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 15, 2026.
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, residence permit and employee card applications (over 90 days) must be submitted personally at the Embassy after booking through its e-mail appointment system (study and seasonal work: registration windows; EU Blue Card, intra-company transfer and other purposes: newdelhi.longterm@mzv.gov.cz); employee cards are accepted only within the government's Economic Migration Programs. Family members of EU citizens may lodge a Schengen application directly at the Embassy by appointment booked via newdelhi.consulate@mzv.gov.cz.
Not available: India is on the EU list of countries whose nationals must hold a visa when crossing the Schengen external borders, so Indians need a Czech (Schengen) visa before travel; applicants legally residing in India apply at a VFS Global visa application centre.
eVisa / online visa
Not available: there is no Czech eVisa. Short-term (Schengen) applications must be submitted personally at a VFS Global centre upon prior appointment (the form can be filled online first), and long-term visa/residence permit applications personally at the Embassy in New Delhi; an EU-wide online visa platform will become mandatory only after a 7-year transition period.
Visa-free entry
Not available: India is on the EU visa-required list, so Indians need a Schengen visa to visit the Czech Republic (a valid Schengen visa issued by another Schengen state also covers stays there within 90 days in any 180-day period). Indians also 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 long-term 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 (MFA Czech Republic).
How to apply from India — step by step
1
Prepare your documents
Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
2
Book an appointment
Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below.
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
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.
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.
Long-term visa or long-term residence permit for study (Embassy, New Delhi)
2 500 CZK / 11 100 INR
The Embassy charges 2 500 CZK / 11 100 INR for a long-term visa (except for the business purpose) and for a residence permit. Embassy fee table; fees are updated every month according to the exchange rate (INR as published by the Embassy, checked October 2026); card payments are collected in CZK, cash in INR at the counter.
Long-term visa for seasonal employment (Embassy, New Delhi)
2 500 CZK / 11 100 INR
Long-term visa (except for the business purpose) rate. Embassy fee table; fees are updated every month according to the exchange rate (INR as published by the Embassy, checked October 2026); card payments are collected in CZK, cash in INR at the counter.
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
Employee card (work, Ministry of the Interior decision)
60 days from filing; 90 days in especially complicated cases or if the Ministry of the Interior asks the Employment Agency for a binding opinion
EU Blue Card / intra-company transfer card (work) and their family members
90 days from filing; the period stops running if the proceedings are interrupted
Long-term visa for seasonal work
60 days from filing
Long-term visa or long-term residence permit for study
60 days from filing (suspension of the proceedings prolongs it)
Other long-term visas
90 days from filing (120 days in particularly complicated cases)
Long-term residence permit for family reunification
270 days from filing
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
Long-term visas, residence permits and employee cards (Embassy, New Delhi, by appointment)
Long-term visa or long-term residence permit for study (incl. long-term visa for educational activities)
Employee card (only within the Economic Migration Programs)
EU Blue Card
Intra-company employee transfer card
Long-term visa for seasonal employment
Long-term visa or residence permit for family reunification
Long-term visa for business / participation in a legal entity (incl. Digital Nomad Program)
Long-term visa for sports, culture, medical treatment or training
Long-term residence permit for scientific research
Long stay
Czech Republic study and work visas for Indians
Multiple-entry Schengen visa for Indian applicants (EU rules of April 2024)
Other
Under Commission Implementing Decision C(2024) 2434 of 18 April 2024, addressed to the Czech Republic and the other Schengen states, Indian nationals living in India who have lawfully used previous visas qualify for a two-year multiple-entry visa; each stay is still limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Indian national residing in India, applying at a Schengen consulate in India (for the Czech Republic: through VFS Global, decided by the Embassy in New Delhi)
Meets the Schengen entry conditions (valid travel document, justified purpose and sufficient means, no SIS entry ban, no threat to public policy or security)
Has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years: multiple-entry visa valid for two years
If the passport expires sooner, the visa ends three months before the passport's expiry
Consulates may shorten the validity in individual cases and may still issue multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years in justified cases
Stays may not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
Long-term visa / long-term residence permit for study
Study
For Indians admitted to study in the Czech Republic. The application is lodged in person at the Embassy in New Delhi (not at VFS) after winning an appointment in the Embassy's e-mail registration for study applicants; the Ministry of the Interior decides and the Embassy issues the visa.
Appointment: e-mail registration to newdelhi.visa@mzv.gov.cz only on the announced dates (2026: 10 June, 1 July, 5 August, 2 September, 7 October for October-December), subject line = passport number only, with PDF scans of the passport data page and the confirmation of admission; slots are allocated by a randomised system and the Embassy replies within 7 days if a date is assigned
Annual cap for Indian study applications at the Embassy: 1,200 applications in 2026
Documents: application form, original passport, 1 photograph, proof of accommodation, document on the purpose of stay (confirmation of admission), proof of funds, parental consent for minors, Indian police clearance (issued by the Passport Office) and from any country lived in over 6 months in the last 3 years, and the fee
Proof of funds (Ministry of the Interior): 15 times the subsistence minimum plus twice the subsistence minimum for every whole month after the first; the subsistence minimum is CZK 3,130 a month, so one year of study (1 September to 31 August) needs CZK 115,810 and one semester CZK 78,250; applicants under 18 prove half
Foreign-language documents need an officially certified Czech translation (bank statements may be accepted without one); Indian public documents need an Apostille; documents may not be older than 180 days (except passport and photo)
Before the visa is affixed: proof of travel medical insurance meeting the Czech conditions
Student Mode programme: faster visa handling for students nominated by their Czech university; enrolment is decided only by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, not the Embassy
Work during studies: a foreigner staying in the Czech Republic for the purpose of studies can work without an additional permit (free access to the labour market); a residence permit holder can also travel within the Schengen area (Ministry of the Interior)
Employee card (work permit and residence in one, via Economic Migration Programs)
Work
The main work route for Indians: a dual card for a specific job taken from the central register of vacancies that can be filled by employee-card holders. Since October 2025 the Embassy in New Delhi accepts employee card applications only within one of the government's Economic Migration Programs; individual applicants cannot request an appointment, and the Embassy assigns dates to applicants included in a program.
