissionThere is one short-term adult rate. The table does not list a higher price for a multiple-entry visa or for a business purpose. ### Why does the rupee amount change from month to month? The Embassy states that its fees are updated every month according to the current exchange rate. A figure such as 9 800 INR is therefore a snapshot, while 90 EURO stays the same. VFS listed the adult visa at INR 9800 and the child visa at INR 4900 when the fees were checked. For long-term applications handled at the Embassy counter, card payments are collected in CZK and cash is taken in INR. If you plan to pay in cash, check the current month's INR amount on the Embassy page just before your appointment. ### How much does VFS Global charge on top of the visa fee? VFS Global charges a service fee of INR 2180 per applicant, inclusive of SGST at 9% and CGST at 9%. It is paid at the time of booking the appointment and is non-refundable, even if you later cancel or the visa is refused. One caution: this VFS figure could not be re-confirmed at our latest check, so verify the service charge on the booking screen. Short-term applications can be lodged at 15 VFS centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Pune. The Lucknow and Bhubaneswar centres opened on 1 August 2026. ### Who pays a reduced fee or no visa fee? - Children from 6 and below 12 pay 45 EURO / 4 900 INR. The Embassy table gives no separate rate for children under 6, so ask VFS before booking for a younger child. - Family members of EU or Czech nationals are exempted from the visa fee if they provide the relevant documents at submission. They can also lodge a Schengen application directly at the Embassy by appointment booked via newdelhi.consulate@mzv.gov.cz. - Everyone at VFS pays the INR 2180 service charge, including fee-exempt family members. ### What do Czech study and work visas cost? Long-stay applications are not lodged at VFS. They are submitted in person at the Embassy in New Delhi after an e-mail appointment process. - Study: a long-term visa or long-term residence permit for study costs 2 500 CZK / 11 100 INR. The Ministry of the Interior also expects proof of funds; one year of study (1 September to 31 August) needs CZK 115,810 and one semester CZK 78,250. - Seasonal employment: the long-term visa rate of 2 500 CZK / 11 100 INR applies. - Employee card, EU Blue Card or intra-company transfer: 5000 CZK / 22300 INR. Since October 2025, employee cards are accepted only within one of the government's Economic Migration Programs. ### What does a refusal cost you? The VFS service charge is non-refundable. If your short-stay visa is refused, annulled or revoked, the Embassy charges 80 EURO / 8 700 INR for a request to review the reasons. The Embassy's fee page does not state that the visa fee itself is returned after a refusal. For context, 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), compared with 21.5% in 2024. These figures cover all short-stay purposes and are not a prediction for any single applicant. ### Which other costs should you budget for? - Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries with at least 30,000 EUR cover for the entire trip; VFS publishes the approved insurers list. - Two recent colour photographs on a white background, not older than six months. - Bank paperwork: original statements for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank. - Travel and lodging proof for the whole itinerary, such as flight and hotel reservations. A multiple-entry visa does not carry a separate fee in the Embassy table. Under the EU rules of April 2024, Indians living in India who have obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years qualify for a two-year multiple-entry visa. For documents, appointment rules and processing times, read our Czech Republic visa guide for Indians. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram can prepare the travel side of your file: flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters. Packages cost from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter. Reach us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or through our contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### Is the Czech visa fee the same for tourist and business trips? Yes for short stays. The Embassy lists one short-term (Schengen) adult fee of 90 EURO / 9 800 INR for visas of up to 90 days, whatever the purpose. Long-term business visas are different and cost 5000 CZK / 22300 INR. #### How long does a Czech visa take after I pay? A short-term visa is normally decided within 15 calendar days after the file reaches the Embassy, not from the VFS submission date. In individual cases this can be extended up to 45 calendar days. Applications from centres other than Delhi are forwarded within 2 working days. #### When should I apply for a Czech Schengen visa? 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. New appointment slots are released every second Monday of a month for the following month. #### Do I pay the Czech visa fee in euros or rupees? The fee is set in euros and the Embassy publishes a rupee equivalent each month, such as 9 800 INR for an adult short-term visa. At the Embassy counter for long-term visas, card payments are collected in CZK and cash in INR. ## FAQ ### Is the Czech visa fee the same for tourist and business trips? Yes for short stays. The Embassy lists one short-term (Schengen) adult fee of 90 EURO / 9 800 INR for visas of up to 90 days, whatever the purpose. Long-term business visas are different and cost 5000 CZK / 22300 INR. ### How long does a Czech visa take after I pay? A short-term visa is normally decided within 15 calendar days after the file reaches the Embassy, not from the VFS submission date. In individual cases this can be extended up to 45 calendar days. Applications from centres other than Delhi are forwarded within 2 working days. ### When should I apply for a Czech Schengen visa? 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. New appointment slots are released every second Monday of a month for the following month. ### Do I pay the Czech visa fee in euros or rupees? The fee is set in euros and the Embassy publishes a rupee equivalent each month, such as 9 800 INR for an adult short-term visa. At the Embassy counter for long-term visas, card payments are collected in CZK and cash in INR. ## Sources 1. [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 2. [Czech Republic visa types, fees, documents, photo, processing time](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cze/visa-type) — VFS Global 3. [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 4. [Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2025)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en) — European Commission