Czech Republic Visa for Nepali Citizens

• Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism

  Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Czech Republic and the wider Schengen Area.

  Stay

  Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.

  Processing

  15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested.

• Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business

  Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Czech Republic or the wider Schengen Area.

  Stay

  Maximum 90 days within any 180-day period.

  Processing

  15 days standard; 5–10 days for fast-tracked invitations from established Czech inviters.

• Family Visit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Visit to Family or Friends

  Visiting family or friends resident in Czech Republic.

  Stay

  Up to 90 days in 180.

  Processing

  15 days standard.

• Student — Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — Student

  Full-time study at a recognised Czech tertiary institution (university, college, language preparation programme).

  Stay

  Programme length; initial Type D visa valid 6 months for entry, then converted to Long-Term Residence Permit for Study.

  Processing

  60 calendar days statutory (often longer due to scarce Visapoint appointment slots).

• Work — Employee Card (Zaměstnanecká karta) — combined work + residence permit

  Salaried employment at a Czech employer for a position registered in the Czech Labour Office's Central Register of Vacancies eligible for foreign workers.

  Stay

  Tied to employment contract — up to 2 years initially, renewable in 3-year increments.

  Processing

  60–90 days statutory (longer in practice due to Czech Labour Office vacancy registration + appointment scarcity).

• Transit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Transit / Airport Transit

  Transit through Czech Republic or a Czech airport en route to a third country.

  Stay

  Up to 5 days transit.

  Processing

  15 days standard.

• Other route — Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — Family Reunion

  Family reunion with a Czech citizen, EU citizen residing in Czech Republic, or non-EU national holding Czech permanent residence / long-term residence.

  Stay

  Per host's status — typically 1 year initial residence permit, renewable.

  Processing

  180 calendar days statutory (often shorter — 90–120 days typical).

29 required · 9 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

1. Czech Schengen visa application form (signed)

   Required

   Downloaded from visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cze; printed and signed by hand. Available in English or Czech.

2. Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages)

   Required

   Plus photocopies of front + last + every used page of the current passport AND last 2 old passports.

3. One passport-size photo (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)

   Required

   Color, glossy, neutral expression, head 70–80% of frame, no glasses / hats / patterned background.

4. Indian visa or transit visa (mandatory for travelling to the VFS VAC in India)

   Required

   Apply for an Indian visit visa or 72-hour transit visa first if you do not already hold a multi-entry Indian visa. The Czech Embassy cannot adjudicate without you physically reaching India.

5. Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage)

   Required

   Covers urgent medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay. From the VFS-published list of pre-approved insurers.

6. Confirmed return air ticket (not yet paid; reservation only at file-prep stage)

   Required

   Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.

7. Confirmed accommodation in Czech Republic for the entire stay

   Required

   Hotel booking, private rental contract, or invitation-letter accommodation.

8. Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location)

   Required

   If multi-Schengen trip, Czech Republic must be the main destination (longest stay) for the visa to be filed at this Embassy.

9. Cover letter explaining purpose of trip

   Required

   Addressed to the Embassy of the Czech Republic, New Delhi; outlines who, why, where, when, who funds the trip, and why you will return.

10. Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)

    Required

    Original on bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English.

11. Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, personal + company as applicable)

    Required

    Notarised English translations.

12. International credit card copy + last 3 months statement

    Conditional

    Strengthens financial profile when bank balance is borderline.

13. Proof of social / professional status

    Required

    Employed: employer letter on letterhead (position, tenure, leave grant, last 3 months salary slips). Self-employed: company registration + PAN. Student: institution leave letter + valid ID.

14. Nepali citizenship certificate copy + birth certificate (notarised English translations)

    Required

15. Foreign-exchange purchase receipt OR passport endorsement

    Conditional

    Demonstrates funds being carried for the trip.

16. Minor-only documents (if applicant < 18): birth certificate + notarised parental consent if travelling without both parents

    Conditional

17. ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)

    Required

    See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.

18. Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)

    Required

    Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.

19. 1. Business Income

    Conditional

    Applicants involved in business must submit the following:

20. PAN Certificate

    Required

    Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

21. Business Registration Certificate

    Required

    Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.

22. Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)

    Conditional

    Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.

23. Latest Audit Report

    Required

    Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.

24. Tax Clearance Certificate

    Required

    Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

25. 2. Salary-Based Income

    Conditional

    Applicants who are employed must provide:

26. Salary Certificate / Salary Letter

    Required

    On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.

27. Leave Approval Letter

    Required

    Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.

28. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer

    Required

    Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.

29. Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements

    Required

    Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

30. 3. Pension Income

    Conditional

    Applicants receiving pension must submit:

31. Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)

    Required

    Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.

32. Company ID Card (if available)

    Conditional

    Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).

33. Recent Pension Bank Statement

    Required

    Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.

34. Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank

    Required

    On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.

35. 4. Rental Income

    Conditional

    Applicants earning rental income must provide:

36. Land Ownership Certificate

    Required

    Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.

37. Building Completion Certificate

    Required

    Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.

38. Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate

    Required

    Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

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Last reviewed: April 26, 2026

• https://www.mzv.gov.cz/newdelhi — Embassy of the Czech Republic New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan)
• https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cze — VFS Global Czech Republic India (appointment booking, visa categories, fee schedule)
• https://www.mvcr.cz — Czech Ministry of Interior (Employee Card, Blue Card, Long-Term Residence)
• https://frs.gov.cz — Czech MoI Foreign Police (post-arrival registration)
• https://visapoint.eu — Visapoint long-stay visa appointment system
• https://www.mpsv.cz — Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (vacancy registration, foreign-worker rules)
• Czech Act No. 326/1999 on the Residence of Foreign Nationals in the Territory of the Czech Republic
• Schengen Visa Code Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 — Schengen acquis (Czech Republic accession 21 December 2007)
• Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA after that date are accepted by Czech authorities without further consular legalisation

• Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.