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Czech Republic visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS Global + embassySchengen short-stay visaSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Czech Republic visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Short-term (Schengen) Visa (up to 90 days) – adult is 90 EURO / 9 800 INR. Processing time (Short-term (Schengen) visa): Normally up to 15 calendar days after reaching the Embassy (not from VFS submission); may be extended up to 45 calendar days in individual cases. Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh and Chennai (10 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Czech Republic visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
90 EURO / 9 800 INRShort-term (Schengen) Visa (up to 90 days) – adult
Processing time
Normally up to 15 calendar days after reaching the Embassy (not from VFS submission)Short-term (Schengen) visa
Where to apply
15 locations listedAhmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar…
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Czech Republic visa?

Applies via: VFS Global + embassy

Who handles applications in India

Applicants legally residing in India apply for a short-term (Schengen) visa at any VFS Global visa application centre; all applications are assessed and decided by the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi. New slots are released every second Monday of a month for appointments in the upcoming month. Applications can be submitted six months at the earliest and 15 days at the latest ahead of the trip (the embassy strongly recommends applying at least 3 weeks before departure). Long-term visa applications (over 90 days) must be submitted personally at the Embassy by appointment (consular_delhi@mzv.cz); family members of EU/Czech citizens may also apply directly at the Embassy by appointment.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin and others listed below.

  4. 4

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Czech Republic visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Short-term (Schengen) Visa (up to 90 days) – adult

    90 EURO / 9 800 INR

    Embassy: fees updated every month according to current exchange rate. VFS lists Adult Visa INR 9800.

  • Short-term (Schengen) Visa – child from 6 and below 12

    45 EURO / 4 900 INR

    VFS lists 'Child between 6 to 12' INR 4900.

  • Long-term Visa (except for the business purpose)

    2 500 CZK / 11 100 INR

  • Employment card, Blue card, Intra-company transfer, Long Term-Visa for the business purpose

    5000 CZK / 22300 INR

  • Request for a review of the reasons given for short-stay visa refusal, annulment or revocation

    80 EURO / 8 700 INR

  • Family members of EU/Czech Republic nationals

    Exempted from visa fee (VFS service charge still payable)

    If relevant documents are provided at submission.

Service fee: Non-refundable VFS service charge of INR 2180/- paid at the time of booking an appointment (inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST @9%)

Checklist

What documents are required for a Czech Republic visa from India?

All applicants

17 items
  • Application form completely filled and duly signed by the applicant
  • Valid passport issued within the last 10 years, valid three months beyond scheduled return, with at least two empty pages
  • Copies of the current passport's biodata page, the last page of the passport (Indian passports) and entry/exit Schengen stamps from previous passports (if available)
  • Cover letter signed by the applicant stipulating purpose of travel, duration, names and passport numbers of accompanying persons, transport and accommodation details
  • Marriage certificate if married and marital status not shown in passport; copy of ration card, if applicable
  • Two recent (not older than six months) high definition passport-size colour photos with white background, face covering at least 80% of the frame (ICAO)
  • Proof of means of transport and itinerary
  • Proof of lodging (hotel reservations, holiday home or campus residence; or proof of sponsorship/private accommodation from host); proof of lodging in each Schengen State if visiting several
  • Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, minimum 30,000 EUR, covering the entire trip
  • Original private bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank (own and sponsor's, if applicable)
  • Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years (and of the sponsor, if applicable)
  • Employed: pay slips for last three months, employment contract, employer's statement on approval for holidays
  • Company owner/self-employed: certificate of registration of the company, GST registration, business bank account statement and barcode-verifiable proof of income tax return
  • Sponsored: proof of sponsorship/private accommodation via national form – original official invitation verified by the Alien Police Service; notarised written consent of the person sponsoring the trip
  • Retired: pension statements for last three months; proof of regular income from property or business
  • Minors: notarised consent of non-travelling parent(s)/guardians; copies of parents' passports (or birth certificate and parents' ID)
  • Pupils/students: proof of enrolment and copy of student ID card

Business/ Conference

2 items
  • Invitation from the inviting company or organisation
  • Cover letter from the applicant's employer (both letters must confirm applicant's identity, purpose of journey, period and place of stay)

Tourism

1 item
  • Certificate of the travel agency confirming the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the travel plans

Visiting Family/Friend

3 items
  • Invitation from the family member/friend with address, contact details and intended period of stay
  • Evidence of legal residence of family/friends visited (passport/national ID or residence permit copy)
  • Certificate proving family relationship, if visiting relatives

