Up-to-date Czech Republic visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.
Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Czech Republic and the wider Schengen Area.
Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Czech Republic or the wider Schengen Area.
Visiting family or friends resident in Czech Republic.
Full-time study at a recognised Czech tertiary institution (university, college, language preparation programme).
Salaried employment at a Czech employer for a position registered in the Czech Labour Office's Central Register of Vacancies eligible for foreign workers.
Transit through Czech Republic or a Czech airport en route to a third country.
Family reunion with a Czech citizen, EU citizen residing in Czech Republic, or non-EU national holding Czech permanent residence / long-term residence.
Czech Schengen visa application form (signed)
Downloaded from visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cze; printed and signed by hand. Available in English or Czech.
Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages)
Plus photocopies of front + last + every used page of the current passport AND last 2 old passports.
One passport-size photo (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
Color, glossy, neutral expression, head 70–80% of frame, no glasses / hats / patterned background.
Indian visa or transit visa (mandatory for travelling to the VFS VAC in India)
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.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage)
Covers urgent medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay. From the VFS-published list of pre-approved insurers.
Confirmed return air ticket (not yet paid; reservation only at file-prep stage)
Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.
Confirmed accommodation in Czech Republic for the entire stay
Hotel booking, private rental contract, or invitation-letter accommodation.
Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location)
If multi-Schengen trip, Czech Republic must be the main destination (longest stay) for the visa to be filed at this Embassy.
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip
Addressed to the Embassy of the Czech Republic, New Delhi; outlines who, why, where, when, who funds the trip, and why you will return.
Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)
Original on bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English.
Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, personal + company as applicable)
Notarised English translations.
International credit card copy + last 3 months statement
Strengthens financial profile when bank balance is borderline.
Proof of social / professional status
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.
Nepali citizenship certificate copy + birth certificate (notarised English translations)
Foreign-exchange purchase receipt OR passport endorsement
Demonstrates funds being carried for the trip.
Minor-only documents (if applicant < 18): birth certificate + notarised parental consent if travelling without both parents
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
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.
1. Business Income
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
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.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
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.
Latest Audit Report
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
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.
3. Pension Income
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
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Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Czech Republic visa — sourced from Czech Republic's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.
15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi; up to 30 days in justified cases; max 45 days when extra documentation is requested.
Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Schengen-area trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement. Czech consular officers expect approximately CZK 1,300/day (~ EUR 50) cash or equivalent funds shown.
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period. (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism).
Download form from visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cze -> fill and sign -> travel to India to submit at any VFS Czech VAC (Delhi recommended, closest to the Embassy) -> biometrics on the spot -> wait for Embassy decision -> courier passport collection.
Required documents include: Czech Schengen visa application form (signed); Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages); One passport-size photo (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Indian visa or transit visa (mandatory for travelling to the VFS VAC in India); Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage); Confirmed return air ticket (not yet paid; reservation only at file-prep stage); Confirmed accommodation in Czech Republic for the entire stay; Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location).
Embassy of the Czech Republic — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan) — 50-M, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 2415 5200.
Yes — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Czech Republic or the wider Schengen Area. Processing: 15 days standard; 5–10 days for fast-tracked invitations from established Czech inviters..
Yes — apply online at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cze (VFS Global Czech Republic India — appointment booking + visa application form download) · https://www.mzv.gov.cz/newdelhi — Embassy of the Czech Republic New Delhi · https://frs.gov.cz — Czech MoI Foreign Police (long-stay residence registration) · https://www.mvcr.cz — Czech Ministry of Interior (employment cards, blue cards, long-term residence) · https://visapoint.eu — Visapoint long-stay visa appointment system (historically scarce slots).
Visa fee in INR Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Embassy of the Czech Republic" at any Indian bank, OR online via the VFS portal. VFS service fee + courier in cash INR or by card at the VAC counter. No payments accepted in NPR — all fees settled in INR at the Indian VAC.
Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Czech Republic including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.
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