Job vacancy listed in the central register of vacancies for employee-card holders; contract (or agreement on a future contract) with a monthly salary not lower than the basic monthly minimum wage and at least 15 working hours a week
Application only within an Economic Migration Program (Qualified Worker, Highly Qualified Worker, Key and Research Staff); annual quota at the New Delhi Embassy from 1 July 2025: 1,560 employee cards, of which 600 in the Qualified Worker Program and 960 in the Highly Qualified Worker or Key and Research Staff Programs; no applications outside the programs
Documents: passport, 1 photograph, proof of accommodation, the employment contract, the vacancy identification number, proof of qualifications where the job requires them (diploma; recognition for regulated occupations), Indian police clearance from the Passport Office, and the fee (5000 CZK / 22300 INR)
Foreign-language documents with officially certified Czech translation; Apostille on Indian public documents; documents not older than 180 days
Card validity: for the duration of the employment, at most 2 years, renewable
Decision within 60 days (90 days in especially complicated cases)
For Indians with a university degree or higher vocational education of at least 3 years who have a highly skilled job offer in the Czech Republic; no separate work permit is needed. Applications are lodged in person at the Embassy in New Delhi after booking via newdelhi.longterm@mzv.gov.cz (with the vacancy number from the EU Blue Card vacancy database).
Employment contract or pre-employment contract for a highly skilled job for at least six months, with a gross monthly or annual salary of at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary announced by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Proof of high qualification: completed university education or higher vocational education lasting at least 3 years; recognition may be requested; regulated professions need the recognition authority's opinion
Passport, 1 photograph, proof of accommodation, Indian police clearance (Passport Office), fee 5000 CZK / 22300 INR
Embassy cap for 2026: 250-300 EU Blue Card residence permit applications (and 200-250 intra-company transfer cards)
Before receiving the visa to collect the Blue Card: travel medical insurance until public health insurance starts
For Indians with seasonal work in the Czech Republic of more than 90 days. The proof of purpose is an employment permission from the Czech Labour Office; appointments are allocated through e-mail registration windows to newdelhi.seasonal@mzv.gov.cz.
Employment permission from the Labour Office (proof of purpose of stay)
Registration only on announced dates (2026: 4 June, 6 August, 7 October), one e-mail per applicant with passport scan and the permission; random allocation; the Embassy replies within 7 days if a date is assigned
Annual cap for Indian seasonal-employment applications at the Embassy: 120 in 2026
Long-term visa fee 2 500 CZK / 11 100 INR; decision within 60 days
Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.
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
Which office covers your state
Embassy of the Czech Republic, New Delhi – Visa and Consular Section (50-M Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel. +91 11 2415 5200; visa infoline +91 11 2415 5265, working days 14:00–15:00; Schengen visas newdelhi.shortterm@mzv.gov.cz; long-term visas newdelhi.longterm@mzv.gov.cz; consular matters newdelhi.consulate@mzv.gov.cz)
All of India (the Embassy has diplomatic and consular jurisdiction for India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka; there are also honorary consulates in Kolkata and Chandigarh)
The Embassy published its 2026 long-term appointment rules: e-mail registration windows with random allocation for Indian study and seasonal-employment applicants (2026 caps: 1,200 study and 120 seasonal applications) and booking via newdelhi.longterm@mzv.gov.cz, in order of receipt, for EU Blue Card, intra-company transfer and other long-term purposes.
The Embassy announced that employee card applications are accepted only within one of the Economic Migration Programs; e-mail appointment requests cannot be processed (exception: intra-company transfers).
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) started a phased roll-out at the external borders of 29 European countries: non-EU short-stay travellers, including Indian Schengen-visa holders, give passport data, a facial image and fingerprints at their first entry or exit.
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. 5 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; Employee card (work, Ministry of the Interior decision): 60 days from filing; 90 days in especially complicated cases or if the Ministry of the Interior asks the Employment Agency for a binding opinion.
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.
Can Indians get a Czech Republic visa on arrival or an eVisa?
Visa on arrival — Not available: India is on the EU list of countries whose nationals must hold a visa when crossing the Schengen external borders, so Indians need a Czech (Schengen) visa before travel; applicants legally residing in India apply at a VFS Global visa application centre. eVisa — Not available: there is no Czech eVisa. Short-term (Schengen) applications must be submitted personally at a VFS Global centre upon prior appointment (the form can be filled online first), and long-term visa/residence permit applications personally at the Embassy in New Delhi; an EU-wide online visa platform will become mandatory only after a 7-year transition period. Visa-free entry — Not available: India is on the EU visa-required list, so Indians need a Schengen visa to visit the Czech Republic (a valid Schengen visa issued by another Schengen state also covers stays there within 90 days in any 180-day period). Indians also 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 long-term 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 (MFA Czech Republic).
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, Long Term Visa and Long-term visas, residence permits and employee cards (Embassy, New Delhi, by appointment). 21 visa types are listed on this page.