Cultural Event

2 items
  • Invitation, entry tickets, enrolments or programs
  • Film crews: letter from film company (title, synopsis, shooting locations); list of crew members and roles; letter from Schengen State agency confirming film permits; registration with Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association or Film Chamber of Commerce

Official delegations

2 items
  • Copy of the official invitation
  • Note verbale from the sending authority confirming identity, purpose, period and place of stay

Medical treatment

3 items
  • Certificate from a doctor/medical institution confirming need for treatment in the Czech Republic
  • Document from receiving institution confirming treatment can be performed
  • Proof of pre-payment of the treatment

Airport transit

2 items
  • Visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination
  • Documents for the onward journey after the airport transit

Photo

What are the Czech Republic visa photo specifications?

Size
Not published
Background
Light (white or off-white) background (VFS); white background per embassy checklist
  • Recent colour photograph, not more than 6 months old
  • Face covering at least 80% of the frame, per ICAO specifications (checklist)
  • Full face, non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or head covering unless for religious/ethnic reasons
  • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
  • Stick the photograph on the visa application form

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Czech Republic visa?

Required

Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, covering at least 30,000 EUR for all risks (accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc.) for the entire trip including arrival and departure dates. VFS publishes an approved Travel Medical Insurance companies list.

Processing

How long does Czech Republic visa processing take?

Short-term (Schengen) visa
Normally up to 15 calendar days after reaching the Embassy (not from VFS submission); may be extended up to 45 calendar days in individual cases
Applications at VFS centres other than Delhi
Forwarded to the Embassy within 2 working days of submission

Visa types

Which Czech Republic visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short Term Visa (For India)

  • Business/ Conference
  • Visiting Family/Friend
  • Cultural Event
  • Tourism

Short-Term (Schengen) Visa – purposes listed by the Embassy

  • Tourism, spa and medical treatment
  • Business, business meetings, conference, seminars, cultural purpose and sports
  • Invitation, visiting family or friends
  • Study or scientific research
  • Employment or seasonal employment
  • Training
  • Airport transit visa

Long Term Visa

  • Long-term visa (stay over 90 days) – submitted at the Embassy, not VFS

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Czech Republic visa?

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Cochin
  • Delhi
  • Goa
  • Hyderabad
  • Jaipur
  • Jalandhar
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Mumbai
  • Pune

FAQ

Czech Republic visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Czech Republic visa fee for Indian citizens?

Short-term (Schengen) Visa (up to 90 days) – adult: 90 EURO / 9 800 INR; Short-term (Schengen) Visa – child from 6 and below 12: 45 EURO / 4 900 INR; Long-term Visa (except for the business purpose): 2 500 CZK / 11 100 INR. 3 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: Non-refundable VFS service charge of INR 2180/- paid at the time of booking an appointment (inclusive of SGST @9% and CGST @9%).

What documents are required for a Czech Republic visa from India?

Application form completely filled and duly signed by the applicant; Valid passport issued within the last 10 years, valid three months beyond scheduled return, with at least two empty pages; Copies of the current passport's biodata page, the last page of the passport (Indian passports) and entry/exit Schengen stamps from previous passports (if available); Cover letter signed by the applicant stipulating purpose of travel, duration, names and passport numbers of accompanying persons, transport and accommodation details; Marriage certificate if married and marital status not shown in passport; copy of ration card, if applicable; Two recent (not older than six months) high definition passport-size colour photos with white background, face covering at least 80% of the frame (ICAO). Plus 11 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 7 visa categories.

How long does Czech Republic visa processing take for Indians?

Short-term (Schengen) visa: Normally up to 15 calendar days after reaching the Embassy (not from VFS submission); may be extended up to 45 calendar days in individual cases; Applications at VFS centres other than Delhi: Forwarded to the Embassy within 2 working days of submission.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Czech Republic visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune.

What photo size is required for a Czech Republic visa?

Background: Light (white or off-white) background (VFS); white background per embassy checklist.

Is travel medical insurance required for a Czech Republic visa?

Yes. Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries, covering at least 30,000 EUR for all risks (accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc.) for the entire trip including arrival and departure dates. VFS publishes an approved Travel Medical Insurance companies list.

Which Czech Republic visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short Term Visa (For India), Short-Term (Schengen) Visa – purposes listed by the Embassy and Long Term Visa. 12 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

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