# Why Czech Republic Visas Get Refused for Indians: 2026 Fix List > Official refusal figures for Czech Schengen visas lodged in India, the conditions the Embassy in New Delhi checks, a document-by-document fix list, and what to do after a refusal. _Published: 2026-11-07 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1068_ ## TL;DR A Czech Schengen visa depends on showing the Schengen entry conditions: a valid passport, a justified purpose, sufficient means and no security concern. European Commission data shows 20.1% of applications lodged at Czech consulates in India were refused in 2025; most file gaps map to items on the Embassy's own checklist. ## Key takeaways - Refusal rate for Schengen applications lodged at Czech consulates in India: 20.1% in 2025 and 21.5% in 2024 (European Commission). - All short-stay applications are decided by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi; VFS only collects them. - Most fixable gaps sit on the checklist: passport validity, the signed cover letter, stamped bank statements, lodging for every Schengen state and EUR 30,000 insurance. - Indians transiting a Czech airport need an airport transit visa unless they hold a Schengen visa or another listed visa or permit. - A review of the reasons for a refusal costs 80 EURO / 8 700 INR; a new application pays the full fee again. **A Czech Schengen visa from India depends on meeting the Schengen entry conditions: a valid travel document, a justified purpose, sufficient means, and no SIS entry ban or security concern. European Commission data shows a 20.1% refusal rate for applications lodged at Czech consulates in India in 2025.** ## Article The figures and rules here are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15: the European Commission's Schengen statistics, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi and the checklist linked from VFS Global. Fees, centres and timelines are on our Czech Republic visa guide for Indians. ### How often are Czech visas refused for Indian applicants? YearRefusal rateVisas not issuedApplications lodged202520.1%5,50127,388202421.5%4,28019,947These are the European Commission's refusal rates for short-stay Schengen visa applications lodged at Czech consulates in India. The rate is calculated by the Commission and is not simply the second column divided by the third. It describes past decisions across all applicants; it is not a prediction for your file. What it does show is that applications lodged rose sharply, from 19,947 to 27,388, while the refusal rate stayed close to 20%. ### What does the Embassy check before issuing a visa? All short-stay applications from India are assessed and decided by the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi. VFS Global only receives the file and forwards it. The decision turns on the Schengen entry conditions, which the EU's rules for Indian applicants list as: - a valid travel document; - a justified purpose of the journey and sufficient means; - no entry ban in the Schengen Information System (SIS); - no threat to public policy or security. You cannot change the last two, but the first three are shown on paper, and that is where a file can be fixed. ### The 2026 fix list: gaps to close before you apply File gapFix, per the Czech checklistPassport too old or too shortIssued within the last 10 years, valid three months beyond your return, with at least two empty pages; copies of the biodata page, the last page and earlier Schengen stampsUnsigned or vague cover letterSign it and state the purpose, duration, names and passport numbers of companions, transport and accommodationPhotos rejectedTwo recent high-definition colour photos, not older than six months, white background, face covering at least 80% of the frame (ICAO)Weak financial proofOriginal private bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank, plus ITR acknowledgments for the last two assessment yearsJob not evidencedPay slips for three months, employment contract and the employer's approval of your holidaysBusiness owner papers missingCompany registration, GST registration, business bank account statement and barcode-verifiable ITR proofLodging gaps on a multi-country tripProof of lodging in each Schengen state you visit, not only the Czech RepublicInsurance too narrowTravel medical insurance valid in all Schengen countries, at least 30,000 EUR, covering the whole trip including arrival and departure dates, from the approved listMarital status unclearMarriage certificate if your passport does not show itHost-funded visit poorly documentedOriginal invitation verified by the Alien Police Service plus the sponsor's notarised written consentChild travelling with one parentNotarised consent of the non-travelling parent and copies of the parents' passportsOne more check catches transit passengers. The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Indians need an airport transit visa to pass through the international area of a Czech airport, unless they hold a Schengen visa, a long-term visa or 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. ### Already refused: review the reasons or apply again? You have two options, and they cost different amounts. - Request a review of the reasons given for the short-stay refusal. The Embassy's fee table lists 80 EURO / 8 700 INR for this. The pages in our record do not set out the deadline, so ask the Embassy's Schengen desk at newdelhi.shortterm@mzv.gov.cz as soon as you receive the decision. - Submit a new application that answers the stated reasons with new or better documents. That means paying the visa fee of 90 EURO / 9 800 INR again, plus the VFS service charge of INR 2180, which is non-refundable. If the reason was a document gap from the table above, a new and complete file answers it directly. If you believe the decision misread documents you did submit, the review route exists for that. ### When should you apply so the file is not rushed? - VFS releases new slots every second Monday of a month, for appointments in the following month. - Apply six months at the earliest and 15 days at the latest before the trip; the Embassy strongly recommends at least 3 weeks. - Processing is normally up to 15 calendar days after the file reaches the Embassy, not from your VFS visit, and can be extended to 45 calendar days. - Files from VFS centres other than Delhi are forwarded to the Embassy within 2 working days. - The visa infoline, +91 11 2415 5265, answers on working days from 14:00 to 15:00. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram helps rebuild visa files after a refusal with flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters, from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for the full set. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### Does a 20.1% refusal rate mean I have an 80% chance of approval? No. The European Commission's rate measures past decisions on all short-stay applications lodged at Czech consulates in India in 2025. Your outcome depends on your own file and circumstances, not on the average. #### Can I apply at any VFS centre in India for a Czech visa? Yes. Applicants legally residing in India can apply at any VFS Global centre; the list covers 15 cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Bhubaneswar. Every application is decided by the Embassy in New Delhi. #### Does the Czech Republic give a multiple-entry visa after past travel? Under EU rules of April 2024 for Indians living in India, applicants who have obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years qualify for a two-year multiple-entry visa, provided they meet the entry conditions. Each stay is still limited to 90 days in any 180. #### Who decides my Czech visa, VFS or the Embassy? The Embassy. VFS Global collects applications and forwards them, but all short-term applications are assessed and decided by the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi. ## FAQ ### Does a 20.1% refusal rate mean I have an 80% chance of approval? No. The European Commission's rate measures past decisions on all short-stay applications lodged at Czech consulates in India in 2025. Your outcome depends on your own file and circumstances, not on the average. ### Can I apply at any VFS centre in India for a Czech visa? Yes. Applicants legally residing in India can apply at any VFS Global centre; the list covers 15 cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Bhubaneswar. Every application is decided by the Embassy in New Delhi. ### Does the Czech Republic give a multiple-entry visa after past travel? Under EU rules of April 2024 for Indians living in India, applicants who have obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years qualify for a two-year multiple-entry visa, provided they meet the entry conditions. Each stay is still limited to 90 days in any 180. ### Who decides my Czech visa, VFS or the Embassy? The Embassy. VFS Global collects applications and forwards them, but all short-term applications are assessed and decided by the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi. ## Sources 1. [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2025)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en) — European Commission 2. [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 3. [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 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